May 7, 2026 6:20 PM
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Asian markets edge up amid strong earnings and declining oil costs
Major Asian stock market indices edged higher today, tracking overnight gains on Wall Street after a drop in oil prices and strong corporate earnings boosted investor sentiment. Japan’s Nikkei 225 surged nearly 5.6% to close at a record high of 62,834 after briefly crossing the 63,000 mark during in...