Tokyo shares open higher on Japan GDP data

Tokyo shares opened higher Monday on Japan's July-September gross domestic product (GDP) data.

As of 9:15 a.m., the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average rose 149.95 points, or 0.86 percent, from Friday to 17,524.74.

The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange rose 12.62 points, or 0.92 percent, to 1,390.90.

Gainers were led by marine transportation, mining, iron and steel issues. Endit