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Asian shares surged and oil prices fell as hopes for a Mideast deal and strong corporate earnings boosted markets. Tech stocks, particularly AI-related companies, led gains in Tokyo, Seoul, and Taiwan, while benchmarks in Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Australia also rose.

Asian stock markets surged and oil prices fell due to hopes for a Middle East deal and strong corporate earnings. Tech and semiconductor stocks led gains in Tokyo, Seoul, and Taiwan, while Brent crude dropped on progress toward reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

Asian shares surged and oil prices fell due to hopes for a Middle East deal and strong corporate earnings. Tech and semiconductor stocks, including Kioxia, Advantest, SK Hynix, Samsung, and TSMC, led market gains as investors anticipated progress in reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

Advantest Corp.’s shares may face selling pressure from passive funds due to a potential reduction in its weighting in the Nikkei 225 Stock Average during the next review. The company’s stock has risen 18%, but the weighting change could trigger market adjustments.

Asian shares mostly gained, with South Korea's Kospi and Japan's Nikkei 225 rising after recent declines from AI stock sell-offs. Major chipmakers like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix saw significant gains, while oil prices fell amid U.S.-Iran tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.

Asian shares mostly rose, with South Korea's Kospi and Japan's Nikkei 225 rebounding after declines linked to AI stock sell-offs. South Korean and Japanese tech firms like Samsung Electronics and Kioxia Holdings saw significant gains, while oil prices dipped amid U.S.-Iran tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.

Asian shares fell sharply, with Tokyo's Nikkei 225 dropping 4% as AI-related stocks, including TSMC and Tokyo Electron, declined due to concerns over overvaluation and unsustainable demand. Oil prices rose amid Middle East tensions, while U.S. stocks like Nvidia and Micron Technology also fell.

Asian shares dropped sharply as traders sold stocks to lock in profits following recent gains in AI-related investments. Key indices like Japan's Nikkei 225 and South Korea's KOSPI fell over 4% and 6.8% respectively, with tech companies such as Samsung and SK Hynix experiencing significant declines.

Asian shares rose sharply, led by tech-driven gains in Japan and South Korea as chipmakers surged following positive earnings reports from Qualcomm and Micron Technology. Oil prices fell over $1 amid negotiations to end the U.S.-Iran war.

Tech shares in Japan and South Korea drove Asian markets higher as Qualcomm and Micron Technology reported strong earnings, while oil prices fell amid U.S.-Iran war negotiations. The Nikkei 225 and Kospi indices surged, with gains in chipmakers like Tokyo Electron and SK Hynix. U.S. crude and Brent prices dropped over 3%.

Tech shares in Asia surged, led by gains in Japanese and South Korean chipmakers following strong earnings from U.S. companies like Qualcomm and Micron Technology. Oil prices fell as U.S.-Iran negotiations progressed, while Asian stock indices like the Nikkei 225 and Kospi hit record highs.

Early Wall Street trading was mixed as U.S.-Iran tensions pushed oil prices higher, while Japan's Nikkei 225 index reached a record 68,402.13. Macy's and GameStop saw significant stock gains due to strong earnings and buyback announcements. Oil prices rose 10% this week amid strained ceasefire efforts, with U.S. and Brent crude hitting $95.22 and $98.22 per barrel, respectively.

World shares were mixed as Japan's Nikkei 225 hit a record high of 68,402.13, driven by gains in AI-linked technology stocks. European indices opened lower, while U.S. markets closed at all-time highs despite early declines. Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Marvell Technology saw significant stock surges due to AI demand.

Japan’s Nikkei 225 index topped 68,000 for the first time, driven by global tech and AI-related stock gains, while U.S. indices like the S&P 500, Dow, and Nasdaq hit all-time highs. The dollar briefly exceeded 160 yen, and companies like Tokyo Electron and Advantest saw significant share price increases.

Japan's Nikkei 225 index surpassed 68,000 for the first time, driven by AI-related tech stocks like Tokyo Electron and Advantest. U.S. markets, including the S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq, hit record highs as AI-driven companies such as Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Marvell Technology, and Nvidia saw significant gains.

World shares rose in Europe and Asia, driven by Wall Street's record gains and optimism in the AI sector, while oil prices declined. Tech-related stocks like Micron Technology and Samsung Electronics led market gains, though some Asian indices like Hong Kong's Hang Seng fell.