Air Transat Launches Direct Rio Flights Amid Canadian Airline Route Expansion
Markets Daniel Marsh

Air Transat Launches Direct Rio Flights Amid Canadian Airline Route Expansion

Air Transat initiates nonstop Toronto/Montreal-Rio de Janeiro service, becoming the sole carrier on the Montreal route. The move coincides with a broader February route rollout by Canadian and international airlines.

NAB Shares Climb as Australian Financials Hit Multi-Month High
Markets Daniel Marsh

NAB Shares Climb as Australian Financials Hit Multi-Month High

National Australia Bank shares advanced 1.45% to A$43.99, leading a sector rebound. Investors await the bank's first-quarter trading update due February 18.

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PLS Group Shares Edge Up Amid Lithium Price Gains; Short Interest Climbs Ahead of Earnings
Commodities Rebecca Torres

PLS Group Shares Edge Up Amid Lithium Price Gains; Short Interest Climbs Ahead of Earnings

PLS Group shares rose 1.2% to A$4.17 as lithium prices firmed, while short interest increased to 8.17%. Investors await interim results due February 19.

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Northern Star Gains on Gold Rally Ahead of Half-Year Results
Earnings James Calloway

Northern Star Gains on Gold Rally Ahead of Half-Year Results

Northern Star Resources shares climbed 3.6% as gold prices surpassed $5,000 per ounce. Investors await the company's FY26 half-year financial report, due before Thursday's market open.

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Fortescue Leads Mining Rebound as Cyclone Concerns Linger Over Iron Ore
Markets Daniel Marsh

Fortescue Leads Mining Rebound as Cyclone Concerns Linger Over Iron Ore

Fortescue shares climbed 2.6% as the ASX 200 recovered 1.9%, driven by a mining sector rebound and rising copper prices. Investors await half-year results amid cyclone disruptions to Pilbara ports.

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Macquarie Shares Recover Ahead of Key Trading Update
Markets Daniel Marsh

Macquarie Shares Recover Ahead of Key Trading Update

Macquarie Group shares rose 2.4% to A$212.91 on Monday, tracking a broad market rebound. Investors now await Tuesday's operational briefing for insights into current trading conditions.

CAR Group Soars on Strong Earnings, Dividend Boost and Confirmed Outlook
Earnings James Calloway

CAR Group Soars on Strong Earnings, Dividend Boost and Confirmed Outlook

CAR Group shares surged over 10% after reporting a rise in first-half profit and increasing its interim dividend. The company reaffirmed its full-year revenue growth forecast.

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Xero Shares Recover with Tech Rally on ASX, Eyes on May Results
Technology Sarah Chen

Xero Shares Recover with Tech Rally on ASX, Eyes on May Results

Xero shares rose 1.2% to A$82.74, joining a broader tech rebound as the ASX 200 gained 1.9%. The stock remains down approximately 12% since late January.

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Sigma Healthcare Shares Dip Ahead of Key Half-Year Results
Earnings James Calloway

Sigma Healthcare Shares Dip Ahead of Key Half-Year Results

Sigma Healthcare shares declined nearly 1% in Monday trading as investors await the company's half-year financial report due February 26, focusing on margin performance and cost management.

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Westpac Shares Climb to $40 Amid ASX Rally Ahead of Key Quarterly Report
Earnings James Calloway

Westpac Shares Climb to $40 Amid ASX Rally Ahead of Key Quarterly Report

Westpac shares rose 1.47% to A$40.01 as the ASX 200 gained 1.85%. Investors await the bank's quarterly update on February 13, focusing on net interest margins and credit quality.

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CSL Shares Edge Lower Ahead of Key Half-Year Results and Dividend Announcement
Earnings James Calloway

CSL Shares Edge Lower Ahead of Key Half-Year Results and Dividend Announcement

CSL shares closed slightly lower as trading volume remained subdued, with investor focus shifting to the company's upcoming half-year financial results and interim dividend announcement scheduled for Wednesday.

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Commonwealth Bank Shares Steady Ahead of Key Earnings and Dividend Announcement
Earnings James Calloway

Commonwealth Bank Shares Steady Ahead of Key Earnings and Dividend Announcement

Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares held near A$160 as investors await the bank's half-year results and interim dividend decision due Wednesday.

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