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SoftBank jumps 10% as Asia tech stocks track Wall Street AI rally

Asian technology stocks rallied on Wednesday after Wall Street's record-setting session fueled optimism around artificial intelligence and growth stocks.

  • SoftBank shares jump over 10% as Asia tech stocks rally
  • Tokyo Electron rises 3.64%, Advantest gains 7%
  • Samsung Electronics surges more than 4% amid AI optimism

SoftBank jumps 10% as Asia tech stocks track Wall Street AI rally

Asian technology stocks rallied on Wednesday after Wall Street's record-setting session fueled optimism around artificial intelligence and growth stocks.

  • SoftBank Group shares rose more than 10% on Wednesday
  • Asian tech stocks followed Wall Street's AI rally gains
  • Tokyo Electron, Advantest, and Kioxia also increased

Reports of blasts in Dubai

Reports of blasts in Dubai Multiple explosions were reported in the industrial area of Jebel Ali in Dubai, UAE. Footage shared online shows plumes of smoke rising over the area.

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