[MARKET UPDATE] Asia-Pac stocks begin mixed following the gains on Wall St and another busy day of geopolitical headlines, while the region also digests earnings updates including record quarterly profit from SK Hynix

Asia-Pacific stocks are starting the day on a mixed note, reflecting Wall Street's gains while navigating a flurry of geopolitical developments. The standout update is SK Hynix's announcement of record quarterly profits, which could influence sentiment in the tech sector, particularly in the semiconductor space, suggesting a potentially positive read-through for related equities.