ASX300 Tech Stocks Gain as Saudi-US AI Pact Sparks Market Optimism

2 min read | May 14, 2025 12:59 AM EDT | By Team Kalkine Media

Highlights 

  • Data centre stocks advance after US-Saudi AI infrastructure news 
  • (DGI) and (MP1) see positive momentum on tech-led rally 
  • AI chip demand boosts global sentiment, aiding ASX tech players 

Australian data infrastructure and networking stocks saw an uptick midweek, riding on the global wave of optimism driven by a major US-Saudi agreement. President Donald Trump announced a landmark deal involving a $600 billion commitment from Saudi Arabia to invest in US industries, including artificial intelligence infrastructure—a move that had ripple effects across global markets, including the ASX300. 

Among the top gainers was DigiCo Infrastructure REIT (ASX:DGI), which advanced approximately 4% by late morning, making it one of the strongest performers on the S&P/ASX 200 Index. Cloud connectivity platform Megaport (ASX:MP1) also moved higher, up nearly 1.8% during the same period. 

The broader market responded positively, mirroring strong cues from Wall Street, where the tech-heavy Nasdaq Index surged over 6% for the week. The catalyst? Renewed investor interest in AI and semiconductor-related sectors, particularly after Nvidia shares jumped more than 5% in US trade following the news. As countries globally look to secure access to US-manufactured AI chips, sentiment around AI infrastructure continues to build momentum. 

This shift in global capital flows is not only energising technology names but is also influencing other segments of the Australian market, particularly companies that benefit from recurring income models. Investors watching ASX dividend stocks may also find renewed attention in sectors like infrastructure and REITs, as global demand for digital and AI-focused assets rises. 

The performance of (ASX:DGI) and (ASX:MP1) is reflective of a broader trend across the ASX300 index, where tech-focused and infrastructure-linked names are increasingly gaining relevance. As artificial intelligence becomes a key driver of economic and market strategies worldwide, Australian firms with exposure to the US tech ecosystem are finding themselves in favourable positions. 

With more details expected in the coming days about further AI-related collaborations, the local technology and infrastructure sectors are likely to remain in focus. The convergence of geopolitics, innovation, and global investment is creating a dynamic environment that continues to shape the future of Australia's tech landscape within the ASX300. 


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