Antoine Mariaux
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Hensoldt equips Helsing's drone with an anti-missile warning system
The German sensor specialist is taking another step forward in its partnership with Helsing by integrating its self-protection system into an autonomous combat drone. By mid-session, the stock is up more than 2% in Frankfurt.
July 27, 2026 at 06:48 am
After Lagarde and the Houthis, markets lift their heads
Europe's main stock markets are ending the final session of the week on a positive note, with the CAC 40 up 0.88%, at 8,372 points, just behind London (+0.9%) and Frankfurt (+1.33%). For the week as a whole, performances are also respectable, with +0.40% for Paris, +1.05% for Frankfurt and +1.28% in London.
July 24, 2026 at 12:04 pm
EasyJet, flying toward a possible break-up?
Since early June, the airline has been courted by the US funds Castlelake and Apollo, which have raised their bids week after week, sending the stock soaring. At Bernstein, analysts believe a takeover could above all signal a break-up of the group, rather than a straightforward plan to invest to improve operational efficiency.
July 24, 2026 at 06:28 am
Hit by jet fuel prices, American Airlines slides after its results
The carrier posted sharply lower quarterly profits, but they still topped consensus expectations that were even more pessimistic. At the same time, the group delivered record revenue on still-strong demand and its fare increases. However, the cut to its outlook is weighing on the stock, which is down nearly 8% in New York.
July 23, 2026 at 11:24 am
Bab el-Mandeb, the other strait that could rattle global trade
After tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, threats by Houthi rebels against Bab el-Mandeb (literally 'the gate of lamentations') are raising fears of another major disruption to shipping routes. A true chokepoint between the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, this passage carries a crucial share of global trade. A prolonged closure would force ships to sail around Africa, with potentially significant consequences for transport costs and energy markets.
July 23, 2026 at 10:18 am
RTX raises its annual targets, shares soar at the open
The defense and aerospace group posted sharply higher quarterly results, beating analysts' expectations. Riding that momentum and a record backlog, the company is raising its 2026 outlook, sparking a wave of investor enthusiasm: the stock is up more than 7% at the opening bell on Wall Street.
July 23, 2026 at 09:51 am
EasyJet: profits down, the stock up and analysts 'neutral'
Hit by higher fuel costs and disruptions linked to the conflict in the Middle East, easyJet posted a sharp drop in its pre-tax profit for the third quarter of its fiscal 2026. The airline is nonetheless highlighting the strength of last-minute demand and is reaffirming its outlook. Enough to reassure investors: the stock is up nearly 6% in London.
July 23, 2026 at 05:27 am
MTU Aero ready to test its hydrogen fuel cell, the stock reacts
The German engine maker says it has cleared several key technical milestones that will allow it to move to the next phase: testing. Airbus and EASA are watching this progress closely... as are the markets: MTU Aero shares are up 1.3% on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.
July 22, 2026 at 09:37 am
Exosens edges higher, two analysts lend support
Just days ahead of the release of its first-half results, analysts remain broadly positive on Exosens. Bernstein and Oddo BHF have both reaffirmed their buy recommendation on the stock, arguing that the growth drivers of the vision and imaging technology specialist remain intact, despite some differences in how they view the valuation. The shares are up nearly 1.7% in Paris.
July 22, 2026 at 09:27 am
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