Hong Kong, Aug 4, 2026 (AFP) - Stocks mixed as Seoul stabilises, oil prices rise with eyes on Mideast

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2026-08-04

Stocks stabilised in Asia on Tuesday after last week's tech-led rollercoaster ride as investors tracked a record day on Wall Street, while oil prices edged up after their recent plunge with Donald Trump and Iran giving conflicting views on peace talks. South Korea's Kospi swung between gains and losses, with chip giants SK hynix and Samsung -- which have been the poster boys of a month-long AI-themed rout -- centre of attention again. The gains f......

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