
Jonathan Nahmany
Alstom strengthens its industrial footprint in the United States
Alstom has announced the acquisition of an 8-hectare site in Newark, Delaware, where the group plans to establish a new maintenance and after-sales service center dedicated to Amtrak's NextGen Acela high-speed trains. The rail equipment specialist will invest over 55 million dollars (nearly 50 million euros) in the acquisition and development of the site, which is expected to eventually employ around one hundred people.
June 04, 2026 at 05:15 pm
Legrand announces closure of four French sites as part of restructuring plan
The electrical infrastructure specialist (+0.07%) is set to reorganize its industrial footprint in France, involving the phased closure of four sites (Pont-en-Royans, Lagord, Confolens, and Châlus) and the elimination of 178 positions by the end of 2028, according to AFP.
June 04, 2026 at 02:02 pm
European equities rally on signs of Middle East de-escalation
European equity markets are trading mostly in positive territory on Thursday, with the exception of London (-0.52%) and Amsterdam (-0.79%). In Paris, the CAC 40 is up 0.94% at 8,226 points, while the Euro Stoxx 50 has gained 0.12%. The U.S. administration's announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has revived hopes for a broader regional de-escalation, although markets remain cautious pending further developments between Washington and Tehran.
June 04, 2026 at 11:05 am

Wavestone abandons 15% margin target for 2027/28
The consulting group reported consolidated revenue of 954.3 MEUR for the fiscal year ended March, up 1% year-on-year. This growth also stood at 1% on an organic basis, excluding the contribution of Wivoo, consolidated since June 1, 2025, and adjusted for negative currency effects.
June 03, 2026 at 05:25 pm
Carrefour finalizes 200 million euro buyback of existing bonds
Carrefour (+1.27%) announced the successful completion of its tender offer for two existing bond tranches maturing in 2027 and 2028. A total of 200 million euros in securities were tendered and accepted by the group for cancellation. Settlement is scheduled for June 5, 2026
June 03, 2026 at 03:54 pm
Publicis gains ground following Goldman Sachs buy initiation
The French advertising giant rose 0.26%, defying a broader decline in the Paris market, after receiving a favorable coverage initiation from Goldman Sachs. The U.S. investment bank began tracking the group led by Arthur Sadoun with a buy rating and a price target of 110 euros.
June 03, 2026 at 10:51 am

LightOn aims to streamline corporate access to secure AI agents
The French specialist in secure artificial intelligence for sensitive data has launched LightOn Console, an open-access platform designed for developers and Independent Software Vendors (ISVs). This new infrastructure allows companies to deploy a ready-to-use, flexible, and sovereign search and data analysis engine via API in just minutes.
June 02, 2026 at 05:16 pm
Worldline paves the way for agentic commerce in Europe
The European payment services specialist and ING announced at the Money20/20 trade show the successful completion of Europe's first end-to-end agentic payment transaction in a production environment, in partnership with Mastercard.
June 02, 2026 at 05:01 pm
STMicroelectronics lifts CAC 40, Abivax collapses
European stock markets ended higher, bolstered by the strong performance of the semiconductor sector, while investors digest an acceleration of inflation in the eurozone that reinforces the case for further ECB monetary tightening. The CAC 40 gained 0.77% to 8,209 points and the Euro Stoxx 50 rose by 1.18%.
June 02, 2026 at 04:50 pm
Schneider Electric boosted by Berenberg and at the heart of SoftBank's mega AI project in France
The industrial group is leading the CAC 40 index, gaining over 3% in late morning trading on Monday following a dual wave of positive news: a bullish recommendation from Berenberg and the announcement of its strategic role in a massive artificial intelligence infrastructure project led by SoftBank in France.
June 01, 2026 at 10:47 am
Alstom strengthens its footprint in Australia
Alstom has secured an initial order worth 69 million euros (114 million Australian dollars) under a framework agreement awarded by the Department of Transport and Main Roads of Queensland, Australia. This first tranche pertains to Phase 1 of 'The Wave' rail project.
June 01, 2026 at 08:04 am
Saint-Gobain divests technical textiles business
The construction materials specialist has announced the completion of the sale of HKO in Germany and its French subsidiary Deltec to a fund managed by DUBAG Group. These operations specialize in the manufacturing of technical textile components for high-temperature insulation, primarily serving the automotive and industrial sectors.
June 01, 2026 at 07:42 am
European equities set for cautious open
European markets are expected to open with little momentum on Monday, amid a climate of geopolitical uncertainty fueled by developments in the Middle East. Despite speculation regarding a possible extension of the truce between the United States and Iran, investors remain on the defensive following a series of military incidents in the region. According to futures contracts, the CAC 40 is set to gain 0.18% at the open, while the German DAX is expected to rise by 0.23% and the Euro Stoxx 50 by 0.13%.
June 01, 2026 at 07:37 am
French authorities reopen probe into LVMH's stakebuilding in Hermès
The Paris Prosecutor's Office has announced that Swiss lawyer Alexandre Montavon has been placed under formal investigation as part of the inquiry into LVMH's stakebuilding in Hermès, Reuters reports. The operation triggered a high-profile corporate and legal battle between the two luxury giants over a decade ago. In late morning trading, LVMH shares were up 1.62%, while Hermès gained 1.74%.
May 29, 2026 at 11:02 am
Derichebourg beats expectations and raises outlook
The metal recycling specialist is expected to trade significantly higher this Friday on the Paris Bourse, after the group raised its annual recurring EBITDA target following first-half results that came in ahead of expectations.
May 29, 2026 at 08:03 am

Europe buoyed by hopes of easing tensions between Washington and Tehran
European markets are expected to open slightly higher on Friday as investors continue to digest the latest macroeconomic data while monitoring geopolitical developments in the Middle East. According to futures contracts, the CAC 40 is set to gain 0.18% at the open, while the German DAX is expected to rise by 0.23% and the Euro Stoxx 50 by 0.13%.
May 29, 2026 at 07:33 am
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