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Asian Shares Advance As Wall Street Hits New Records

A passerby moves past an electronic stock board showing Japan's Nikkei 225 index and stock prices outside a securities building Friday, Oct. 11, 2024 in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Shuji Kajiyama, File)

Asian shares saw gains on Tuesday following record highs on Wall Street, although Chinese markets experienced mixed results. U.S. futures showed a slight increase, while oil prices dropped over $2 per barrel.

In Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 index rose by 1.3% to 40,125.60, and the Kospi in Seoul increased by 0.2% to 2,627.92. The S&P/ASX 200 in Australia was up by 0.8% to 8,321.40.

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