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Bolloré distributes, Exail defends ... Skistar slips

European markets are trading mixed, buoyed by redistribution announcements at Bolloré and solid prospects for Exail Technologies, while Heidelberg and Société Générale benefit from analyst support. Conversely, disappointments are mounting for Ithaca Energy and Thyssenkrupp, penalized by deteriorating results and a darkened outlook.

March 18, 2026 at 09:08 am

Kering bets on jewelry to revive growth

The luxury group Kering has announced the creation of Kering Jewelry, a division dedicated to structuring and accelerating the development of its jewelry activities. This new step comes at a delicate time, marking a turning point in the group's transformation.

March 17, 2026 at 03:51 pm

Apple's widening price gap

For decades, Apple brushed aside the idea of producing truly "low-cost" devices. However, in March 2026, the Cupertino based tech giant seems to be changing its tune. By launching the MacBook Neo at $599, Apple is targeting a new generation of users.

March 17, 2026 at 02:01 pm

The Human Cost of Meta's AI Race

Meta could be preparing to launch one of the biggest waves of layoffs in its history. According to sources obtained by Reuters, the group led by Mark Zuckerberg is considering job cuts that could affect up to 20% of its workforce, or approximately 15,000 to 16,000 employees out of the nearly 79,000 staff the company had at the end of 2025.

March 17, 2026 at 01:22 pm

Apple's Big Pricing Split

For decades, Apple brushed off the idea of making truly "low-cost" devices. But in March 2026, the Cupertino company appears to be changing course. By launching the MacBook Neo at $599, Apple is targeting a new generation of users.

March 16, 2026 at 11:16 am

GN Store makes itself heard, Commerzbank cashes in.... Idorsia goes off the rails

GN Store posts a historic performance after selling its operations to Amplifon, while Soitec secures its future in China with a 10-year contract. By contrast, Idorsia plunges following the departure of its chief executive, and Amplifon is punished over the steep price of its acquisition. Finally, disappointments keep piling up for Swiss industry: Stadler is downgraded, while Interroll and Tecan struggle to convince after annual results come under pressure.

March 16, 2026 at 09:28 am

BYD sets its sights on Canada and global acquisitions

The undisputed leader in electric vehicles in China, BYD is moving onto the offensive. Between plans for a wholly owned plant in Canada and ambitions to buy a struggling legacy automaker, the Shenzhen group is rolling out an aggressive expansion strategy to become a must-have global player by 2026.

March 13, 2026 at 01:04 pm

Glencore bets on coal to revive Rio Tinto deal

While discussions for a $240bn merger failed just last February, the recent surge in coal prices is breathing new life into Glencore's ambitions. The Swiss giant hopes that the rebalancing of valuations will force Rio Tinto back to the negotiating table.

March 13, 2026 at 12:33 pm

Glencore Is Betting on Coal to Revive Talks With Rio Tinto

After merger talks for a $240bn deal collapsed last February, the recent surge in coal prices is giving Glencore fresh hope. The Swiss giant is betting that shifting valuations will force Rio Tinto back to the negotiating table.

March 13, 2026 at 09:11 am

Inditex’s flawless command of segmentation to dominate the market

If Inditex’s latest financial results have confirmed the group’s strength, that resilience is anything but accidental. Beyond its impeccable logistics, a precisely calibrated pricing architecture allows the Spanish giant to lock down every segment of the market, from entry level to premium.

March 12, 2026 at 09:34 am

Zalando shines, Leonardo takes off... HSBC struggles

Accelleron steals the show with results that crush expectations, Zalando benefits from AI-driven productivity gains, and Leonardo wins over investors with ambitious defense guidance. HSBC is closing all of its branches in Qatar in response to the regional conflict, while BMW slips amid tariffs and intensifying Chinese competition.

March 12, 2026 at 09:28 am

The Strait of Hormuz threatens global agricultural supplies

The Strait of Hormuz plays a central role in the trade of natural gas and nitrogen fertilizers. A prolonged disruption of this sea route could severely upset agricultural supply chains and reignite tensions in global food markets.

March 10, 2026 at 02:41 pm

KOSPI index rocked by Middle East tensions

Another bruising session for the KOSPI, which plunged over 8% on Monday. The South Korean index, which has risen by a spectacular 50% over the first two months of the year, now finds itself on the front line as risk aversion returns.

March 09, 2026 at 03:35 pm

Two French Companies Bid Farewell to the STOXX Europe 600 Index

Stoxx Ltd, a subsidiary of the stock exchange operator Deutsche Börse, announced Monday the new composition of its flagship index, the STOXX Europe 600, which brings together the 600 leading listed companies on the continent.

March 04, 2026 at 11:05 am