Equities markets in Tokyo rose on Monday despite the fact that some heavy industry firms saw losses after news that they were suspected of engaging in bid-rigging in relation to bridge construction projects.

The positive movement of the markets came on news of a better-than-expected earnings report form Mizuho Financial Group, Japan’s biggest bank when ranked by assets. Friday’s good performance by Nasdaq in New York also helped.

The automotive sector saw gains, with Toyota rising 0.8 percent to close at ¥3,920 and Isuzu gaining 1.2 percent to sit at ¥257. Isuzu’s positive result came after its announcement on Friday that it would increase its involvement in Chinese light truck manufacturer Qingling Motors.

Shares in Mizuho were up 1.4 percent to ¥499,000. Technology stocks followed Friday’s New York results and advanced in Tokyo, where Sony was up 2.2 percent to ¥4,120, while Canon closed at ¥5,790, 0.7 percent higher.

The Nikkei 225 was up 1.1 percent to close at 11,158.65, and the Topix index advanced 0.7 percent to 1,137.69.