Japan Nikkei gains 0.65%

At closing bell, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average rose 190.06 points, or 0.65%, to 29,215.52. The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange advanced 7.34 points, or ... ( read original story ...)

Nikkei rises on tech boost amid earnings caution

Japan's Nikkei rose on Tuesday, led by heavyweight technology stocks on the back of Nasdaq's overnight gains even as concerns prevailed ahead of the domestic earnings season starting next week. ( read original story ...)