Global Market Today: Asian stocks advance on resurgent AI optimism

The MSCI Asia Pacific Index rose 0.6%, as benchmarks in Australia, Japan and South Korea advanced. The Kospi Index rose 2.6%, with SK Hynix Inc.’s stock climbing after the company reported operating profit that beat estimates. The chipmaker is planning a total of 100 trillion won ($75.4 billion) in shareholder returns for 2026.