(Bloomberg) Asian stocks fell, paring their best start to the year since 2009, with technology shares leading declines amid heightened volatility. The MSCI Asia Pacific Index dropped 0.6 percent to 4:08 p.m. in Hong Kong, paring its advance so far this year to 15 percent. Technology shares, which slipped 0.9 percent Friday, have been the biggest boost to the gauge this year, surging 31 percent since December. Australian stocks dropped the most since November.
Asian Shares Pare Best Annual Start Since 2009 as Quarter Ends
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