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Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Stalls Near 9,000 as NAB Slides, Oil Shock Keeps Traders on Edge. (Indo Premier)

Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Stalls Near 9,000 as NAB Slides, Oil Shock Keeps Traders on Edge. (Indo Premier)

Australian shares edged up 0.1% to 8,953.30 Monday, as gains in gold miners and consumer stocks offset losses in banks and energy. Energy shares fell 3% after Viva Energy warned of reduced output at its Geelong refinery. National Australia Bank lifted loan loss provisions to A$706 million, citing higher fuel costs. Consumer sentiment dropped 12.5% in April to a two-year low.
20 April 2026
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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

  • 4 Singapore Stocks Poised for Higher Dividends in 2026
    May 20, 2026, 6:15 AM EDT. Investors eye dividend growth over yield, seeking stocks that steadily raise payouts backed by strong earnings and cash flow. Singapore's ST Engineering reported a 21% rise in net profit and increased dividends, retaining room for future raises. Frasers Centrepoint Trust saw distributions climb 13.6% amid cash flow expansion and disciplined debt management. Singapore Exchange Limited shows promise through balance sheet strength and operating momentum. These stocks highlight durable fundamentals supporting potential dividend hikes in 2026, appealing to investors favoring income growth and inflation protection.

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