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International Consolidated Airlines Group SA slides as oil shock and BA flight disruption threaten recovery

International Consolidated Airlines Group SA slides as oil shock and BA flight disruption threaten recovery

IAG shares fell up to 6% alongside Air France-KLM, Lufthansa, and Wizz Air as Brent crude surged and Middle East conflict disrupted routes. British Airways remains unable to fly to several Middle East cities, adding extra Muscat-Heathrow flights through March 12. Over 40,000 Middle East flights have been cancelled since Feb. 28. IAG recently beat 2025 profit forecasts and launched a €500 million buyback.
UK stock market today: FTSE 100 falls 1.5% as oil jumps; Rentokil and Admiral gain, Wizz Air drops

UK stock market today: FTSE 100 falls 1.5% as oil jumps; Rentokil and Admiral gain, Wizz Air drops

London’s FTSE 100 fell 1.5% to 10,413.94 on Thursday as oil prices surged and investors scaled back bets on Bank of England rate cuts. Rentokil Initial and Admiral rose after posting higher profits, while Wizz Air and Reckitt dropped on outlook warnings. The FTSE 250 lost 0.9%. Brent crude traded near $84.41 a barrel.
Cancelled Middle East flights after Iran strikes: Is air traffic back to normal?

Cancelled Middle East flights after Iran strikes: Is air traffic back to normal?

Airlines cancelled and rerouted flights across the Middle East Saturday after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran led to widespread airspace closures. Major carriers including Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, and Qatar Airways suspended routes, while Russia and Japan also halted flights. Air traffic over Iran and neighboring states thinned sharply, disrupting travel between Europe and Asia and causing delays at key Gulf hubs.
Airline stocks to watch after Iran strikes: United, Delta, IAG, Lufthansa hit by oil and flight disruption risk

Airline stocks to watch after Iran strikes: United, Delta, IAG, Lufthansa hit by oil and flight disruption risk

U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran Saturday triggered flight cancellations and empty airspace over Iran and Iraq, with Lufthansa and Wizz Air suspending routes until March 7. Oil prices surged Friday, with Brent up 2.45% to $72.48 a barrel. Airline shares in Europe and the U.S. fell sharply, while VLCC tanker rates from the Middle East to China topped $200,000 a day.
Wizz Air share price jumps on Q3 results as engine groundings ease — what to watch next

Wizz Air share price jumps on Q3 results as engine groundings ease — what to watch next

Wizz Air shares jumped about 10% in London after the airline reported a third-quarter operating loss of €123.9 million, matching estimates, and said fewer planes are grounded due to engine inspections. CEO Jozsef Varadi expects grounded aircraft to drop further by summer 2026, with all back in service by end-2027. Revenue rose 10.2% to €1.3 billion, while passenger numbers increased 12.5% to 17.5 million.
UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Faces Soft December 1 Open as Budget Fallout and BoE Rate‑Cut Bets Shape Sentiment

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Faces Soft December 1 Open as Budget Fallout and BoE Rate‑Cut Bets Shape Sentiment

FTSE 100 futures signal a drop of 10–16 points to around 9,705 at Monday’s open, following a 4.7% slide in Bitcoin and weak Asian manufacturing data. The index closed Friday at 9,720.51, up 0.27% on the day and 17.7% higher year-to-date, after hitting record highs in November.
FTSE 100’s Record Run: Inside London’s Blue-Chip Rally and What’s Next

UK Stocks Today (13 Nov 2025): FTSE 100 slips as 3i plunges, Aviva underwhelms; weak Q3 GDP and softer oil weigh on London

The FTSE 100 dropped about 1% Thursday, ending its streak of record closes as financial and energy shares fell. UK GDP grew just 0.1% in Q3, missing forecasts and boosting bets on a December Bank of England rate cut. 3i Group plunged over 14%, while Burberry and Wizz Air shares rallied on strong results. Sterling edged up 0.2% against the dollar.
Wizz Air’s New “Business Class” Seats: Budget Upgrade or Stock Gamble?

Wizz Air’s New “Business Class” Seats: Budget Upgrade or Stock Gamble?

Wizz Air will launch a “Wizz Class” premium seat trial in December 2025 on select A320/A321 flights, offering four front-row seats per flight in London, Rome, Warsaw, Bucharest, and Budapest. The product blocks the middle seat, adds legroom, priority boarding, and a free carry-on, but excludes meals and lounge access. Fares will match the cost of booking an extra seat. Wizz carried 63.4 million passengers in FY2025.
31 October 2025

Stock Market Today

  • East Star Resources Shares Surge 12.5% After Copper JV Deal with Hong Kong Xinhai
    March 19, 2026, 9:37 AM EDT. East Star Resources, listed on the London Stock Exchange, saw its shares jump 12.5% following a joint venture agreement with Hong Kong Xinhai Mining Services. The deal funds $65 million for developing the Verkhuba copper deposit in Kazakhstan, with no upfront cost to East Star. Xinhai will hold 70% of the joint venture after commissioning, while East Star retains a 30% stake. The project involves resource drilling, feasibility studies, and plant construction. CEO Alex Walker highlighted Xinhai's strong global execution track record, reducing risks typical for junior miners. Production is expected to start post-2026, targeting over 10,000 tonnes per year of copper equivalent metal. Copper prices were around $12,677 per tonne at the time.
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