SoftBank (9984) Surges Over 12% Amid Iran-U.S. Peace Deal

SoftBank (9984) saw a rise of over 12% as Asian tech stocks benefited from the announcement of a peace deal between Iran and the U.S. Other major players included Tokyo Electron, which gained 9.19%, and Advantest, which rose 7.69%. South Korean memory giants Samsung Electronics (005930) and SK Hynix (000660) also experienced gains of 4.65% and 6.42%, respectively. The peace agreement is expected to enhance market sentiment and reactivate regional investments, as it includes the termination of military operations and reopening key trade routes.