AI Chipmakers Drive Asian Stocks to Record Highs

Asian stocks reached record levels driven by strong performance from AI chipmakers in South Korea and Taiwan. The MSCI Asia Pacific Index rose as investor concerns over the Iran conflict eased, with tech-heavy benchmarks surging more than 4.5%. This follows a broader global market rally led by U.S. tech companies.

By Bernadette Toh May 4, 2026 6 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

AI Chipmakers Drive Asian Stocks to Record Highs

Topics: AI Asia stock markets MSCI Asia Pacific Index semiconductors

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