Antoine Mariaux
Journalist
Fraport slips slightly after earnings, analysts diverge
The airport operator yesterday reported mixed half-year results: while the group is benefiting from traffic growth at its international platforms, Frankfurt Airport remains weighed down by strikes and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. After giving up 0.8% yesterday, the stock was down 0.6% in early afternoon.
August 07, 2026 at 01:28 pm
Paris continues its climb to new highs
For this final session of the week, optimism is still the order of the day across European stock markets. Paris, on track to notch a 7th straight gain, is up 0.26% at 8,722 points, behind London (+0.33%) and Frankfurt (+0.65%).
August 07, 2026 at 10:55 am
Negotiations move forward on the sale of 114 Rafales to India
The file for the 114 Rafales destined for India is reaching a new major milestone, with a French offer now in New Delhi's hands. The main issues now are price, contractual terms, the manufacture of more than 90 aircraft in India and, above all, the ability to integrate Indian weapons in the future.
August 07, 2026 at 09:40 am
EasyJet: an acquisition under tight regulatory constraints
By winning the battle against Castlelake with a bid of 7.15 GBP per share, Apollo is offering only about a 6% premium for easyJet. That restraint is partly explained by the European regulatory constraints governing airline ownership, which weigh on the deal's structure and valuation.
August 06, 2026 at 05:07 pm
Powered by Hermès, Paris reaches uncharted highs
At the closing bell, the CAC 40 posted a gain of 0.35%, to 8,699 points, allowing it to notch a new closing record, after an intraday record set a few hours earlier (8,742 points). The Paris index benefited from Hermès' surge (+5.17%), as well as gains in Orange (+2.64%) and Publicis (+2.18%), to push into highs never previously reached. In Frankfurt, the rise was more modest (+0.15%), while London slipped 0.14%.
August 06, 2026 at 04:54 pm
Panmure Liberum reiterates its call on Rheinmetall
The note published this morning by Panmure Liberum, in collaboration with Agency Partners, reiterates its 'buy' recommendation on the stock, with an unchanged 12-month price target of €1,529 and a three-year target of €1,728, implying upside potential of 26% and 42%, respectively.
August 06, 2026 at 01:54 pm
Reassuring report from Diageo, shares jump
The spirits group's annual results came in slightly above expectations. Despite net profit being weighed down by hefty one-off charges, the company laid out a medium-term roadmap that reassured analysts. The stock is up more than 7% in London.
August 06, 2026 at 12:50 pm
Defense: after the rush into the sector, it is time to make choices
Kidnapping of Nicolas Maduro, assassination of Ali Khamenei, the Middle East and Near East spiraling toward wider war, a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, the Houthi threat, not to mention the Ukraine conflict, now longer than World War I, or Washington's expansionist designs on Greenland and Beijing's on Taiwan... As the geopolitical order frays, the defense sector is in favor. But after the investor stampede, the moment has now come for selectivity.
August 06, 2026 at 12:08 pm
Hit by fuel costs, Wizz Air ends the quarter in the red
The carrier reported a loss for the first quarter of its fiscal 2027 year, hurt by a surge in fuel costs and weaker unit revenues. Wizz Air nonetheless points to strong traffic growth, a solid cash position and resilient demand heading into the summer season. Not enough to convince the market: the stock is down more than 5% in London.
August 06, 2026 at 09:20 am
Moderna stays in the red but puts on a solid showing, the stock jumps
The biotech's results point to an almost stable business in the second quarter, while the loss narrowed slightly. The group also improves its spending and cash outlook while reaffirming its revenue growth target. The market approves: the stock gains nearly 4.5% on Wall Street.
August 03, 2026 at 04:28 pm
CSG strengthens its governance with the appointment of Ben Hudson, the stock soars
The defense and industrial technology group is pressing ahead with the internationalization of its governance with the arrival of an experienced industry executive. This morning, the stock is up more than 7% on the Amsterdam stock exchange.
August 03, 2026 at 10:15 am
Marie Brizard Wine & Spirits returns to growth in the second quarter thanks to... France
Revenue at the French wine and spirits group came in at €45.3m in the second quarter of 2026, up 0.5% on an organic basis and 2.2% on a reported basis. A rebound in sales in France in particular helped offset the decline seen internationally.
July 30, 2026 at 05:12 pm
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