Asian stock markets divided, Nikkei 225 gains 57 points

SYDNEY, NSW, Australia - Stocks in Asia were mixed Thursday as investors struggled for direction after reports of surging inflation in the U.S. and UK.

In Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 advanced 57.29 points or 0.21 percent to 27,875.91.

The Australian All Ordinaries gained 10.70 points or 0.15 percent to 7,082.50.

In New Zealand, the S&P/NZX 50 added 0.94 of a point or 0.01 percent to 11,658.94.

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