Nikkei 225 index recovers on Tuesday

Japan's Nikkei Stock Average recovered on Tuesday though gains were limited by persisting uncertainty over Europe. Nikkei 225 index climbed 0.69% or 62.51 point and settled at 9,181.65. Toshiba Corp added 2.9% before its earnings report. Honda Motor gained 2.2% after Credit Suisse raised the stocks to outperform and lifted its price target. Toyota  Motor surged 1.1% on news it expects profit to climb to a 5-year high and outperform General Motors revenue this year.