Japanese stocks surged Monday, nearing a historic peak, fueled by booming AI sector enthusiasm that overshadowed Middle East tensions. Major US indices hitting records and strong corporate earnings also bolstered investor confidence. Tech giants like SoftBank and Lasertec saw significant gains, while Sumitomo Pharma and Tokyo Gas experienced declines amid market fluctuations.
Originally published by The Economic Times https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets