APX.AX up 7.50% to A$0.86 pre-market 03 Jan 2026: AI data contracts in focus

Appen Limited (APX.AX) opened pre-market at A$0.81 and is trading at A$0.86, up 7.50% on heavy activity as investors refocus on AI data demand. APX.AX stock shows a 50-day average of A$0.72 and a 200-day average of A$0.92, with market capitalisation A$211,704,347.00 and volume 3,302,720.00. We examine near-term catalysts, recent earnings signals and valuation metrics for the ASX-listed AI lifecycle provider, using Meyka AI-powered market analysis platform data to frame a risk-aware outlook