AP Top News·5d ago
Asian shares rose on Thursday, driven by gains in the technology sector, particularly in Japan and South Korea, following positive earnings reports from U.S. companies like Qualcomm and Micron Technology. Meanwhile, oil prices decreased by over $1, nearing levels seen before the onset of the war with Iran. Qualcomm's stock experienced a 12% increase in after-hours trading after announcing a raise in its earnings forecast.