Today: 26 June 2026

British Airways owner IAG shares snap back as Middle East airspace shutdown hits flights

British Airways owner IAG shares snap back as Middle East airspace shutdown hits flights

IAG shares rose 2% Wednesday after a 13% drop linked to Middle East airspace closures that forced British Airways to halt flights from six cities. Global air cargo capacity fell 22% between Feb. 28 and March 3, tightening space and raising rates. Wizz Air expects a €50 million hit to 2026 profit. Two IAG airline chiefs sold shares this week, regulatory filings showed.
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Beazley profit slides 19% as Zurich takeover advances and board adds PwC veteran Roy Clark

Beazley profit slides 19% as Zurich takeover advances and board adds PwC veteran Roy Clark

Beazley reported a 19% drop in annual pre-tax profit to $1.15 billion as cyber underwriting shrank and insurance pricing weakened. Zurich Insurance’s agreed takeover values Beazley at £8.1 billion, with shareholders set to receive 1,335 pence per share including a 25 pence dividend. Zurich raised $5 billion in a share sale to fund the deal. Beazley shares were little changed in early London trading.
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Anglo American CEO sells shares as 2023 incentive plan vests at 21.2%

Anglo American CEO sells shares as 2023 incentive plan vests at 21.2%

Anglo American CEO Duncan Wanblad sold 24,074 shares at £36.384 each to cover taxes after incentive awards vested, according to a regulatory filing. The company’s 2023 long-term incentive plan vested at 21.2% of the maximum, with most retained shares under a two-year lock-up. The disclosure comes as Anglo pursues a merger with Teck and reviews its executive pay structure. The Teck deal still awaits some regulatory approvals.
5 March 2026
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RELX’s LexisNexis hit by data breach scare after hacker leak — what was taken

RELX’s LexisNexis hit by data breach scare after hacker leak — what was taken

LexisNexis Legal & Professional contained a security breach after an unauthorized party accessed legacy servers holding mostly deprecated pre-2020 data, the company said. The group FulcrumSec claimed to have stolen 2GB of data, including 400,000 personal records and contract details, though figures remain unverified. LexisNexis said no active passwords or payment details were exposed. RELX separately disclosed a share buyback of 500,000 shares.
5 March 2026
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Rio Tinto plc seals A$1.1 billion Pilbara water deal as Dampier desalination expands

Rio Tinto plc seals A$1.1 billion Pilbara water deal as Dampier desalination expands

Rio Tinto and Western Australia will form a 50:50 joint venture to complete a A$1.1 billion seawater desalination plant near Dampier. The expanded facility will supply 8 gigalitres of water annually to Pilbara towns and industry, with Stage 1 set to deliver water later in 2026. The state will invest A$606 million to double capacity and reduce groundwater extraction from key aquifers.
5 March 2026
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Barclays faces a £500 million MFS exposure as lenders hunt for answers

Barclays faces a £500 million MFS exposure as lenders hunt for answers

Barclays is owed about £500 million by companies linked to collapsed UK mortgage lender Market Financial Solutions, according to Bloomberg. The figure is among the largest exposures tied to the lender’s administration. Investors are reviewing risks as banks and funds assess potential losses. MFS collapsed after allegations of financial irregularities and mismanagement.
5 March 2026
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Why Pro Medicus (ASX:PME) shares jumped 4.6% today

Why Pro Medicus (ASX:PME) shares jumped 4.6% today

Pro Medicus shares jumped 4.6% to A$121.49 on Thursday, valuing the company at about A$12.1 billion. The stock remains down 53% over the past year despite recent gains. Interim results showed revenue up 28.4% to A$124.8 million, with profit boosted by a large fair value gain on a 4D Medical investment. An on-market buyback is underway through March 2026.
5 March 2026
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Malaysia steps in to calm Lynas fears after US minerals deals — what changes and what doesn’t

Malaysia steps in to calm Lynas fears after US minerals deals — what changes and what doesn’t

Malaysia’s trade ministry said U.S. trade and critical minerals agreements will not change technical conditions imposed on Lynas Malaysia’s rare-earth operations. The ministry confirmed Lynas’ 10-year licence renewal remains subject to waste management rules. Talks between state investor Khazanah and Chinese firms on rare-earth projects are still in early stages. No final deals have been reached.
5 March 2026
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Telstra warns A$7.3 billion spectrum renewal bill could hit mobile prices

Telstra warns A$7.3 billion spectrum renewal bill could hit mobile prices

Telstra has called on the Australian government to lower proposed mobile spectrum renewal fees, arguing the regulator’s A$7.34 billion valuation is about A$4.1 billion above fair value. The company warned higher costs could reduce investment or increase customer prices. ACMA is reviewing feedback after closing consultations in February. Telstra shares fell 0.58% to A$5.18 late Wednesday.
5 March 2026
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South32 CEO maps a sharper base-metals push as Mozal shutdown nears

South32 CEO maps a sharper base-metals push as Mozal shutdown nears

South32 CEO Graham Kerr said about 90% of the company’s production could soon be in base metals and exploration, as it prepares to mothball its Mozal aluminium smelter in Mozambique within weeks. Kerr will hand over to incoming CEO Matthew Daley later this year. The Mozal shutdown affects thousands of jobs and a third of Mozambique’s manufacturing. South32 shares traded ex-dividend on Thursday.
5 March 2026
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PLS Group’s new gender pay gap numbers show a setback after layoffs and an idled plant

PLS Group’s new gender pay gap numbers show a setback after layoffs and an idled plant

PLS Group reported its median gender pay gap in Australia widened to 15.2% in 2024–25 from 11.1% a year earlier, citing workforce changes after corporate job cuts and a plant shutdown. The company said the gap mainly reflected workforce mix, not pay for like roles. WGEA released employer gender pay gap data for 10,500 employers on March 3. PLS shares last traded at A$4.81, up from A$4.74.
5 March 2026
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Santos Beetaloo fracking plan faces hot springs warning as NT weighs approval

Santos Beetaloo fracking plan faces hot springs warning as NT weighs approval

Scientists and Indigenous custodians have called on the Northern Territory to reject Santos’ plan to drill and frack 12 test wells at Tanumbirini Station, citing risks to Hot Springs Valley. CSIRO research on the hot springs is due in late 2026. Santos says risks are low and it will use controls and monitoring, while the regulator reviews its environmental plan. Indigenous rangers warn of threats to waterways, wildlife, and cultural sites.
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  • Bitcoin holds support near 21-month low as crypto market sees mixed moves
    June 26, 2026, 8:25 AM EDT. The crypto market remains fragile as Bitcoin hovers near $59,700 after hitting a 21-month low around $58,100. Meanwhile, Ether extended losses, dropping 1% to about $1,550. U.S. equity futures show early weakness amid a cooling tech rally. Notably, Aave surged nearly 7%, following news of Kraken's potential stake acquisition. Market volatility persists with another $1 billion in futures liquidations, mostly in long positions, highlighting bearish sentiment. Bitcoin futures open interest rose sharply, indicating increased short bets, while Ether futures held steady. Implied volatility indexes for Bitcoin and Ether climbed, signaling investor anxiety, though U.S. equity and Treasury volatility levels remain steady. Bitcoin options skew reflects strong downside protection demand, pointing to continued caution in the near term.

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