Asia-Pacific markets were set to open mostly higher on Tuesday, tracking gains on Wall Street after the S&P 500

closed at a record high.

The broad market index gained 0.41% to finish at 6,978.60, supported by gains in Apple

and Microsoft

Asian markets appeared poised to extend Tuesday’s gains, with Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 climbing 0.38% and on pace for a fourth straight winning session.