 The Dow gained 162 points Tuesday. The S&P 500 closed above 5,500 for the first time. Jeff Claybaugh, WTOP News. Asian stocks this second midnight hour check mainly higher with the exception of the Shanghai down 12 this morning. The Nikkei is up by 405 points. The Kospi is up almost 12. The Hang Seng is up 210. Good morning. Glad you're with us this morning on WTOP. Welcome in. Time now is 1242.