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Tokyo stocks were higher Monday morning, as buying of tech issues following rises in their U.S. counterparts late last week offset selling amid caution ahead of earnings from major Japanese companies. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average rose 129.20 points, or 0.33 percent, from Friday to 39,110.95. The broader Topix index was up 1.01 points, or 0.04 percent, at 2,689.99. The U.S. dollar fell slightly to the lower 149 yen range in Tokyo, as the currency was sold on profit-taking following its appreciation last week. At noon, the dollar fetched 149.20-21 yen compared with 149.48-58 yen in New Yor…

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