Jonathan Nahmany

Insurers bet on innovation and sovereignty with Tibi III

France Assureurs on Friday welcomed the launch of the third phase of the Tibi initiative, announced by Economy, Finance and Industrial, Energy and Digital Sovereignty Minister Roland Lescure.

June 19, 2026 at 03:12 pm

CNP Assurances steps up support for innovative companies in Europe

CNP Assurances announced a new €1bn commitment under the third phase of the Tibi initiative, designed to strengthen financing for innovative companies in France and across Europe

June 19, 2026 at 01:54 pm

Maisons du Monde Secures a Refinancing Agreement

The furniture and home decor retailer announced the signing of a conciliation protocol between a consortium of new investors made up of Alteri Investors and Eicos Investment Group and the group's banks. The agreement, reached under the supervision of the conciliators as part of the ongoing conciliation procedure, still needs to be approved by the specialized Commercial Court in Nantes and remains subject to several closing conditions.

June 19, 2026 at 11:25 am

Bystronic Backed by UBS

The glass machining specialist is up nearly 5% on the Zurich exchange in mid-morning trading, after Swiss bank UBS moved its stance on the stock to neutral.

June 19, 2026 at 10:17 am

TF1 and Netflix partnership takes effect

The distribution partnership between Netflix and the TF1 Group becomes effective this Friday, June 19. French subscribers to the streaming platform can now access TF1+, as well as the group's live channels, directly from the Netflix interface.

June 19, 2026 at 08:36 am

Spie delivers a fiber-optic project in Germany

Spie (-0.50%) says it is taking part in the rollout of ultra-fast broadband in the Dithmarschen district in northern Germany. On behalf of the local association responsible for developing the network, the group is building passive fiber-optic infrastructure designed to improve digital coverage in rural areas and expand access to high-speed internet across the region.

June 18, 2026 at 02:48 pm

VYV Group taps Inria to accelerate its push into artificial intelligence

Inria and VYV Group announced the signing of a partnership aimed at developing new artificial intelligence solutions applied to healthcare.

June 18, 2026 at 02:09 pm

USA: Weekly jobless claims above expectations

June 18, 2026 at 01:40 pm

Smith & Wesson posts solid results

The firearms maker is surging more than 20% in premarket trading after reporting higher fourth-quarter revenue.

June 18, 2026 at 01:31 pm

European stocks look a bit listless after the Fed holds steady

European equity markets are mixed late Thursday morning, a day after the Federal Reserve's first monetary policy decision under Chairman Kevin Warsh. Around 12:00 p.m., the CAC 40 was up 0.06% at 8,435 points, while the Euro Stoxx 50 added 0.07%. By contrast, London and Amsterdam were in the red at mid-session, down 0.90% and 0.49%, respectively.

June 18, 2026 at 11:04 am

CCR renews the term of its chairman, Jacques Le Pape

CCR's annual general meeting renewed Jacques Le Pape's director mandate on June 17 for a five-year term. The board of directors then reappointed him as chairman.

June 18, 2026 at 11:02 am

Carrefour under pressure, JPMorgan puts the stock on a Negative Catalyst Watch

The retail giant is posting the steepest decline in the CAC 40 this Thursday, down more than 6%, after JPMorgan placed the stock on a "Negative Catalyst Watch" ahead of the release of its first-half 2026 results, scheduled for July 23.

June 18, 2026 at 10:22 am

WisdomTree adds SpaceX to its space economy ETF

The financial innovation specialist announced that it will add SpaceX to the WisdomTree Space Economy UCITS ETF (WSPC) effective June 29, 2026, following the U.S. aerospace company's IPO. The move strengthens the fund's exposure to the growing commercialization of space by bringing in one of the sector's most iconic and influential players.

June 18, 2026 at 08:59 am

Hunyvers Targets Majority Acquisition of IBH Group

The specialist in leisure vehicle and marine distribution has announced exclusive negotiations to acquire a 51% stake in IBH Group, a leisure vehicle (RV) distributor based in West-Central France. This transaction would represent a major milestone in the group's external growth strategy, involving a company that generated approximately €60m in revenue during its last fiscal year ending August 2025.

June 18, 2026 at 08:07 am

Wallix Signs Strategic AI Partnership with Inria

The cybersecurity solutions specialist and Inria announced the signing of a strategic partnership at VivaTech 2026, aimed at accelerating the development of trusted artificial intelligence solutions dedicated to identity and access cybersecurity.

June 18, 2026 at 07:42 am

Dekuple Accelerates International Expansion in the Middle East

The data marketing and communications specialist is continuing its global expansion with the launch of Das Kapital Dekuple Group, a communications consultancy based in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Majority-owned by the French group with a 51% stake, this new entity was established through a partnership with Hubert Boulos and Ramsey Naja, two prominent figures in the Middle Eastern communications industry.

June 18, 2026 at 07:34 am

Alstom Strengthens Its Presence in Egypt

The rail transport specialist has announced the signing of four contracts with Egyptian National Railways (ENR), as part of a consortium including Rowad Modern Engineering and Concrete Plus, to modernize two of the country's strategic rail corridors. The total value of the contracts reaches approximately €690m, with Alstom's share amounting to nearly €300m.

June 18, 2026 at 07:19 am

Vinci: Slight Increase in Airport and Motorway Traffic for May

The group reported generally stable activity across its transport infrastructure in May, with modest traffic growth recorded in both its airports and motorway network.

June 17, 2026 at 05:39 pm

Wall Street cheers La-Z-Boy results, shares soar

The furniture maker jumped 15% in New York trading after posting quarterly results that beat expectations.

June 17, 2026 at 04:31 pm

M6 Looks to Capitalize on the Success of Les Bleus

The broadcasting group (+0.16%) dominated the ratings last night thanks to the broadcast of the French national team's first match of the 2026 World Cup, which was followed by nearly 14m viewers.

June 17, 2026 at 02:51 pm

The Fed Keeps Wall Street in Suspense

U.S. equity markets are expected to open slightly higher on Wednesday as investors hold their breath ahead of the Federal Reserve's monetary policy decision and, more importantly, the inaugural press conference of its new chair, Kevin Warsh. Minutes before the opening bell, S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures are up 0.12% and 0.54%, respectively.

June 17, 2026 at 01:54 pm