Asian Tech Stocks Surge Following U.S. Market Rally
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SoftBank Group, SK Hynix, Samsung Electronics
Asia
August 5, 2026
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Asian technology stocks rose significantly on Wednesday following a record-breaking rally on Wall Street. SoftBank Group, SK Hynix, and other major chipmakers saw substantial gains. Optimism regarding the potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz contributed to easing energy supply concerns.
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