Asian shares mostly rise amid market optimism about AI, despite Iran worries
Asian stock markets are mostly rising as investors show interest in technology and AI, despite ongoing concerns regarding the war in Iran.
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares mostly rose in early Thursday trading amid investor interest in technology-related issues, despite ongoing worries about the war in Iran. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 jumped 2.4% in morning trading to 68,355.81. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 lost 1.7% to 8,638.10. South Korea’s Kospi edged up 0.5% to 6,873.06. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng...
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