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Asian shares gain with most markets closed for May Day, while oil holds steady at $111 a barrel

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Shares gained in Asia on Friday, though many markets in the region were closed for May Day holidays.

Brent crude’s price held steady at $111.66 per barrel while U.S. benchmark crude oil added 46 cents to $105.53 a barrel.

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