Hong Kong, Feb 25, 2026 (AFP) - Tech firms lead Asian markets rally as Seoul, Tokyo hit records

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2026-02-25

Stock markets in Seoul and Tokyo surged to record highs as tech firms led an Asia-wide rally Wednesday following a rebound in their counterparts on Wall Street. Investors built on a broadly healthy week in the region as they piled onto the artificial intelligence bandwagon amid a shift from New York, where there is growing concern about elevated valuations as well as US political and economic uncertainty. They are also keeping an eye on President......

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