** Australia's technology stocks .AXIJ extend gains, rising as much as 1.9% to their highest level since November 14
** Sub-index has gained 12.4% so far this month, set for its strongest month since January 2022
** Tech-heavy Nasdaq ended 0.8% higher on Wednesday as investors looked past worries over inflated tech valuations .N
** Logistics software maker WiseTech Global WTC.AX rises as much as 5.4% to its highest level since October 28; stock among top gainers on the sub-index and benchmark index .AXJO
** Accounting software maker Xero .XRO.AX up 0.7%
** YTD, sub-index down 12.9%, including the day's move
(Reporting by Sherin Sunny in Bengaluru)
((Sherin.Sunny@thomsonreuters.com))