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Web Travel Group share price rebounds 19% after Spanish tax audit scare — what investors watch next

Web Travel Group share price rebounds 19% after Spanish tax audit scare — what investors watch next

Web Travel Group shares jumped 18.6% to A$3.51 after the company reaffirmed FY26 EBITDA guidance despite a new Spanish tax audit. The audit, covering taxes from 2021 to 2025, began Feb. 5 and remains in early stages. Analysts say uncertainty over the review’s timing and cost could keep the stock volatile. The company said Spain accounts for about 10%–12% of group revenue.
9 February 2026
Woodside Energy share price rises as oil slips; what investors watch next

Woodside Energy share price rises as oil slips; what investors watch next

Woodside Energy shares rose 1.4% to A$25.84 on Monday, outperforming as oil prices fell about 1% in Asia after U.S.-Iran nuclear talks eased supply fears. Acting CEO Liz Westcott said 2026 output would dip due to planned Pluto LNG downtime, with Scarborough gas start-up on track for late 2026. Investors await Woodside’s annual report and briefing on Feb 24.
Air Transat’s Brazil bet: Rio flights take off as 50 new airline routes start in February 2026

Air Transat’s Brazil bet: Rio flights take off as 50 new airline routes start in February 2026

Air Transat has launched nonstop flights to Rio de Janeiro from Toronto and Montreal, becoming the only carrier with a direct Montreal-Rio link. The airline will operate twice weekly from Toronto and once weekly from Montreal through early June, using Airbus A330s. Air Canada and Porter are also adding new international routes this month, intensifying competition for Canadian winter travellers.
9 February 2026
Macquarie (MQG) share price rebounds — but Tuesday’s trading update is the real test

Macquarie (MQG) share price rebounds — but Tuesday’s trading update is the real test

Macquarie shares rose 2.4% to A$212.91 on Monday, rebounding with the S&P/ASX 200, which jumped 1.9% in its strongest session since April. The stock recovered most of last week’s losses as financials hit their highest level since mid-November. No new company announcements were issued. Investors await Macquarie’s operational briefing Tuesday for updates on trading conditions.
9 February 2026

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  • Wall Street Zen Upgrades Spotify Technology (SPOT) to Buy Rating
    April 28, 2026, 7:52 AM EDT. Spotify Technology (NYSE: SPOT) received a rating upgrade from Wall Street Zen, moving from "hold" to "buy." Other analysts show mixed views: Moffett Nathanson initiated coverage with a "neutral" stance and $487 target, while Daiwa Securities assigned an "outperform" rating with a $535 target. Goldman Sachs and Arete Research also upgraded Spotify to "buy," though with varied price targets. The stock holds a consensus "Moderate Buy" and a target price of $692.14. Spotify's last reported earnings beat expectations, with EPS of $5.16 versus $3.16 expected and revenue growth of 6.8% year-over-year to $5.32 billion. CEO Gustav Soderstrom notably reduced his stake by over 50%, selling shares for $9.8 million, signaling insider activity amid mixed analyst signals.

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John Deere’s 300-Job U.S. Expansion Faces the Layoff Math Behind Its Comeback

John Deere’s 300-Job U.S. Expansion Faces the Layoff Math Behind Its Comeback

28 April 2026
Deere plans to open a $125 million distribution center in Indiana and a $70 million excavator factory in North Carolina, each expected to create about 150 jobs within a year. The company has recalled 324 U.S. workers since January, after cutting over 2,100 jobs in Iowa and Illinois in 2024. Weak farm equipment demand and tariffs continue to pressure the sector.
UPS Earnings Beat Wall Street, But Amazon Pullback Is the Real Test

UPS Earnings Beat Wall Street, But Amazon Pullback Is the Real Test

28 April 2026
UPS reported first-quarter revenue of $21.2 billion and adjusted earnings of $1.07 per share, beating analyst estimates. Adjusted profit fell 28% from a year earlier, and shares dropped 3% in premarket trading. Domestic revenue declined 2.3% to $14.13 billion on lower volume, while international revenue rose 3.8% to $4.54 billion. UPS kept its 2026 financial targets and dividend plans unchanged.
BP Profit Doubles as Iran War Hands Oil Traders a $3.2 Billion Quarter

BP Profit Doubles as Iran War Hands Oil Traders a $3.2 Billion Quarter

28 April 2026
BP reported first-quarter profit of $3.2 billion, more than double last year and about 20% above analyst forecasts, driven by higher crude prices after the Iran war. Net debt rose to $25.3 billion from $22.2 billion at the end of 2025. Shares climbed 3.13% in late London trade. The company plans to cut hybrid bond financing by $4.3 billion by 2027.
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