Asian shares mixed after US rally despite rising virus fears


TOKYO (AP): Asian shares were mixed Wednesday (June 24) following another rally on Wall Street, tempered by fears over surging coronavirus cases in various parts of the world.

Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 was little changed, inching down less than 0.1% to finish at 22,534.32. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 picked up 0.2% to 5,965.70. South Korea's Kospi added 1.4% to 2,161.51. Hong Kong's Hang Seng slipped 0.2% to 24,855.87, while the Shanghai Composite added 0.3% to 2,979.55.

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