World markets are mixed and Japan’s shares dip after election leaves Ishiba’s future in doubt

BANGKOK (AP) — World shares were mixed on Tuesday after U.S. stock indexes inched to more records at the start of a week of profit updates from big U.S. companies.

Germany’s DAX lost 0.5% to 24,186.14 and the CAC 40 in Paris gave up 0.4% to 7,768.46. Britain’s FTSE 100 edged 0.1% lower, to 9,009.34.

The futures for the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average were virtually unchanged.

In Asian trading, Japan’s benchmark surged and then fell back as it reopened from...