Australian tech shares eye best day in 7 weeks on Wall Street boost

WiseTech Global

22/09/2026 01:29

** Australian technology shares .AXIJ rise 3.8%, on track to gain their most since August 4 if gains hold  
** Sub-index marks highest level since September 14
** Tracks Wall Street peer Nasdaq, which notched a record high on rekindling of AI optimism .N
** Megaport MP1.AX up 3.5%, WiseTech Global WTC.AX adds 2.2% while Xero XRO.AX rises 1.9%
** On YTD-basis, AXIJ up 2.1% vs benchmark's .AXJO 0.4% gain

(Reporting by Jasmeen Ara Shaikh in Bengaluru)
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