Stocks edge higher after mixed economic news (AP)

Businessmen are reflected in the electric stock board of a securities firm in Tokyo Monday, March 1, 2010. Asian stock markets advanced Monday, with Hong Kong's index up nearly 2 percent, after China said manufacturing continued to grow last month albeit at a slower pace.  Nikkei 225 stock average ended at  10,172.06, up 46.03 points.  (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara)AP - The stock market eked out a gain Friday as investors took downbeat economic news in stride.


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