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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.
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.
European Stocks Climb Despite Shutdown Fears – Healthcare and Luxury Lead Gains

European Stocks Climb Despite Shutdown Fears – Healthcare and Luxury Lead Gains

The Stoxx 600 rose 0.18% to 555.53 on Sept. 29, with Germany’s DAX and the FTSE 100 also edging higher, while Italy’s FTSE MIB and Spain’s IBEX 35 slipped 0.22%. Euro-area economic confidence beat forecasts, and German import prices fell 1.5% year-on-year. Healthcare, luxury, and mining stocks gained; banks and energy lagged. GSK jumped on CEO news, while Carnival dropped 4.5% despite raising profit forecasts.

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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