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Asian shares gain as most regional markets stay closed for Lunar New Year holidays

Shares in Asia are higher, with Japan’s benchmark gaining more than 1% after a quiet finish for U.S. stocks. Most markets in Asia stayed closed for Lunar New Year holidays. U.S. futures were flat and oil prices edged higher. On Tuesday, the S&P 500 rose 0.1% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average a…