Vincent Gallet

Deutsche Bank lowers target on Antin, shares retreat

Antin Infrastructure Partners fell 1% to €9.4, following commentary from Deutsche Bank. The German lender reaffirmed its 'hold' rating on the infrastructure investment fund manager but lowered its price target from €12 to €11.50.

June 17, 2026 at 09:55 am

Colruyt edges higher following annual results

Colruyt shares rose 0.5% to €34.5 in Brussels trading, a day after the food retailer released annual results that ING described as mixed, though the figures were bolstered by the announcement of a €100m share buyback program.

June 17, 2026 at 09:27 am

HSBC Partners with Google Cloud to Deploy AI Capabilities

HSBC and Google Cloud have announced a multi-year partnership aimed at designing and deploying AI capabilities across the banking group's global operations, seeking to accelerate innovation in areas such as hyper-personalized advisory services and financial crime risk management.

June 17, 2026 at 08:57 am

Deutsche Bank Raises Target for Euronext Following BNY Strategic Alliance

Euronext shares remained relatively stable, up 0.2% at €148.8 in Paris trading, as Deutsche Bank reiterated its buy recommendation on the stock. The German bank confirmed Euronext as its top pick among European exchanges, citing higher earnings per share forecasts and raising its price target from €170 to €180.

June 17, 2026 at 08:35 am

Straumann raises 2026 profitability targets

Straumann Group has announced an upward revision of its profitability forecast for the current fiscal year, driven by sustained operational improvements across its business franchises, a favorable geographic mix, and lower than expected customs duties.

June 17, 2026 at 08:02 am

Aegon Appoints Will Fuller as COO and Selects New York for Corporate Headquarters

Aegon has announced leadership changes designed to bolster strategic execution and support the planned relocation of its legal and corporate headquarters to the United States, confirming New York as the chosen site for its new home.

June 17, 2026 at 07:37 am

United Kingdom: Annual Inflation Holds Steady at 2.8% in May

The UK Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 2.8% year on year in May, maintaining the same annual rate observed the previous month, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

June 17, 2026 at 07:20 am

Vinci's Castor Employee Shareholding Fund Surpasses 10% Stake

Amundi Asset Management, acting on behalf of the Castor Vinci employee investment fund (FCPE) under its management, has notified the AMF that it crossed the 10% threshold of Vinci's capital and voting rights on June 9, following an acquisition of shares on the market.

June 17, 2026 at 07:05 am

Bank of France Drastically Cuts 2026 Growth Forecast

In its June economic outlook, the Bank of France indicated that its baseline scenario now projects GDP growth of 0.5% for France in 2026, a downward revision of 0.4 percentage points compared to its March projections.

June 17, 2026 at 06:47 am

Sandoz Opens New Biosimilars Center in Slovenia

To mark the 20th anniversary of the world's first biosimilar launch, Sandoz has announced the inauguration of a new biosimilar development center in Ljubljana, Slovenia, aimed at strengthening and expanding its internal capabilities in the sector.

June 17, 2026 at 06:30 am

Worldline launches its new employee share ownership plan

Worldline has announced the launch of its new employee share ownership plan, "ASTERIA 2026," reserved for members of the group savings plan. The initiative aims to recognize employee contributions to the group's performance while offering them the opportunity to participate in its long-term strategy.

June 17, 2026 at 06:12 am

Yesterday on Wall Street: Markets Close on a Mixed Note

Wall Street ended Tuesday's session on a mixed note, though optimism generally prevailed as the VIX retreated another -1.5% to slip below 16.00, despite a slight 0.57% decline in the S&P 500 to 7,511 at the close. While the Dow Jones climbed 0.64% to 52,000, the Nasdaq-100 shed 1.89% to 29,968 as the technology sector showed signs of losing momentum.

June 17, 2026 at 06:05 am

Moody's Brings Its Connected Intelligence to Amazon Q

Financial rating agency Moody's has announced that its connected intelligence is now available on Amazon Q, a personalized and proactive AI assistant that integrates applications, systems, tools, data, and workflows into a single experience via a dedicated Model Context Protocol (MCP) server.

June 16, 2026 at 03:57 pm

TripAdvisor's TheFork Boost Proves Short-Lived

The "TheFork effect" ultimately proved fleeting for TripAdvisor. While shares surged nearly 7% early Monday following the announcement of a deal to divest the subsidiary, the stock saw its gains melt away, with the stock closing up just 1.2%. This Tuesday, TripAdvisor is up a modest 0.6% at approximately $12.6, amid mixed reactions from the analyst community: while Wedbush views the transaction favorably, Jefferies remains more reserved about it.

June 16, 2026 at 03:47 pm

Ubisoft: Barclays Drops Below 5% Threshold

June 16, 2026 at 03:27 pm

TripAdvisor's TheFork Boost Proves Short-Lived

The "TheFork effect" ultimately proved fleeting for TripAdvisor: after surging nearly 7% early Monday following the announcement of a deal to divest the subsidiary, the stock saw its gains erode to close up just 1.2%. This Tuesday, TripAdvisor shares rose a modest 0.6% to approximately $12.6, amid mixed reactions from the analyst community: while Wedbush views the transaction favorably, Jefferies remains more circumspect.

June 16, 2026 at 03:08 pm

Airbus to Develop New Capabilities for its A400M

Airbus Defence and Space has announced the signing of a contract with OCCAR (Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation), acting on behalf of the French Directorate General of Armaments (DGA), to develop new capabilities for the A400M.

June 16, 2026 at 02:47 pm

Thales Partners with Aura Aero to Develop French Drone

Thales has announced a collaboration with Aura Aero as part of a French drone project supported by the Ministry of the Armed Forces and the DGA. This partnership aims to develop a MALE (Medium Altitude Long Endurance) drone solution capable of performing intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions for French forces.

June 16, 2026 at 02:12 pm

U.S. Import Prices Surge 1.9% in May

U.S. import prices rose by 1.9% in May 2026 compared to the previous month, according to the Department of Labor, significantly exceeding economist expectations of a 1% increase.

June 16, 2026 at 01:40 pm

Palantir Confirms Long-Term Contract with DGSI

Responding to announcements made this morning by the French Prime Minister, Palantir Technologies confirms that its long-term contract with the General Directorate for Internal Security (DGSI), which was renewed at the end of 2025 for several years, remains fully in effect.

June 16, 2026 at 01:36 pm

CSG Strengthens Partnership with Ukrainian Armor

CSG has announced a strategic partnership agreement between its subsidiary, AviaNera Technologies, and Ukrainian Armor, aimed at bolstering cooperation in the development and supply of advanced propulsion solutions for Ukrainian missile and drone systems.

June 16, 2026 at 12:55 pm