Asian technology stocks rise Monday after the United States and Iran announce a peace agreement, with investors bidding up shares across the region. CNBC reports SoftBank shares jump by more than 12% following the news, while Seeking Alpha similarly describes a rally led by SoftBank. The Next Web adds that AI- and semiconductor-related companies post the largest gains. It cites SK Hynix climbing about 6.42% and Samsung Electronics gaining around 4.5% as part of the broader move. In Japan, the Nikkei 225 is reported to top 69,000 for the first time, reflecting the strength of the overall market. Although the sources focus on the same catalyst—the U.S.-Iran peace deal—they do not provide further details on the agreement’s terms or timing of implementation. Overall, the coverage highlights strong gains in Asia’s tech sector and particularly in AI chip and semiconductor stocks, with SoftBank leading among individual movers.