Asian stocks mostly fall back despite latest earnings-driven rally on Wall Street

Shares mostly retreated in Asia on Wednesday after U.S. stocks hit all-time highs, lifted by expectations of fat corporate earnings.

Asian stocks mostly fall back despite latest earnings-driven rally on Wall Street

TL;DR

  • Asian shares mostly retreated.
  • U.S. stocks reached all-time highs.
  • Expectations of strong corporate earnings lifted U.S. stocks.
  • U.S. futures were little changed.
  • Oil prices advanced.