2013.03.2701:19:05UTC+00Japanese stocks stretch out minor gains

Japanese stocks reached a minor wins on Wednesday trading action, with the Nikkei Stock Average climbing 0.3% to 12,502.10 in the opening trading. U.S. stocks closed out strong on Tuesday after some mostly positive data on the the U.S. economy. In the middle of positive environment over the health of a key market, Japanese exporters were on the advantage Wednesday, with Nissan Motor Co. advancing 0.8%, Mitsubishi Motors Corp. ascending 0.6%, and Sony Corp. emerging 1.1%. Still, Konami Corp. drop 1.5% elsewhere in the gaming industry, while Sharp Corp. stepped back 2.4%. after a deadline to finalize a fresh funding deal with Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. passed.