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ASX:QAN 10 July 2025 - 6 March 2026

Qantas Airways reroutes Perth-London via Singapore, adds London flight as Middle East conflict hits travel

Qantas Airways reroutes Perth-London via Singapore, adds London flight as Middle East conflict hits travel

Qantas is rerouting its Perth-London flights via Singapore and adding an extra Sydney-London A380 service as Middle East conflict disrupts usual air corridors. Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Etihad have cut schedules, with Doha still closed. Qantas says no other flights are affected but warns of higher call volumes and offers flexible options for some partner bookings. The changes come amid record profits and rising fuel costs.
6 March 2026
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Qantas share price falls as oil firms on Iran war; buyback start date in focus

Qantas share price falls as oil firms on Iran war; buyback start date in focus

Qantas shares dropped 2.7% to A$8.99 on Wednesday amid renewed pressure on airline stocks as oil prices climbed. CEO Vanessa Hudson cited “pretty good” fuel hedging, with 81% hedged for the second half, but called the crude spike significant as Gulf hubs remained shut for a fourth day. Brent crude rose 1.4% to $82.57 a barrel. Qantas plans to start a share buyback on March 16.
4 March 2026
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ASX 200 today: Record close holds as oil shock lifts energy, banks stay on watch

ASX 200 today: Record close holds as oil shock lifts energy, banks stay on watch

The S&P/ASX 200 closed at a record 9,200.9 on Monday, led by sharp gains in energy stocks after oil prices surged on Middle East tensions. Financials dropped 1.8%, their worst session since November, while gold miners hit record highs. Magellan Financial announced a full buyout of Barrenjoey Capital Partners for A$1.62 billion. RBA Governor Michele Bullock is set to speak Tuesday ahead of key economic data releases.
2 March 2026
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Qantas share price slides on Iran conflict and oil spike — what investors watch next

Qantas share price slides on Iran conflict and oil spike — what investors watch next

Qantas shares closed down 5.4% at A$9.41 after Brent crude surged up to 13% in early Asian trade amid fears of wider U.S.-Iran conflict. Airline stocks across the region fell as Middle East airspace closures forced rerouting and cancellations. Qantas will trade ex-dividend on March 10, with payment due April 15. The S&P/ASX 200 ended up 0.03%, led by energy and gold stocks.
2 March 2026
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ASX Week Ahead: CPI Day and a Flood of Big Earnings Put Australian Shares to the Test

ASX Week Ahead: CPI Day and a Flood of Big Earnings Put Australian Shares to the Test

The S&P/ASX 200 closed at 9,081.4 on Friday, just below Thursday’s record, after banks posted stronger-than-expected earnings. Rio Tinto dropped up to 4% after missing profit estimates, while QBE Insurance surged 6% on a profit beat. Key earnings from Woodside, Woolworths, Qantas, and Coles are due next week. January inflation data on Wednesday is expected to influence rate expectations.
22 February 2026
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Johannesburg’s 2026 flight shake-up: Airlink adds Zanzibar and Nacala as Qantas, SAA reshape Perth link

Johannesburg’s 2026 flight shake-up: Airlink adds Zanzibar and Nacala as Qantas, SAA reshape Perth link

Qantas has launched nonstop Perth–Johannesburg flights, operating three times weekly. Airlink will add Johannesburg–Nacala flights from February 2026 and Johannesburg–Zanzibar flights from June 2026, and will adjust its Nairobi schedule from late March. South African Airways plans a temporary frequency cut on the Perth–Johannesburg route in February 2026.
31 December 2025
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Christmas Day Travel Disruptions 2025: Sydney Flight Cancellations, Brisbane Storm Delays and Virgin Australia’s $49 Boxing Day Sale

Christmas Day Travel Disruptions 2025: Sydney Flight Cancellations, Brisbane Storm Delays and Virgin Australia’s $49 Boxing Day Sale

Sydney, Brisbane, and Melbourne airports reported a combined 38 flight cancellations and 624 delays on Christmas Day, according to FlightAware data. Jetstar recorded the highest number of cancellations, while Virgin Australia faced the most delays. Disruptions affected other carriers including Qantas and Air New Zealand. Virgin Australia is set to launch a Boxing Day fare sale from December 26.
25 December 2025
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Qantas A380 Wing Incident: Refurbished Superjumbo Grounded in Los Angeles After Slat Damage

Qantas A380 Wing Incident: Refurbished Superjumbo Grounded in Los Angeles After Slat Damage

Qantas grounded its Airbus A380 VH-OQC in Los Angeles after crew discovered damage to a section of the left wing slat following its first commercial flight back from Sydney. The aircraft had just returned to service after nearly six years out, including extensive maintenance. Passengers reported technical issues during the flight, but the plane landed safely with no injuries. Qantas canceled the return leg to Sydney.
10 December 2025
Qantas and Virgin Australia Ban In‑Flight Power Banks From December 2025: New Rules and Safety Fears Explained

Qantas and Virgin Australia Ban In‑Flight Power Banks From December 2025: New Rules and Safety Fears Explained

Qantas, Jetstar, QantasLink, and Virgin Australia will ban the use of portable power banks on flights after a series of lithium battery fires. Virgin’s ban starts 1 December 2025; Qantas Group follows on 15 December 2025. Passengers may carry up to two power banks in cabin baggage but cannot use or charge them during flights. Devices must remain accessible and out of checked luggage.
21 November 2025
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Cybersecurity Mayhem: Major Hacks, Data Breaches & Bold Defenses – Roundup (July 14, 2025)

Cybersecurity Mayhem: Major Hacks, Data Breaches & Bold Defenses – Roundup (July 14, 2025)

Security analysts recorded a 133% surge in Iranian state-backed cyberattacks from May to June 2025, with Nozomi Networks tracking 28 incidents across six APT groups. Chinese hackers exploited a zero-day in Ivanti VPN to breach French government networks. Qantas Airways suffered a breach exposing 5.7 million records, linked to Scattered Spider. The U.S. DOJ dismantled a North Korean IT operation funding Pyongyang through false tech job placements.
15 July 2025
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Major Developments in Incident Response – June–July 2025

Major Developments in Incident Response – June–July 2025

United Natural Foods, Aflac, Erie Insurance, Philadelphia Insurance, Zoomcar, North Face, and Cartier all reported cyber breaches in June 2025, disrupting operations and exposing customer data. Qantas said a third-party breach exposed data of 6 million customers. LevelBlue announced plans to acquire Trustwave on July 1. Microsoft began rolling out new Windows recovery features, while AI-driven security tools reduced false positives and response times.
10 July 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Is General Electric Stock Fairly Valued After Recent Pullback?
    March 20, 2026, 11:49 AM EDT. General Electric's (GE) shares have dropped 4.9% in the past week and 10.8% over 30 days, yet the stock remains close to its intrinsic value. A Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) model estimates GE's fair value at about $272.33 per share, slightly below the current $291.61 price, suggesting the shares are roughly 7.1% overvalued. Despite a 43.8% return over the last year, GE's performance is now lagging behind peers amid shifts in capital goods, regulation, and company factors. Investors should monitor free cash flow estimates and valuation metrics like the price-to-earnings ratio to gauge potential risks and opportunities.
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