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Solar energy, a symbol of Chinese industrial overcapacity

By investing early in renewable energies, China has become the leader in this industry. While Beijing can now boast that it controls most of these value chains, there is a downside to this leadership:...

All eyes are on the Chinese stock market: a 10-year record

The Chinese stock market's surge is not due to strong economic indicators, but to renewed confidence in the capital markets, both in mainland China and in Hong Kong.

Target: New CEO Appointment Sparks Market Sanction

Despite better-than-expected quarterly results, the appointment of Target's new CEO, Michael Fiddelke, was met with a cool reception by the markets. Losing ground to its competitors, the company is...

ETFs: quantum computing

VanEck is delighted to announce that its VanEck Quantum Computing UCITS ETF has surpassed $100m in assets under management in three months. This is an opportunity to take a closer look at ETFs in this...

The Week's Biggest Mergers Unpacked

This week, consolidation continues to reshape entire industries, from railroads and energy to healthcare and banking. Activist pressure and strategic realignment are pushing companies to pursue...

Corporate results schedule for August 20, 2025

Welcome to the listed company calendar for August 20, 2025. The main announcements today include Alcon Inc., The TJX Companies, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited, and Geberit AG will publish...

Jackson Hole: pressure from Donald Trump and time to take stock for Jerome Powell

It's the name that marks the end of the summer for investors: Jackson Hole. The annual symposium organized by the Fed marks the start of the new season for central bankers. While Jerome Powell will be...

UK inflation climbs to 18-month high of 3.8% in July

UK consumer price inflation rose to 3.8% in the year to July, up from 3.6% in June, marking the highest rate since January 2024. The increase leaves Britain with the highest inflation among the G7...

The forgotten history of the three titans bigger than the Magnificent Seven

At a time when we marvel at the financial power of contemporary tech giants such as Nvidia, Microsoft, Apple, and their Magnificent Seven counterparts, it is worth remembering that history has already...

Simple question: Why is a stock's life simpler when it is liquid?

Liquidity refers to the ease with which an investor can sell an asset without causing significant price fluctuations. It plays a decisive role - not only in the price of a share, but also in the...

When employees become a competitive advantage

In today's ultra-competitive environments, organizations recognize that their true wealth no longer lies solely in technology or capital, but in the talent that drives them. Recruiting an influential...

Novo Nordisk: Wegovy - beyond diabetes and obesity

Under pressure from Donald Trump to lower drug prices, Novo Nordisk is halving the price of Ozempic, its diabetes treatment, in the US. In addition, Wegovy has become the only GLP-1-based drug...

Corporate results schedule for August 19, 2025

Welcome to the listed company schedule for August 19, 2025. Amongst the main announcements today are Coloplast A/S, The Home Depot, Inc., Xiaomi Corporation, and BHP Group Limited.

Soho House acquired and valued at $2.7 billion

The famous private club will leave the stock market after only four years of trading. This exit was expected after a difficult stock market run marked by diverse revenues and losses. Several...

What are the largest listed companies in Europe?

Since 2015, the companies that have successively held the position of Europe's largest market capitalization at the end of the year are Nestlé, LVMH, Novo Nordisk, and SAP. But there have been many...

Is Donald Trump losing the bond battle?

Not a week goes by without Donald Trump putting pressure on Jerome Powell to lower interest rates. But between threats to the Fed's independence and tax cuts that are widening the deficit, long-term...

How is AI disrupting software companies?

The development and integration of artificial intelligence are disrupting the market and transforming certain working methods, sometimes causing significant movements on the stock market. The latest...

Italy catches up with France on 10-year rates, a first since 2008

Just a month ago, we were talking here about the end of the historic spread on short-term maturities between Italy and France. Now we are back with a slightly more alarming observation: the end of the...

Jerome Powell's successor or the new season of The Apprentice

For those who find the summer period generally too quiet on the markets, this one is giving us plenty to keep us busy. Amid earnings reports, monetary policy meetings, and tariffs, one topic is...