Japan key stock index rebounds over semiconductor gains

TOKYO, March 10 (Xinhua) -- Japan's key stock index rebounded on Monday as buying interest in semiconductor stocks, which had recently seen notable declines, helped lift the market.

The benchmark Nikkei stock index, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average, closed at 37,028.27, up 141.10 points, or 0.38 percent from the previous trading day.

After plunging more than 800 points to hit a six-month low last Friday