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UK & AU Stock Market Today: Live Updates 18.05.2026
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UK & AU Stock Market Today: Live Updates 18.05.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: May 18, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: May 19, 2026, 3:56 AM EDT ASX Travel Stock Webjet Halted After 44% Crash Amid Leadership Changes May 19, 2026, 3:56 AM EDT. Webjet Group Ltd (ASX: WJL) shares were placed on a trading halt after a 44% decline in 2026. The halt, requested pending an announcement, relates to “future material changes to a certain commercial arrangement” expected to significantly impact its financial outlook. Leadership flux adds pressure, with CEO Katrina Barry and deputy CEO David Galt departing, and Chairman Don Clarke retiring. Webjet reaffirmed its FY26 earnings before interest and
May 18, 2026

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