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Asian Stocks Advance as South Korea Hits Record High on AI Chip Rally, Japan Pauses Near Peak

Most Asian stock markets edged higher on Thursday, led by a sharp rally in South Korea where shares surged to record highs on strong gains in chipmakers. Japanese equities, meanwhile, traded flat after touching a fresh all-time peak above the 58,000 mark, as optimism surrounding the so-called “Takaichi trade” began …

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Asian Stocks Advance as South Korea Hits Record High on AI Chip Rally, Japan Pauses Near Peak

Most Asian stock markets edged higher on Thursday, led by a sharp rally in South Korea where shares surged to record highs on strong gains in chipmakers. Japanese equities, meanwhile, traded flat after touching a fresh all-time peak above the 58,000 mark, as optimism surrounding the so-called “Takaichi trade” began …

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Asian Markets Rise Ahead of Fed Decision and “Magnificent Seven” Earnings

Asian stock markets advanced on Tuesday, tracking modest overnight gains on Wall Street as investors positioned for a pivotal week marked by major U.S. technology earnings and a closely watched Federal Reserve meeting. U.S. equity benchmarks ended slightly higher in the previous session, while futures linked to the Nasdaq extended …

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Asian Stocks Edge Higher as Investors Await U.S. Jobs Data; Japan Outperforms

Most Asian stock markets posted modest gains on Friday, tracking a mixed close on Wall Street overnight as investors remained cautious ahead of key U.S. labor market data that could influence expectations for future Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. U.S. equities ended Thursday’s session with little overall direction. Technology shares …

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Asian Chip Stocks Rise as Nvidia Unveils New AI Platform at CES 2026

Asian semiconductor shares advanced on Tuesday after Nvidia unveiled its latest artificial-intelligence processor platform at the CES 2026 trade show in Las Vegas, boosting optimism that sustained demand for advanced chips will support global technology growth. Nvidia showcased its new Vera Rubin AI computing platform, which integrates next-generation GPUs and …

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Asian Markets End 2025 on a High Note Despite Holiday Closures and Trade Volatility

Most Asian stock markets were closed on Wednesday, the final trading day of 2025, but the region remained on track to finish the year with strong gains, led by technology and semiconductor shares amid accelerating demand for artificial intelligence, despite periodic volatility tied to U.S. trade policy. With major markets …

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Asian Stocks Trade Mixed in Quiet Session as Tech Weakness on Wall Street Weighs

Most Asian stock markets hovered near the flatline on Tuesday, mirroring overnight softness on Wall Street after renewed selling in heavyweight technology stocks, while thin year-end liquidity and upcoming New Year holidays kept trading activity subdued across the region. U.S. index futures were broadly steady during Asian hours, offering little …

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