Stock market today: Japan’s Nikkei 225 index logs record close, as markets track rally on Wall St
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mostly higher Tuesday, with Tokyo’s benchmark hitting another record, after Wall Street benchmarks reached more milestones. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 jumped 2.0% to finish at a record high 41,580.17. It briefly topped previous intraday trading highs. Technology-related shares led gains, with computer chip maker Tokyo Electron surging 3.8% and