European stock markets are expected to open without a clear trend on Tuesday, in what promises to be a relatively calm session. The day will be marked by the release of several key indicators in the United States. With just two days to go before Christmas, investors will be paying attention this afternoon to the second estimate of third-quarter GDP, as well as data on industrial production for November. On the corporate front, Technip Energies has received a major order to begin procurement of key equipment needed for its LNG liquefaction plant in Louisiana.

Stocks to Watch Today

 Alstom
 Alstom has signed a contract with Hellenic Train, Greece's leading private railway company, to supply 23 Coradia Stream electric multiple units (EMU). The contract, valued at 393 million euros, includes associated maintenance services for a period of 10 years. Eleven trains are destined for suburban lines, while the other twelve will be used for long-distance intercity routes. The trains will have a maximum speed of 160 km/h.

Elis
 Elis has announced the acquisition of 100% of Adrett Textilservice GmbH Wäscherei und Reinigung ("Adrett") in Germany. Adrett operates a modern laundry facility located in Schuby, northern Germany, near the Danish border. The company provides flat linen rental and maintenance services, catering to a hospitality and restaurant clientele, a particularly dynamic market in Germany. The revenue from this acquisition, estimated at around 12 million euros in 2025, will be consolidated into Elis's revenue from January 1, 2026.

Sword Group
Sword Group has announced the completion of the sale of its subsidiary Tipik to mci group, an international specialist in event and institutional communications. With this transaction, the company dedicated to technological and digital transformation ends its activities related to events. Financially, this sale will have a positive impact on the group's profitability with a slight improvement in operating margins.

Technip Energies
 Technip Energies has received a major order from Commonwealth LNG to begin procurement of the key equipment needed for its 9.5 Mtpa natural gas liquefaction (LNG) plant located in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, United States. This order is part of the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract previously signed with Commonwealth LNG and marks a decisive step towards the final investment decision (FID) expected in the first quarter of 2026.

Macroeconomic Data

 In the United States, the second estimate of third-quarter GDP and data on durable goods orders for October will be published at 2:30 p.m.

In the United States, data on industrial production for November will be released at 3:15 p.m.

At around 8:30 a.m., the euro was up 0.10% at 1.1774 dollars.

Yesterday in Paris

In the absence of new catalysts, European markets retreated at the end of the first session of this shortened week due to the year-end holidays. On the statistics front, in the third quarter, UK GDP rose by 0.1% quarter-on-quarter, as expected. In terms of stocks, Abivax led the SBF 120 index after fresh press rumors. According to the media outlet La Lettre, Eli Lilly is reportedly positioning itself to acquire the French biotechnology company. The CAC 40 fell by 0.37% to 8,121.07 points and the Eurostoxx 50 lost 0.19% to 5,749.49 points.

Yesterday on Wall Street

Unlike European markets, U.S. indices ended the first session of this shortened week (due to the Christmas holidays) with a third consecutive gain. Tomorrow, investors will learn the second estimate of U.S. third-quarter GDP. On the corporate front, Warner Bros. Discovery confirmed it had received a revised and unsolicited takeover offer from Paramount Skydance. The Dow Jones gained 0.47% to 48,362 points, the Nasdaq rose 0.52% to 23,428 points, and the S&P advanced 0.64% to 6,878.49 points.