Nikkei closes marginally higher on buybacks after six-session losing streak

TOKYO, Sept. 10 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks closed marginally higher Monday as investors sought out issues oversold after the Nikkei's six-session straight losing streak.

The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average edged up 66.03 points, or 0.3 percent, from Friday to close the day at 22,373.09.

The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, meanwhile, inched 3.3 points, or 0.2 percent, higher at 1,687.61.

Insurance, mining, and marine transportation-oriented issues comprised those that gained the most by the close of play. Enditem