Nikkei edges up 0.2 pct, Softbank, bank shares bought

------------------ NIKKEI 225 IN PERSPECTIVE-------------------

Move on day +0.21 percent

Year high 18300.39

Year low 15262.10

Change on yr -4.59 percent

All time high 38915.87 29 DEC 1989

All time low 85.25 06 JUL 1950