Nikkei 225 Futures at 67,450; Dow Hits Record 51,561.93

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Asia-Pacific markets were set to open mixed on Friday, with Japan's Nikkei 225 futures at 67,450, up from a previous close of 67,470.69. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at a record 51,561.93, gaining 874.86 points or 1.73%. The Nasdaq Composite fell by 0.09% to 26,830.96, while the S&P 500 rose by 0.41% to 7,584.31. This mixed performance was influenced by a sell-off in Broadcom, which dropped over 12% after disappointing revenue results, leading to caution among investors regarding AI-linked stocks.