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.
Japan’s Nikkei hits record high as chip-related shares jump
Japan’s Nikkei stock index reached a new record high today. Chip-related stocks drove the gains, overshadowing declines in financial and other sectors. This surge mirrors
May 27, 2026