Nvidia's Q1 Balance and Geopolitical Tensions Stir Asian Stocks

Nvidia Q1 Results U.S.
chipmaker Nvidia reported a 73% revenue increase to $68.1 billion and a 94% rise in net income to $42.96 billion for the first quarter of 2026, surpassing expectations and underscoring sustained demand for artificial‑intelligence products.
Geopolitical Tensions Ongoing Iran‑U.S.
tensions have heightened uncertainty in Asian equity markets.
New rounds of talks are anticipated in Geneva.
Korean Semiconductor Stocks Hanmi Semiconductor: +27.5% SK Hynix: +6.6% Samsung Electronics: +6.1% The KOSPI index rose 3.7% to 6,307 points.
KOSPI and Nikkei Performance BoJ Governor Kazuo Ueda said the rate‑hike decision will be reviewed at the March and April meetings.
Ueda’s comment dampened risk appetite in Japan.
The Nikkei 225 gained 0.4% to 58,821 points.
China, Hong Kong, and India Markets The Shanghai Composite and Hang Seng indices fell 0.1% and 0.9% respectively, to 4,142 and 26,501 points.
The Indian Sensex slipped 0.2% to 82,151 points.