Asian stocks mixed as tech sector struggles to rebound from selloff

Shares in Japan's Kioxia led losses in Asian trade as they tanked more than 15 percent after the firm's forecasts fell short of estimates (Richard A. Brooks) Asian stocks were mixed Monday as investors struggled to recover from last week's tough run fuelled by disappointing earnings from tech titans, while eyes were also turning to the United States ahead of crucial midterm elections. Traders did get some support from a drop in oil prices following a report that Donald Trump wanted negotiations with Iran to play out rather than resume his war after the polls.