Asian shares rise as Wall Street gains for 3rd straight day

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares rose Wednesday after Wall Street extended its gains for a third straight day, driven by optimism over economies reopening from shutdowns to stem the coronavirus pandemic. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 gained 1.3% to finish at 22,613.76. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 rose 1.8% to 5,941.60. South Korea’s Kospi surged 2.7% to 2,143.45. […]