Thomas Barnet

Pernod Ricard and Brown-Forman (Jack Daniel's) reportedly in merger talks

French spirits giant Pernod Ricard and US-based Brown-Forman, the owner of the Jack Daniel's whiskey brand, have reportedly held discussions regarding a potential merger, according to back-to-back reports from Bloomberg and Reuters.

March 27, 2026 at 07:57 am

Pernod Ricard: in talks with Brown-Forman

Following recent press speculation, Pernod Ricard confirms that it is in discussions with Brown-Forman regarding a potential tie-up, subject to mutual agreement and customary approvals.

March 27, 2026 at 07:51 am

Imerys to Raise Prices Amid Middle East Tensions

Geopolitical instability in the Middle East is forcing the French group's Performance Minerals division to pass on rising costs to its clients. Price adjustments are effective immediately across its entire product range in all operating regions.

March 27, 2026 at 07:47 am

Imerys to hike prices amid Middle East tensions

Geopolitical instability in the Middle East is forcing the French group's Performance Minerals division to pass on rising costs to its customers. Price adjustments are effective immediately across its entire product range in all operating regions.

March 27, 2026 at 07:32 am

DBV Technologies

DBV Technologies reported a net loss of 147 million USD for 2025, compared to 113.9 million USD in 2024, a widening deficit primarily driven by a 27.3 million USD increase in R&D expenses.

March 27, 2026 at 07:13 am

Pernod Ricard

Following recent press speculation, Pernod Ricard confirms that it is in discussions with Brown-Forman regarding a potential merger, which would be subject to mutual agreement and customary approvals.

March 27, 2026 at 07:12 am

Pernod Ricard and Brown-Forman (Jack Daniel's) reportedly in merger talks

French spirits giant Pernod Ricard and U.S.-based Brown-Forman, the owner of the Jack Daniel's whiskey brand, have reportedly held discussions regarding a potential merger, according to back-to-back reports from Bloomberg and Reuters.

March 26, 2026 at 05:39 pm

Macompta.fr moves from Euronext Access to Euronext Growth

After two years of listing on Euronext Access, Macompta.fr has announced the transfer of its shares to Euronext Growth, effective March 30, 2026.

March 26, 2026 at 02:10 pm

Edenred Targeted by Antitrust Probe in Italy

The Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) has launched an investigation into Edenred Italia and its parent company Edenred SE for a potential abuse of dominant position in the meal voucher market, the regulator announced this morning.

March 26, 2026 at 07:48 am

France Analyst Views: STMicro, Soitec, Trigano and Kering Take Center Stage

Banks and semiconductors are on the agenda this morning, along with companies that reported results (Trigano, Roche Bobois) and the ever-present TotalEnergies.

March 26, 2026 at 07:36 am

Edenred targeted by antitrust probe in Italy

The Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) has launched an investigation into Edenred Italia and its parent company Edenred SE for a potential abuse of dominant position in the meal voucher market, the regulator announced this morning.

March 26, 2026 at 07:26 am

MSCI Launches Daily Private Credit and Private Equity Indices

MSCI is attempting to bring real-time transparency to private markets. With the launch of its Nowcasting (Daily NAV) indices, the index provider now offers daily NAV (Net Asset Value) estimates for private credit and private equity-two asset classes historically characterized by structural opacity.

March 25, 2026 at 03:21 pm

France analyst notes: price targets keep climbing for Schneider and TotalEnergies

Energy-related names are still generating plenty of ink on the Street. The spotlight this morning is on TotalEnergies and Technip Energies.

March 25, 2026 at 07:48 am

SpaceX could file its IPO prospectus as soon as this week

The Elon Musk-controlled group is considering filing its IPO paperwork in the coming days or next week, according to a source cited by leading U.S. tech publication The Information. That would be a major step toward a listing in June.

March 25, 2026 at 07:44 am

France analyst views: Morgan Stanley follows Citi on Teleperformance, Abivax and Eiffage targets raised

Today’s calls are a bit thin on French stocks. Still, there is downside action on Teleperformance and Valneva in particular. Safran and Eiffage, by contrast, are benefiting from higher targets.

March 24, 2026 at 07:36 am

Estée Lauder and Puig Talk Merger

The reshaping of the beauty landscape is underway. Estée Lauder has confirmed it is in talks with Puig, after the Wall Street Journal and the Financial Times reported the discussions. The tie-up could create a stronger rival to L'Oréal.

March 24, 2026 at 07:28 am

Equity market downturns: Which strategies can limit losses?

When equity markets drop sharply, the initial reaction for most investors is the same: seek protection. It's a human instinct. However, in finance, protection is never free. It is paid for through performance, complexity, or missed opportunities-and it is never guaranteed. In this article, we examine the primary traditional options available to investors.

March 23, 2026 at 12:43 pm

Valneva collapses following disappointing news on Lyme disease vaccine

Valneva shares have plummeted 29% in Paris today, following a setback for the Lyme disease vaccine candidate developed in partnership with Pfizer.

March 23, 2026 at 12:31 pm

Trump reverses market losses, oil plunges!

European markets began the week on a somber note… before Donald Trump pulled one of his bombshell announcements out of a hat. In Paris, the CAC 40 swung from a 2% loss to a gain of over 2% in just a few minutes. Brent crude prices plunged 10%. US futures have moved back into the green.

March 23, 2026 at 12:20 pm

Valneva sinks following setback in Lyme disease vaccine trial

Valneva shares plummeted 29% in Paris trading following disappointing news regarding the Lyme disease vaccine candidate developed in partnership with Pfizer.

March 23, 2026 at 11:36 am

Trump reverses market losses, oil plunges!

European markets began the week on a somber note... before Donald Trump pulled one of his bombshell announcements out of a hat. In Paris, the CAC 40 swung from a 2% decline to a gain of over 2% in just a few minutes. Brent crude plummeted 10%, while U.S. futures flipped back into the green.

March 23, 2026 at 11:27 am