Stocks in Asia break higher, Nikkei 225 climbs 380 points

SYDNEY, NSW, Australia - Stocks in Asia were sharply higher on Tuesday, following major rises on Wall Street overnight.

In Japan, the Nikkei 225 gained 380.35 points or 1.42 percent to 27,156.14.

The Australian All Ordinaries climbed 121.90 points or 1.78 percent to 6,976.20.

In New Zealand, the S&P/NZX 50 rose 61.42 points or 0.57 percent to 10,847.34.

South Korea's Kospi Composite advanced 27.