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ASX:QAN 10 July 2025 - 2 April 2026

American Airlines Group Inc. Gets Australia Reprieve on Qantas Alliance as Fuel Costs Rise

American Airlines Group Inc. Gets Australia Reprieve on Qantas Alliance as Fuel Costs Rise

Australia’s competition regulator granted interim approval for American Airlines and Qantas to continue their trans-Pacific partnership, days before the current authorization expires on April 16. The temporary clearance allows the airlines to coordinate flights between Australia, New Zealand, and North America while a final decision is expected in June. The ACCC warned the approval could be revoked at any time.
2 April 2026
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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

  • Marvell Technology Shares Rise Nearly 5% on Positive Analyst Outlook and Nvidia Partnership
    April 9, 2026, 7:32 PM EDT. Shares of Marvell Technology (NASDAQ: MRVL) rose nearly 5% on Thursday, driven by Barclays analyst Tom O'Malley's bullish forecast on the company's optical components segment. O'Malley projects up to 90% growth in Marvell's optical-networking sales by 2026-2027, vital for AI infrastructure requiring fast data transmission. Marvell's $3.25 billion acquisition of Celestial AI and a $2 billion investment from Nvidia have strengthened its position in custom chip design and AI computing, fueling investor optimism. Nvidia's strategic partnership integrates Marvell's networking solutions into its AI platforms. Despite the surge, Motley Fool's Stock Advisor excluded Marvell from its current top 10 picks, highlighting significant returns from earlier recommendations like Netflix and Nvidia.

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MARA Holdings Stock Rises Even After Target Cut as Bitcoin Miner Leans Harder Into AI

MARA Holdings Stock Rises Even After Target Cut as Bitcoin Miner Leans Harder Into AI

9 April 2026
MARA Holdings shares rose 1.7% to $9.67 Thursday despite Cantor Fitzgerald cutting its price target to $10. The company recently sold 15,133 bitcoin for $1.1 billion and agreed to repurchase $1 billion in convertible notes at a discount. MARA is expanding into AI and cloud infrastructure, but fourth-quarter revenue fell 6% and it posted a $1.7 billion net loss.
CoreWeave secures fresh $21 billion Meta AI deal as debt push raises stakes

CoreWeave secures fresh $21 billion Meta AI deal as debt push raises stakes

9 April 2026
Meta Platforms signed a new $21 billion deal with CoreWeave for AI cloud computing capacity through 2032, according to a securities filing. CoreWeave shares rose 3.4% in after-hours trading. The agreement adds to a $14.2 billion commitment disclosed last September. CoreWeave also launched $3 billion in convertible notes and upsized a senior-notes deal to $1.75 billion.
Tesla Revives Cheaper EV Push With New Compact SUV as Sales Pressure Builds

Tesla Revives Cheaper EV Push With New Compact SUV as Sales Pressure Builds

9 April 2026
Tesla is developing a lower-cost compact SUV, with initial production planned for Shanghai, Reuters reported Thursday. The company built 408,386 vehicles and delivered 358,023 in the first quarter, leaving its widest gap in at least four years. Reuters said the new SUV likely will not reach production this year. Tesla did not respond to questions about the project.
NIO ES9 Price Starts at 528,000 Yuan as Flagship SUV Bet Faces China EV Slump

NIO ES9 Price Starts at 528,000 Yuan as Flagship SUV Bet Faces China EV Slump

9 April 2026
NIO opened pre-orders for its ES9 flagship SUV Thursday, pricing it at 528,000 yuan with battery or 420,000 yuan under its Battery-as-a-Service plan. March deliveries rose 136% year-on-year, but NIO’s U.S. shares fell 4.9% after the announcement. The ES9 enters a shrinking premium SUV market in China, competing with Li Auto and Aito. CEO William Li warned chip shortages could add up to 10,000 yuan per vehicle.
Plug Power Stock Climbs After 2026 Profit Push, Up to $200M Cost-Cut Plan

Plug Power Stock Climbs After 2026 Profit Push, Up to $200M Cost-Cut Plan

9 April 2026
Plug Power shares rose 2.5% to $2.715 Thursday after the company reaffirmed its target of positive EBITDAS by end-2026 and projected up to $200 million in savings from Project Quantum Leap. The update followed a major electrolyzer project win in Quebec and investor meetings in Toronto and Montreal. Plug reported 2025 revenue of $710 million and a fourth-quarter gross profit of $5.5 million.
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