Asian shares rise after technology-powered rally on Wall St
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Asian shares are higher after technology companies powered the biggest rally on Wall Street since March
Asian shares were higher Friday after technology companies powered the biggest gain on Wall Street since March.
All major regional indexes advanced, with Tokyo gaining 1.8%.
Taiwan shares jumped 2.4% on news that computer chip maker TSMC upgraded its profit outlook.
TSMC, the world's biggest chip maker, climbed 4.7%. Its CEO confirmed reports it plans to open a joint venture semiconductor fabrication plant in western Japan with Sony Corp.
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