The MSCI Asia Pacific Index rose 0.6%, as benchmarks in Australia, Japan and South Korea advanced. The Kospi Index rose 2.6%, with SK Hynix Inc.’s stock climbing after the company reported operating profit that beat estimates. The chipmaker is planning a total of 100 trillion won ($75.4 billion) in shareholder returns for 2026.
The MSCI Asia Pacific Index rose 0.6%, as benchmarks in Australia, Japan and South Korea advanced. The Kospi Index rose 2.6%, with SK Hynix Inc.’s stock climbing after the company reported operating profit that beat estimates. The chipmaker is planning a total of 100 trillion won ($75.4 billion) in shareholder returns for 2026.
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