Nikkei surges 4% as robust AI, chip earnings ease profitability concerns

The Nikkei stock index surged over 4% driven by strong earnings from AI- and chip-related companies in Japan and the US, easing concerns over profitability from large AI investments. The rally was supported by robust performances from major companies like Microsoft and Tokyo Electron, despite some volatility and profit-taking.

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