ASX 200 Rises Driven by Tech Stocks; NextDC and Qantas Gain
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Updated Sep 22
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What happened
The Australian market saw the ASX 200 rise on September 22, 2026, with technology stocks leading the gains. NextDC was up 3.6%, while Qantas Airways also posted solid gains. Market sentiment improved amid optimism around artificial intelligence, the upcoming U.S.-China summit, and hopes for talks in the Middle East.
Why it matters
The market gains were supported by factors such as optimism regarding talks in the Middle East and the U.S.-China summit. However, the rally was limited as the central bank warned that inflation risks could be increasing due to high energy costs and firm domestic demand, raising expectations of a potential rate hike.
Who's involved
- NextDCAustralian data centre operator whose stock gained on the market upswing.
- Qantas AirwaysFlag carrier airline of Australia whose stock gained on the market upswing.
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The entities involved
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NextDC
Australian data centre operator
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Qantas Airways
the flag carrier airline of Australia
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