** Shares of Australia's NEXTDC NXT.AX rise as much as 6% to A$14.380, their highest level since November 20
** Data centre operator says FY26 capital expenditure guidance increased by A$2.20 billion ($1.44 billion) to A$2.40 billion ($1.57 billion) vs previous guidance of A$1.80 billion to A$2.0 billion
** 2.7 million shares change hands, 1.6x the 30-day average volume
** Stock has fallen 7.7% this year, including session moves
($1 = 1.5279 Australian dollars)
(Reporting by Roshan Thomas in Bengaluru)
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