The S&P 500 and Nasdaq composite indices climbed to new record levels, supported by gains in artificial intelligence stocks and robust corporate results.
Investors focused on strong first-quarter earnings from technology companies, which helped offset declines across other sectors. Shares of Nvidia and Sandisk contributed to the advance amid broader optimism about AI developments.
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Seoul's benchmark Kospi index briefly topped 6,700 points on Tuesday, hitting a new intraday record driven by large-cap tech shares. The gain came ahead of first-quarter earnings from US big tech firms such as Alphabet and Meta. As of 9:15 a.m., the Kospi stood at 6,656.05, up 41.02 points or 0.62 percent.
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record highs on Friday, driven by strong corporate earnings and declining crude oil prices. The indices notched their longest weekly gain streak since October 2024 amid an earnings-heavy week.
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Japan's Nikkei share average rose 0.76% to 57,256.55 on Tuesday as trading resumed after a holiday, lifted by gains in AI-related stocks on speculation of a Nvidia-OpenAI deal. Bank shares fell amid concerns over a U.S. firm's asset sales. The broader Topix index edged up 0.1%.
Indian IT stocks experienced a brief rebound on Wednesday, halting a five-day losing streak. Analysts, however, caution that this uptick may not last, with persistent bearish sentiments in derivatives. The sector has been under pressure in February amid growing concerns over AI's impact on revenues.
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South Korean shares opened nearly 3 percent higher on Wednesday, driven by sharp gains in blue-chip tech stocks despite Middle East uncertainties. The benchmark KOSPI jumped 162.04 points, or 2.87 percent, to 5,802.52 in the first 15 minutes of trading. Semiconductor firms led the rally following Nvidia's annual tech conference.
U.S. stocks have risen for six straight weeks, led by technology shares and semiconductors.
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Despite a hot domestic market, South Korean investors have increased purchases on Hong Kong and mainland exchanges this year. Data shows they bought US$507 million in Hong Kong-listed shares and US$154 million in mainland-listed shares, focusing heavily on AI and semiconductor names.