Asian shares are mixed as region watches for outcome from Trump's visits

Asian shares are mixed as region watches for outcome from Trump's visits 25 mins ago Asian shares are mixed, with Chinese markets gaining as investors watch to see what might come of a planned meeting between President Donald Trump and China's top leader. The benchmark Shanghai Composite index topped 4,000, it's highest level in a decade. Trump has suggested he expects to forge another trade agreement with Chinese President Xi Jinping when they meet on the sidelines of a Pacific Rim summit in South Korea later this week. That could alleviate trade tensions that have roiled world markets and disrupted business since Trump’s return to the White House. On Monday, U.S. stocks climbed to more records. The S&P 500 rose 1.2% and the Dow industrials added 0.7%. The Nasdaq composite jumped 1.9%.