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Asian Stocks Slide as Nasdaq and S&P 500 Rise

Asian markets opened lower on Tuesday, October 20, while Wall Street posted overnight gains. The Nasdaq rose 1.11% and the S&P 500 gained 0.41%.

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Global markets today, Oct. 20 -- Asian markets opened lower on Tuesday, October 20, tracking a weaker regional sentiment. The subdued start contrasted with overnight gains on Wall Street, where the Nasdaq advanced 1.11%, while the S&P 500 rose 0.41%.South Korea's Kospi plunged 3.5% at the opening b…