Australian stocks gained, while Japanese equities slipped and Hong Kong equity futures signaled declines. US futures rose after the S&P 500 notched up a sixth straight weekly increase, its longest winning streak this year following a slew of corporate results and signs the world’s largest economy remains robust.
Global Market Today: Asian stocks climb to record on tech, oil drops
Asian stocks hit a record high, fueled by a surge in technology shares and easing geopolitical tensions. South Korea’s SK Hynix reached a $1 trillion