Stocks posted modest gains in Asia as the year-end rally extended, while gold and silver advanced to records. Trading was thin as a number of the region’s markets remained shut for holidays.

Asian stocks extended their year-end rally in thin trading, with several regional markets closed, while gold and silver advanced to records.

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