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ASX:APX News 30 January 2026

Appen share price jumps again after Q4 update — here’s what investors watch next

Appen share price jumps again after Q4 update — here’s what investors watch next

Sydney, Jan 30, 2026, 17:22 AEDT — Market closed Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) shares jumped 24% to close at A$1.75 on Friday, up from A$1.41 the previous day, extending the stock’s rollercoaster two-day comeback. The price swung between A$1.41 and A$1.78 during the session, while volume dropped to around 11.4 million shares from close to 29.1 million on Thursday. (Yahoo Finance)…

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    January 30, 2026, 4:52 AM EST. The semiconductor sector, driven by AI infrastructure spending, is set for continued growth in 2026, with the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) predicted to outperform the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100. Key players beyond Nvidia and Broadcom, including Applied Materials, Micron Technology, and Advanced Micro Devices, have each gained over 18% this year, reflecting broad sector strength. This growth is fueled by ongoing investment in chips essential for AI, cloud computing, autonomous systems, and data centers. Market watchers see potential for sustained returns as the semiconductor industry shifts from building infrastructure to wide-scale adoption, suggesting that SOXX could deliver superior market returns next year.
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