Japanese stocks plunge as AI deleverage sends Kioxia down 16%

Nikkei average briefly dives 4,100 points as memory maker and chip stocks tumble Across Asian markets, equity benchmarks declined on Friday, led by a sharp selloff in AI proxy stocks. (Photo by Kazuho Fujiwara) TOKYO — Japanese stocks fell sharply on Friday, led by memory maker Kioxia Holdings, which declined 16%, as investors unwind their previously accumulated leverage against tech stocks and concerns set in over the longevity of the AI-led rally.

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