Not much better. The International Energy Agency (IEA) estimates that the oil sector could do much more to fight climate change than the 1% of investments it devotes to it on average. It is calling on the private majors and national companies, the world's majority in the sector, to do more.

From bad to worse. Boeing has discovered a new software problem on its 737 MAX, which could further delay its return to service. "We are making the necessary upgrades and working with the U.S. Air Force to get the necessary modifications approved," the company said. A first test flight of the B737 MAX equipped with the new software should take place in February, after being initially scheduled for January.

Tesla finds a plot. Tesla has found a 300-hectare plot of land for nearly €41 million to set up its first European factory, in German Brandenburg. The project is expected to create 7,000 jobs there. It has sparked some local protests about the environment and water resources.

French appeal. As part of the "Choose France" plan, multinationals are committing €4bn of investment in France, including Coca-Cola, AstraZeneca, Ericsson and JPMorgan Chase. Dozens of companies will be received today in Versailles by Emmanuel Macron, to encourage them to invest in France, the second favorite destination for foreign companies in Europe behind Germany.

In other news. The American justice system strongly lowered the damages owed by Johnson & Johnson in the Risperdal case. Best Buy has launched an investigation into the personal conduct of its CEO, who had a relationship with one of its executives, who has since left the company. Walt Disney renamed 21st Century Fox into 21st Century Studios. Profitability up at Interroll, despite stagnating revenues. Kuehne + Nagel reorganizes its activities in Asia. Fevertree warns about its results.  BAE Systems acquires the GPS business of Collins Aerospace for $1.925bn in cash. Anglo American reaches an agreement with Sirius Minerals for a buyout at GBp 5.50 per share.