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EasyJet Soars on Takeover Rumors, Pan African Slows Down

EasyJet shares are climbing on speculation regarding a potential bid from Castlelake, while VusionGroup makes a comeback following an upgrade from Exane BNP Paribas. On the downside, Pan African Resources tumbled after issuing cautious guidance. BioMerieux and Adyen also retreated following analyst downgrades.

June 01, 2026 at 08:56 am

Why is it so difficult to beat the market over the long term?

The idea of beating the market seems simple to many. They believe it is merely a matter of picking the right stocks, avoiding the losers, buying at the right time, and selling before everyone else. In reality, it is far more difficult.

May 29, 2026 at 03:05 pm

Royal BAM builds on gains, H&M falls out of fashion

Royal BAM is posting strong gains following a double upgrade from Oddo BHF, while Derichebourg benefits from solid semi-annual results and upwardly revised annual targets. Conversely, Sivers Semiconductors is retreating after a poor earnings release, while Currys and H&M are suffering from unfavorable analyst recommendations.

May 29, 2026 at 08:54 am

Akzo Nobel Brightens, Capgemini Slows on AI Outlook

Akzo Nobel shares surged after the company rejected a takeover bid from Nippon Paint and Sherwin-Williams, while Renault gained ground following an industrial agreement in Spain. Conversely, Greencore retreated after slipping into the red, and Capgemini disappointed investors with a strategic roadmap viewed as less ambitious than previous targets.

May 27, 2026 at 09:00 am

Estée Lauder Abandons Puig Deal to Pursue Independent Turnaround

The potential tie-up between Estée Lauder and Puig is officially off the table. The two groups announced Thursday evening that they have terminated discussions, which had been ongoing since March, regarding a merger that would have created one of the world's largest premium beauty conglomerates.

May 22, 2026 at 09:35 am

Nokia Gains Signal, Puig Loses Its Luster

Nokia and Renk are climbing following analyst upgrades, while Richemont benefits from sales that topped expectations. Conversely, Puig is tumbling after the termination of talks with Estée Lauder, and Julius Bär disappointed investors with its capital inflows.

May 22, 2026 at 08:57 am

Uniper Electrifies the Market, Tesco Faces the Checkout

Uniper leads today's gainers following Berlin's move to launch a reprivatization process, while Euronext finds support from better than expected results. Conversely, Orkla shares fell on disappointing profitability, and Tesco is feeling the heat from political pressure regarding food prices in the United Kingdom.

May 20, 2026 at 08:45 am

Publicis Acquires LiveRamp, Swatch a Victim of Its Own Success

The acquisition of American firm LiveRamp propels Publicis forward, while Repsol and Sonova benefit from robust technological and operational outlooks. Conversely, Italian banks are struggling, and Swatch perfectly illustrates the phrase "victim of its own success" after a product launch descended into chaos.

May 18, 2026 at 09:03 am

NextEra and Dominion in Talks for Massive Merger

The two American energy giants are reportedly discussing a tie-up that could create a behemoth valued at over $400bn. The deal comes amid a sharp rise in electricity demand, driven by data centers linked to AI.

May 18, 2026 at 08:21 am

Dino Polska's Appetite, Ferragamo's Misstep

Dino Polska and Syensqo are surging after reassuring updates. By contrast, Salvatore Ferragamo is being punished by the market, while semiconductors and miners are sliding on profit-taking, weaker metals, and rate jitters.

May 15, 2026 at 09:11 am

Siemens AG Misses Estimates but Reassures with Strong Order Intake

The German industrial conglomerate reported mixed quarterly results. While revenue and industrial profit fell short of expectations, a sharp increase in orders confirms the strength of the company's backlog. The stock traded slightly higher in morning sessions.

May 13, 2026 at 09:40 am

Adecco Sinks Despite Solid First Quarter Performance

The recruitment specialist reported quarterly results that beat expectations, bolstered by the momentum of its flagship Adecco brand. While the group continues to gain market share, gross margins remain under pressure and are expected to trigger downward revisions to consensus estimates.

May 13, 2026 at 09:39 am

Merck in robust health, Adecco left out in the cold

Quarterly earnings reports continue to roll in, marked by a mix of upgraded guidance and immediate market sanctions. Merck and Intertek are supporting the indices, buoyed by robust demand and takeover prospects, while Adecco has dropped sharply as analysts grow concerned over structural costs.

May 13, 2026 at 09:14 am

Delivery Hero Regains Its Appetite, Balder Hits a Wall

While Verisure and Novo Nordisk rebound on the back of raised targets, the Swedish real estate sector, led by Balder and Sagax, faces a sharp correction from analysts.

May 11, 2026 at 08:56 am

Infineon raises its annual outlook, lifted by AI-driven demand

The German semiconductor maker posted higher quarterly results and raised its targets for 2026. It is benefiting from the boom in AI-focused data centers, while order intake in automotive is showing signs of improvement.

May 06, 2026 at 07:58 am

AB InBev fizzes, HSBC takes a hit

Earnings continue to drive markets, swinging between records and wipeouts. While Schaeffler and AB InBev surge, HSBC and Kalmar are weighed down by disappointing guidance and unexpected charges.

May 05, 2026 at 08:58 am

UniCredit Beats First-Quarter Expectations and Raises Full-Year Targets

Italy's second-largest bank posted a record quarterly profit, supported by income from its strategic investments despite lower rates. At the same time, UniCredit is pressing ahead with its push on Commerzbank.

May 05, 2026 at 07:49 am

X-FAB Silicon Foundries weighed down by automotive sector, buoyed by growth technologies

The semiconductor foundry reported declining results for the first half of its fiscal year, hit by weakness in the automotive market. However, X-FAB continues to benefit from the ramp-up of technologies related to electrification, data centers, and advanced industrial applications.

April 30, 2026 at 08:30 am

Lectra weighed down by slowing equipment sales in Q1

The specialist in technology solutions for the textile industry saw its revenue and profitability decline in the first quarter of 2026 amid a tense geopolitical and commercial backdrop. However, the group highlighted the growth of its recurring revenue and an increase in its order book.

April 29, 2026 at 08:41 am

Peugeot Invest sells its stake in Immobilière Dassault for 74.7 million euros

The French investment firm continues its asset rotation strategy with the sale of its 19.8% stake in Immobilière Dassault to Groupe Industriel Marcel Dassault. The transaction is set to bolster its financial flexibility and marks its progressive divestment from the real estate sector.

April 29, 2026 at 08:35 am

Explainer: Why is France's debt rated lower than the USA's?

U.S. debt is higher than France's. Yet the United States gets stronger credit ratings. In reality, markets do not judge countries solely on the level of debt, but on their ability to carry it, finance it, and remain credible.

April 27, 2026 at 10:11 am