
Thomas Barnet
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Anta, Li Ning and ASICS said to have their eyes on Puma
Amid the reshaping of the global sportswear landscape, Germany's Puma, the weak link between Adidas and Nike, is reportedly being courted by China's Anta Sports, Bloomberg has learned. A Puma takeover has been a recurring topic since the company left the Kering fold, after the group failed, like other luxury players before it, to build a bridge between luxury and mass-market fashion.
November 27, 2025 at 08:12 am

Pros expect double-digit growth in stockmarket in 2026
Strategists at major financial institutions have been looking into their crystal balls to set targets for stock indices by the end of next year. Optimism prevails, with double-digit gains anticipated in both Europe and the United States.
November 27, 2025 at 07:06 am
Tesla is falling everywhere… except on the stockmarket
Elon Musk has spent much of the year focusing on Tesla's robotics ambitions and on securing approval for his new $1 trillion pay package. In the meantime, the outlook for the carmaker's core business - selling vehicles - has darkened. And the latest European figures will do nothing to brighten the picture.
November 26, 2025 at 08:51 am
Rachel Reeves' impossible budget equation in the UK
One year after an initial fiscal shock of £40bn, Rachel Reeves is preparing new tax hikes to restore the public finances. But weak growth, doubts over the OBR's forecasts and jittery markets make the equation particularly unstable.
November 26, 2025 at 07:06 am
Novo Nordisk collapses after Alzheimer's drug fails trial
Novo Nordisk announced on Monday that the oral version of its semaglutide-based drug failed to reach its primary endpoint in advanced clinical trials assessing its efficacy against cognitive decline in patients with Alzheimer's disease.
November 24, 2025 at 11:46 am
Kering: three years to get back to the top
Kering's return to growth will require less dependence on Gucci, its flagship brand that is in difficulty, with a further reduction of its boutique network, and strengthening of internal synergies, as CEO Luca de Meo explained in an internal memo.
November 19, 2025 at 10:29 am
Mega-merger in the paint industry as Akzo Nobel and Axalta join forces
On Tuesday Akzo Nobel, the manufacturer of Dulux paint, announced its intention to acquire US-based Axalta Coating Systems. The transaction would create a group worth EUR21.56bn. Under the terms of the deal, Akzo Nobel shareholders would hold 55% of the capital of the new entity, compared with 45% for Axalta shareholders. Will this be enough to boost the stockmarket performance of both companies?
November 18, 2025 at 09:21 am
Crédit Agricole lying in wait in the jungle of bank mergers in Italy
While Rome is delaying the sale of its remaining shares in Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena (MPS), Crédit Agricole is forging its position as a strategic player in the Italian banking landscape.
November 18, 2025 at 07:28 am
Results calendar for November 14, 2025: Allianz, Richemont and Vallourec to end the week
Welcome to the calendar of publications for listed companies on November 14, 2025. Amongst the main announcements today are Allianz, Richemont, Siemens Energy, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group and SMIC.
November 13, 2025 at 05:08 pm
GM pushes its suppliers to turn the page on China
General Motors has asked several thousand of its suppliers to clean up their supply chains of parts from China, according to information obtained by Reuters from corroborating sources. The American automaker is seeking to reduce its dependence on Beijing amid growing geopolitical tensions. The goal is to completely exit China by 2027 for certain suppliers.
November 12, 2025 at 10:36 am
Siemens and Healthineers' billions: verdict on Thursday
Siemens is preparing to unveil a key step in its capital strategy: the partial sale of its stake in Healthineers, its listed subsidiary specializing in medical technologies. This potentially massive transaction could redefine the German group's industrial priorities and strengthen its ability to invest in artificial intelligence and industrial software, sectors considered strategic for the next decade.
November 11, 2025 at 09:19 am
Buffett hands over the reins to Greg Abel and promises a smooth transition
Warren Buffett is preparing to step down at the end of the year and reassures Berkshire Hathaway shareholders that his successor, Greg Abel, is ready. In a farewell letter, the 95-year-old investor reaffirms his confidence in the group's future, while stepping up his philanthropic donations.
November 11, 2025 at 09:17 am
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