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Asian stocks rose as renewed optimism about the AI trade helped lift markets, according to the Associated Press figures carried by The Economic Times. The MSCI Asia Pacific Index gained 0.6%, while South Korea’s Kospi rose 2.6%.
Why it mattersSK Hynix shares climbed after the company reported operating profit above estimates. The chipmaker also plans 100 trillion won in shareholder returns for 2026, about US$75.4 billion. A brisk market snapshot, rather than proof that every AI bet is paying off.
Discuss: Are these rallies a sign of durable confidence in AI spending, or just investors chasing the latest trade?
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