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Asian Markets Surge Amid Nvidia Rally and Iran Tensions

2/19/2026

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Asian shares rose on February 18, 2026, after a Wall Street rally led by Nvidia.
U.S. President Donald Trump is considering military action against Iran, raising concerns of a broader conflict.
In Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 rose 0.6%, while South Korea's Kospi jumped 3.1%.
Nvidia's stock rose 1.6% after a partnership with Meta Platforms.
Analysts set Nvidia's mean price target at $255.55, while skepticism remains about such targets.

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Story summary

Asian shares rose on February 18, 2026, after a Wall Street rally led by Nvidia.
U.S. President Donald Trump is considering military action against Iran, raising concerns of a broader conflict.
In Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 rose 0.6%, while South Korea's Kospi jumped 3.1%.
Nvidia's stock rose 1.6% after a partnership with Meta Platforms.
Analysts set Nvidia's mean price target at $255.55, while skepticism remains about such targets.