Nikkei may edge higher, but gains to be limited

TOKYO, June 9 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei stock average may edge higher on Tuesday, a day after hitting an eight-month high, with exporters such as Canon Inc strong as the yen remains weak against the dollar.

But gains were expected to be limited, with investors moving to take profits as the benchmark approaches the psychologically important 10,000 level.

"There's a slight sense that the Nikkei may be overheated after recent gains, and this will keep rises capped," said ...