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Stock Market Live Updates: Tech-driven optimism sparks positive momentum in Asian markets
Sensex, Nifty updates on 19 January 2024: On Friday, Asian stocks surged, buoyed by a Wall Street rally propelled by strong performances in the tech sector. In Japan, the Nikkei 225 climbed 1.56%, reaching 36,018.35, and the broader TOPIX gained 0.66%, closing at 2,508.61. South Korea’s KOSPI strengthened by 1.14%, reaching 2,467.96, while Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 index rose 0.9% to 7,412.60. Earlier on Thursday, U.S. stocks experienced robust gains, driven by AI optimism and notable performances from chipmakers like Nvidia. The S&P 500 approached record highs, closing at 4,780.94 (up 0.88%), the Nasdaq surged 1.35% to 15,055.65, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.54% to 37,468.61 points.