Japan’s Stocks Rise

Tokyo stocks rose Monday morning after the Bank of Japan's Tankan survey showed a better-than-expected improvement in sentiment among major manufacturers. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average gained 104.32 points, or 0.26 percent, to 39,687.40. The broader Topix index was up 13.71 points, or 0.49 percent, at 2,823.34. Source: Qatar News Agency