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Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 25Asian Stocks Rally as Micron’s 15% Jump Lifts Nasdaq 100 Futures 1.6%
3 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 25Summary
- South Korea’s Kospi jumped more than 5% and the MSCI Asia Pacific Index gained 1.1% after Micron’s outlook revived appetite for AI-linked equities.
- Nasdaq 100 futures rose 1.6% and S&P 500 futures added 0.4% as Micron forecast quarterly sales far above Wall Street estimates.
- Micron shares surged about 15% after the close, with the memory-chip maker’s blowout guidance signaling the AI-driven growth cycle remains intact.
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