Asian shares are mixed and US futures edge higher after Wall Street steadies

BANGKOK (AP) — Asian shares were mixed Friday after Wall Street broke a two-day losing streak and edged back toward record levels, helped by advances for Big Tech companies like Nvidia.

U.S. futures advanced and oil prices slipped.

Tech shares regained momentum after Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., a major supplier to the industry, reported strong profits and investment plans. TSMC gained 2.7% early Friday and Taiwan’s benchmark Taiex was up 2%.

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