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Rebound in tech shares pushes Asian shares higher, while oil prices fall (opens original article in a new tab)

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Asian shares rose on tech gains, while oil prices fell as U.S. and Iran negotiations continued.

  • Tech shares in Japan and South Korea surged due to strong earnings from U.S. chipmakers like Qualcomm and Micron Technology.
  • Oil prices fell more than $1, nearing pre-Iran war levels, with Brent crude dropping 3.8% to $73.87 a barrel.
  • Asian stock indices saw mixed results, with Tokyo's Nikkei 225 rising 4.1% and Hong Kong's Hang Seng falling 1.4%.

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