
Jonathan Nahmany
European markets pause ahead of Nvidia showdown
European markets ended Wednesday's session slightly higher, bolstered by hopes of a de-escalation in the Middle East. Movements remained range-bound for the CAC 40 (-0.07%) and the FTSE (+0.07%), while the Euro Stoxx 50 gained 0.16%.
May 19, 2026 at 04:53 pm

STEF reshuffles French management with five key appointments
The specialist in temperature-controlled food transport and logistics services has announced five appointments to its French executive team, effective since early May. The move follows a governance restructuring initiated after Damien Chapotot was named Chief Operating Officer for France.
May 19, 2026 at 03:38 pm
Dr. Martens Boosts Profitability and Maintains Strategic Ambitions
The British footwear manufacturer saw its shares surge 7% in London following the release of its annual results, which highlighted a significant improvement in profitability despite a decline in overall sales.
May 19, 2026 at 10:55 am
Wall Street Hesitates Ahead of Nvidia Results Amid Middle East Tensions
U.S. equity markets are trading without a clear direction on Monday, as the investment climate remains dominated by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and anticipation of Nvidia's earnings report. Around 5:00 p.m., the Dow Jones rose 0.34% while the Nasdaq slipped 0.08%, as investors remain cautious regarding inflationary risks linked to the Middle East conflict and uncertainties surrounding a potential lasting agreement between Washington and Tehran.
May 18, 2026 at 04:16 pm
Publicis in the spotlight following LiveRamp acquisition
The French advertising giant (+2.10%) leads the CAC 40 gainers this Monday following the acquisition of the American firm for 2.2 billion dollars in an all-cash transaction. The group, chaired by Arthur Sadoun, also raised its growth targets for 2027 and 2028.
May 18, 2026 at 10:24 am
Ryanair reports surging profits but remains cautious for the summer
The Irish airline (-2.59%) posted an after-tax profit of 2.26bn for its fiscal year ending in March, up from 1.61bn a year earlier, slightly exceeding the analyst consensus of 2.20bn.
May 18, 2026 at 08:41 am
Pierre & Vacances-Center Parcs hit by data breach
The tourism group announced on Friday that it has filed a formal complaint following a data breach involving 1.6 million bookings. The incident affects the La France du Nord au Sud platform, a subsidiary of its Maeva brand.
May 18, 2026 at 07:56 am
CAC 40 slips back below 8,000 mark amid risk-off sentiment
European markets are trading in the red, weighed down by a resurgence of risk aversion fueled by geopolitical tensions and inflationary concerns. Following a two-session rebound, the CAC 40 has retreated below the symbolic 8,000-point threshold, shedding 1.35% by midday. The downward trend is widespread across the continent's major hubs: the Euro Stoxx 50 is down 1.82%, while the German DAX has lost 1.74% and the British FTSE 1.43%.
May 15, 2026 at 11:24 am
Casino opens new conciliation proceedings as part of financial restructuring
As part of its plan to strengthen and adapt its financial structure, the retailer has indicated that it is continuing discussions with financial creditors across several group entities.
May 15, 2026 at 07:32 am
Altice France extends asset negotiations with Bouygues Telecom, Free, and Orange
Altice France has announced an extension, until June 5, 2026, of the exclusivity period granted to the consortium comprising Bouygues Telecom, Free-Iliad Group, and Orange regarding discussions for certain assets.
May 15, 2026 at 07:26 am
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