Japan Stocks Nudge Higher After Down Week

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese stocks rose modestly Monday after trading in a narrow band throughout the day as investors remained cautious about whether the economy is headed toward a recovery.

The benchmark Nikkei 225 index edged up 40.01 points, or 0.4 percent, to 9,826.27. The broader Topix index gained 3.51 points, or 0.3 percent, to 922.48.

Monday's advance came after the Nikkei dropped 3.4 percent last week, ending a strong run since March that led to fresh yearly highs earlier this month. ...