Stock market today: Asian shares rise after Wall Street rally, and China promises a briefing
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares mostly rose Thursday, as market optimism got a perk from the record highs set on Wall Street. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 edged up 0.4% in morning trading to 39,439.50. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.6% to 8,239.10. South Korea’s Kospi added 0.3% to 2,601.66.