Semiconductor stocks tumbled overnight, dragging US markets lower after disappointing earnings from Samsung and fresh concerns over Chinese AI chip developments rattled investors. Oil prices climbed as tensions in the Middle East escalated, while the Australian share market is poised to open lower. Plus, a look at the little-known company that's quietly become Japan's largest listed stock.
James Gruber, Equity Market Strategist at CommSec takes you through all the key numbers.
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