Stock market today: Asian shares rise after Wall Street rally, and China promises a briefing
TOKYO -- Asian shares mostly rose Thursday, as market optimism got a perk from the record highs set on Wall Street. Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 edged up 0.3% in afternoon trading to 39,390.33. Australia's S & P/ASX 200 rose 0.4% to 8,223.00. South Korea's Kospi added 0.5% to 2,607.45.