Hong Kong, July 23, 2026 (AFP) - Tech bounce lifts Asia stocks, oil extends gains on US-Iran fears

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2026-07-23

Tech firms enjoyed a much-needed bounce on Thursday, helping most Asian stock markets higher amid renewed hopes for the AI boom. Oil prices climbed, however, after the United States and Iran ratcheted up Middle East tensions. Investors' appetite for all things artificial intelligence has been tested in recent months on concern about elevated valuations and as they question when the trillions pumped into the sector will see returns. That has hamme......

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