Asian shares mostly lower, Japan gains on upbeat data

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s benchmark advanced but other Asian shares fell Wednesday amid uncertainty over the coronavirus outbreak, which continues to claim more lives around the world. Japan’s Nikkei 225 jumped 2.1% to finish at 19,353.24. Stronger than expected machinery orders helped lift sentiment. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 shed nearly 0.9% to 5,206.90, while South Korea’s […]