The MSCI Asia Pacific Index fell 0.3%, with decliners narrowly outnumbering gainers. Technology stocks led the losses, with Samsung falling over 5% even after quarterly profit surged 19-fold. The Kospi Index retreated 3.5%, while SK Hynix Inc. shares dropped 1% after kicking off the formal marketing process for its US listing.

Indian investors are watching as South Korean stocks reversed early gains due to concerns over high valuations in AI-linked companies. Despite this, broader Asian markets found…

(Bloomberg) -- Asian equities edged lower as technology shares remained under pressure, with Samsung Electronics Co. declining after its earnings report.