• Asia Pacific stocks close

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3 April 2014

Asia Pacific stocks close

Most Asian shares climbed after data showed U.S. companies added workers. Railway stocks surged in Hong Kong as China outlined economic stimulus plans.

Nikkei 225 15,071.88 +125.56 +0.84%

S&P/ASX 200 5,409.9 +6.60 +0.12%

Shanghai Composite 2,044.19 -14.80 -0.72%

Samsung Electronics Co., South Korea’s biggest exporter of consumer electronics, rose 2.4 percent, contributing the most to the regional equity gauge’s advance.

China Railway Construction Corp. jumped 7.2 percent in Hong Kong after the government said it plans more than 6,600 kilometers (4,100 miles) of new rail lines this year.

Prada SpA sank 6.8 percent in Hong Kong after the Italian handbag maker forecast slower luxury sales growth.

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