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In afternoon trade, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is back on form and is racing higher. At the time of writing, the benchmark index is up 1.5% to 7,048.5 points.

Four ASX shares that are climbing more than most today are listed below. Here's why they are rising:

Appen Ltd (ASX: APX)

The Appen share price is up 6.5% to $2.59. As well as a rebound in the tech sector, this artificial intelligence data services company's shares were given a boost from a broker note out of Jefferies. According to the note, the broker believes Appen will deliver revenue of US$393 million in FY 2022, which is at the top end of its guidance range. And while Jefferies only has a hold rating on Appen's shares, its price target of $3.10 is meaningfully higher than current levels.

Hub24 Ltd (ASX: HUB)

The Hub24 share price is up 3.5% to $27.44. This wealth management platform provider's shares were also given a boost from a note out of Jefferies. Its analysts believe HUB24 could double its market share over the next decade.

Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX: NST)

The Northern Star share price is up 2.5% to $11.39. This follows another rise in the gold price overnight, which took the precious metal to a six-month high. This has led to the S&P/ASX All Ordinaries Gold index rising 2.2% this afternoon.

Pointsbet Holdings Ltd (ASX: PBH)

The PointsBet share price is up 6% to $1.59. In addition to benefiting from a tech rebound, an announcement yesterday could be giving PointsBet's shares a lift. On Tuesday, the sports betting company announced its launch in the state of Ohio in the United States. This marks the company's 14th online sports betting operation in the country.

Motley Fool contributor James Mickleboro has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia's parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended Appen, Hub24, and PointsBet. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended Hub24. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended PointsBet. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

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