
Jonathan Nahmany
Europe holds steady ahead of Fed meeting amid heightened geopolitical tensions
European equity markets are attempting to extend their positive momentum on the eighteenth day of the Middle East conflict. The CAC 40 is up 0.59% at 7,982 points, matching the Euro Stoxx 50, while the Footsie gains 0.50% and the Dax rises 0.09%.
March 17, 2026 at 11:11 am
Vinci Construction secures 200 million pound contract
UK Fusion Energy, formerly UK Industrial Fusion Solutions, has awarded the Ilios consortium, led by Vinci Construction subsidiary Nuvia, a specialist in nuclear projects and services, a contract for the design and construction of infrastructure for the Step Fusion program in Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom.
March 16, 2026 at 05:06 pm
European markets breathe a sigh of relief as conflict enters third week
Equity markets closed on a positive note during the first session of the week, despite trading on an unstable footing until midday. The CAC 40 rose 0.30% to 7,935 points, while the Euro Stoxx 50 gained 0.40% to 5,739 points.
March 16, 2026 at 04:58 pm
Alstom modernizes Tampa International Airport shuttles
Alstom has announced that four new Innovia R automated people movers are now transporting passengers at Tampa International Airport in Florida. This commissioning marks a significant milestone in the airport's modernization program.
March 16, 2026 at 07:48 am

Arkema
The chemical producer has announced a 20% increase in Kynar PVDF production capacity at its Changshu site in China, with operations scheduled to begin in 2028. This significant investment aligns with the group's strategy to strengthen its Kynar PVDF presence, with a pace and capacity tailored to accelerating demand across the Asia-Pacific region and beyond.
March 16, 2026 at 07:41 am

Arkema boosts PVDF capacity to meet growing demand in Asia
The chemical company has announced a 20% increase in Kynar PVDF production capacity at its Changshu site in China, with commissioning scheduled for 2028. This significant investment aligns with the group's strategy to strengthen its presence in Kynar PVDF, at a pace and scale tailored to the accelerating demand across the Asia-Pacific region and beyond.
March 16, 2026 at 07:39 am
European Markets Mired in Middle East Conflict
Following losses in the previous two sessions, major European indices are trading in negative territory again this Friday morning, marking the fourteenth day of the conflict in the Middle East. Equity markets remain weighed down by ongoing hostilities and volatility in oil prices. The CAC 40, dragged lower by the luxury sector, is down 0.76% at 7,923 points, while the Euro Stoxx 50 has slipped 0.78% and the Dax is down 0.91%.
March 13, 2026 at 09:38 am
Vivendi reports improved annual results
The communications group reported a 4.3% increase in revenue for 2025, reaching 307 million euros. EBITA stood at 45 million euros, compared with a loss of 1 million euros a year earlier, driven by Gameloft's solid performance and a reduction in corporate headquarters costs.
March 12, 2026 at 05:06 pm

Ekinops under pressure after a difficult 2025 fiscal year
At the close of the 2025 fiscal year, the telecommunications solutions provider recorded consolidated revenue of 105 million euros, down 11% compared to 2024. As markets opened this Thursday, the stock plummeted by more than 7% on the Paris Stock Exchange.
March 12, 2026 at 08:34 am
Alstom selected to equip Paris Metro Line 8 with automatic train control
The global leader in smart and sustainable mobility has been chosen by RATP, on behalf of Île-de-France Mobilités, to supply its I-CBTC on-board automatic train control system for Line 8 of the Paris Metro.
March 12, 2026 at 08:05 am
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