Asian Stocks Advance as AI Hype Lifts Investor Sentiment Across Markets

Asian markets opened strong on February 25, 2026, as stocks rallied and investor mood brightened on the back of renewed enthusiasm about artificial intelligence (AI). Major benchmarks in Japan and South Korea climbed to record highs, lifted by gains in technology and semiconductor companies that are at the heart of the AI boom. This upswing followed a positive rebound on Wall Street, where tech shares steadied after brief volatility tied to AI concerns.