The ASX nudged up but Wall Street tumbled as concerns over escalating conflicts and uncertainty in the AI sector weighed on markets.
Oil prices jumped after violent clashes in the Middle East worsened .
fears about weaker Chinese growth deepened market pessimism.
Shares outside tech advanced while tech stocks lagged.
Heavyweights drove the advance.
Both Mineral Resources and BHP topped the list among the top gainers .
Large investors kept buying into key sectors despite conflicting market signals.