Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:05:55 GMT
Nikkei 225 index finishes 0.58% higher on Monday
Japan's Nikkei Stock Average climbed on positive news from Greece, but gains were limited by higher than expected contraction in Japanese 4th quarter GDP. Nikkei 225 index added 0.58% or 52.01 points and settled at 8,999.18. Shinsei Bank jumped 4.3% after Nikkei news reported the company may gain new spectrum. Export-reliant car makers advanced with Mazda, adding 1.4% and Mitsubishi