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X-Fab whipsaws in volatile trading
Shares in Belgian semiconductor manufacturer X-Fab experienced an extraordinary session on Wednesday, marked by a 76% surge at its intraday peak, with the stock hitting 15.88 EUR. It has since retraced to 11.90 EUR, though it maintains an exceptional gain of 32%.
May 27, 2026 at 04:16 pm

When I buy a CAC 40 ETF, does my money actually go to French companies?
It is a question many are hesitant to ask because it seems too basic. Yet, it touches upon something fundamental: when investing in an ETF tracking the CAC 40, does the capital truly end up with LVMH, TotalEnergies, or Sanofi? The short answer is no, but this is not unique to ETFs.
May 20, 2026 at 01:08 pm

Why the bond market terrifies everyone when inflation wakes up
There is a curious paradox in financial media coverage. Equities grab the headlines and cryptocurrencies generate the buzz, but it is the bond market that truly strikes fear into central bankers, finance ministers and professional asset managers alike. It's a market that most retail investors blissfully ignore, even though it dictates much of their daily economic lives.
May 18, 2026 at 02:27 pm

Why the Bond Market Terrifies Everyone When Inflation Wakes Up
There is a curious paradox in financial media coverage. Equities grab the headlines and cryptocurrencies generate the buzz, but it is the bond market that truly frightens central bankers, finance ministers, and professional fund managers. It is a market that most retail investors blissfully ignore, even though it dictates a significant portion of their daily economic lives.
May 18, 2026 at 10:07 am
French Analyst Ratings: Price Targets Raised for Vallourec, Teleperformance, and Eutelsat
To kick off the week, analysts are lifting their price targets on several investor favorites. Publicis also sees a valuation upgrade from Citi following its major U.S. acquisition.
May 18, 2026 at 07:29 am
Ten Chinese firms reportedly cleared for Nvidia H200 chips
The United States has authorized approximately ten Chinese companies, including Alibaba, Tencent, ByteDance, and JD.com, to procure Nvidia's H200 chips. However, no deliveries have yet been made, despite clearance also being granted to distributors such as Lenovo and Foxconn, according to information obtained by Reuters from multiple sources.
May 14, 2026 at 08:20 am
10 Chinese companies reportedly cleared for Nvidia H200 chips
The United States has authorized about 10 Chinese companies, including Alibaba, Tencent, ByteDance and JD.com, to buy Nvidia's H200 chips. But no shipments have taken place yet, despite approval also granted to distributors such as Lenovo and Foxconn, according to information Reuters obtained from multiple sources.
May 14, 2026 at 07:56 am
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