The U.S. dollar kept its footing today. It continued to rally after a 14-month low that came on a sharp drop in stocks and commodities.
Asian investors bought regional chipmakers today, after giant Hynix Semiconductor said it expected a DRAM chip shortage next year.
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Asian stocks backed off 15-month highs on Wednesday, as profit-taking weighed on regional shares such as tech firms and car-makers.
Apple's upbeat earnings and quarterly sales records helped to boost Asian technology shares Tuesday.
Oil prices pushed up to a one-year high of over $79 dollars a barrel. It gave a boost to energy-related shares.
Oil prices steadied above $78 a barrel on Monday as stronger company earnings raised optimism about the economy.
Asian shares saw mild profits after a strong week, while the rise in oil supported energy-linked shares around the region.
Shares rallied on Thursday after the Dow's climb through the 10,000 mark, as investors bought regional exporters on U.S. economic optimism.