Asian shares are mostly higher after US stocks hit records again following a brief stumbleMANILA, Philippines -- MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Asian shares were mostly higher on Thursday after US stocks hit records again following a brief stumble. Markets in mainland China gained more than 1% as they reopened following a weeklong holiday, while U.S. futures declined. Oil prices fell back after Israel and Hamas agreed Wednesday to pause fighting in Gaza so that the remaining hostages there can be freed in the c ...