Asian shares rise after Wall St rally, strong housing data

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares rose Tuesday, cheered by a rally on Wally Street reflecting some optimism over stronger than expected economic data, despite widening coronavirus outbreaks. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 gained 1.3% to finish at 22,288.14. South Korea’s Kospi gained 1.2% to 2,117.58, while Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 rose 1.4% to 5,897.90. Hong Kong’s Hang […]