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Asia stocks ride tech wave higher, oil slips again

Asia stocks ride tech wave higher, oil slips again

By Wayne Cole SYDNEY, Sept 23 (Reuters) - Asian shares were aiming for a sixth session of gains on Wednesday as consumer hunger for AI apps continued to buoy tech stocks, while oil prices fell further on reports of increased supply out of the Middle East.

Asia stocks ride tech wave higher, oil stays subdued

Asia stocks ride tech wave higher, oil stays subdued

By Wayne Cole SYDNEY, Sept 23 (Reuters) - Asian shares were aiming for a sixth session of gains on Wednesday as signs of consumer demand for AI apps continued to buoy tech stocks, while oil prices faltered on reports of increased supply out of the Middle East.

Tech rally boosts Asian stocks, dollar firms on rate-hike wagers

Tech rally boosts Asian stocks, dollar firms on rate-hike wagers

By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE, Sept 22 (Reuters) - Technology stocks powered Asian markets higher on Tuesday as lower oil prices lifted sentiment and investors pinned their hopes on US-Iran talks, while the dollar stood tall on bets that more hikes are needed to rein in inflation.

Morning Bid: A$ gets a bit part as AI steals the show

Morning Bid: A$ gets a bit part as AI steals the show

Sept 23 (Reuters) - A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole. So far, it's been the kind of day where the Australian dollar reaching parity on its Canadian cousin for the first time in more than eight years is the most eye catching event in markets.

Stocks rise on AI optimism; lower oil helps bonds

Stocks rise on AI optimism; lower oil helps bonds

By Amanda Cooper LONDON, Sept 21 (Reuters) - Global stocks rose on Monday, recovering some poise, as evidence of booming AI demand lifted tech shares and oil retreated on reports that more supply was leaving the Gulf than previously thought despite the ongoing conflict.

US futures climb as oil prices drop and investors await expected Trump-Xi meeting

US futures climb as oil prices drop and investors await expected Trump-Xi meeting

U.S. futures are climbing as oil prices decline and investors await an expected meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping this week in Washington, which could cover trade, artificial intelligence and geopolitics

Stock markets climb worldwide after oil prices and bond yields give back some of last week's jumps

Stock markets climb worldwide after oil prices and bond yields give back some of last week's jumps

U.S. stocks are climbing with markets worldwide after oil prices and yields in the bond market gave back some of their jumps from last week

Nasdaq hits intraday record high on Alphabet boost, Mideast negotiation hopes

Nasdaq hits intraday record high on Alphabet boost, Mideast negotiation hopes

By Johann M Cherian and Tharuniyaa Lakshmi Sept 22 (Reuters) - The tech-heavy Nasdaq hit an intraday record high for the first time since early June on Tuesday, underpinned by strong gains in Gemini-parent Alphabet, while optimism over potential U.S.-Iran talks boosted broader market sentiment.

Tech leads shares higher in Asia as oil slips

Tech leads shares higher in Asia as oil slips

By Wayne Cole SYDNEY, Sept 21 (Reuters) - Share markets edged higher in Asia on Monday as AI's insatiable demand for data buoyed chipmakers, and oil eased on reports more oil was finding its way out of the Middle East than previously thought despite the ongoing conflict in the Gulf.

Tech lifts share markets in Asia as oil slips

Tech lifts share markets in Asia as oil slips

By Wayne Cole SYDNEY, Sept 21 (Reuters) - Share markets rose in Asia on Monday as AI's insatiable demand for data buoyed chipmakers, and oil eased on reports more supply was finding its way out of the Gulf than previously thought despite the ongoing conflict.

Stocks advance after Bessent says talks with China were successful before Trump-Xi meeting

Stocks advance after Bessent says talks with China were successful before Trump-Xi meeting

Asian shares are mostly advancing as investors monitor updates ahead of the expected meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping this week in Washington

Tech leads shares higher in Asia, oil eases

Tech leads shares higher in Asia, oil eases

By Wayne Cole SYDNEY, Sept 21 (Reuters) - Share markets edged higher in Asia on Monday as AI's insatiable demand for data buoyed chipmakers, and oil eased as hopes Saudi Arabia could boost supplies offset news of a Houthi attack on Riyadh.