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Emerging Asian stocks rose on Monday, led by chip-related shares, as investors awaited a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping later this week for signals on trade ties and the global economic outlook.

Technology shares drove gains across the region, with South Korea’s KOSPI rising as much as 1.7% to its highest level since September 10.

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Adani Group stocks traded mixed on Monday, with most of the listed counters moving lower even as benchmark Indian indices advanced in morning trade.

At the time of the update, the Sensex was up 478.05 points, or 0.64%, at 74,773.01, while the Nifty gained 58.25 points, or 0.25%, to 23,404.65.

Among the Adani Group stocks,

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Crypto Blew Its Big Moment-and the Blame Game Has Begun

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong was at the center of a protracted fight over the role of digital assets in mainstream finance.

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Polymarket’s Rush to Grow Left a Door Wide Open For Fraudsters

CEO Shayne Coplan brushed off concerns about a scheme involving stolen debit cards.

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A Shortage of Oil Tankers Is Threatening to Keep Gas Prices High

Record shipping rates through the Strait of Hormuz could offset falling crude prices.

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Refineries Are Now the Main Chokepoint for Global Energy Supplies

The Iran and Ukraine wars have exposed the world’s reliance on the Middle East and Russia for diesel.

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