Hong Kong, Aug 4, 2026 (AFP) - Most stock markets gain, while oil prices edge up after latest plunge

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2026-08-04

Stocks mostly rose 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 ended an up-and-down day with gains as chip giants SK hynix and Samsung -- which have been the poster boys of a month-long AI-themed rout -- ticked higher. The gains followed a positive d......

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