Nikkei set to gain on Wall St in cautious trade

TOKYO, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average is likely to rise on Monday after a gain on Wall Street, but trade may become cautious, with eyes on a series of events later in the week such as the Bank of Japan's two-day policy meeting.

Investors may focus on Japan's three major shipping firms including Nippon Yusen KK . A newspaper said on Sunday the firms are likely see double-digit falls in profits for the current business year ending in March, hit by sluggish global ...