Overview: Asian shares recovered from opening losses to finish mostly higher, with the Shanghai Composite up nearly 2% and India tacking on 1% after the election was called, starting April 11. European markets, led by energy, communication, and materials sectors, are up about 0.5% through midday. The S&P 500, which closed lower every day last week, is looking a little firmer. Benchmark yields are slightly higher, with the US 10-year yield up nearly three basis points at 2.65%. The dollar is little changed but mostly softer against the major currencies, which makes the Norwegian krone's