South Korea's Kospi, Japan's Topix hit record highs as investors shrug off Iran tensions

South Korea's Kospi, Japan's Topix hit record highs as investors shrug off Iran tensions

A screen displays share prices inside the Kabuto One building in Tokyo, Japan, on Monday, April 13, 2026. Oil surged and stocks fell after President Donald Trump ordered a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions with Iran following the collapse of weekend peace talks. Photographer: Kiyoshi Ota/Bloomberg via Getty Images Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty…

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SoftBank shares surge over 16% as Japan tech stock-fueled rally lifts Nikkei 225 to record highs

SoftBank shares surge over 16% as Japan tech stock-fueled rally lifts Nikkei 225 to record highs

CANADA – 2025/08/07: In this photo illustration, the SoftBank Group (Soft Bank) logo is seen displayed on a smartphone screen. (Photo Illustration by Thomas Fuller/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images Shares in Japanese tech-focused investment giant SoftBank Group soared 16.5% Thursday, amid a broader tech-fueled rally that saw Japan’s…

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