Asia stocks mixed as tech rally cools after Wall Street losses; KOSPI hits record high

We begin with how Asia stocks traded on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. Markets across the region moved in different directions. A few indexes advanced, while others slipped. The tone was influenced by overnight losses in U.S. technology shares. Despite that pressure, South Korea stood out. Its benchmark KOSPI index climbed to a new all-time high. While weak U.S. tech sentiment weighed on confidence, local buying helped limit broader declines.