Eloi Suinot

Engie scores points after an important quarter

Engie's quarterly results offer several positive signs: solid commercial momentum, cautious optimism, despite uncertainties in the United States, and confirmed forecasts.

May 15, 2025 at 09:56 am

Trump, ethics in the hold

The political scandal of the week has a familiar name: Donald Trump. The gift offered by Qatar to the US president is potentially the most expensive gift ever given by a foreign nation. And it's not just any gift, we're talking about Air Force One, one of the symbols of the United States.

May 15, 2025 at 05:14 am

Donald Trump deals another blow to Big Pharma

Donald Trump is back on the attack against the pharmaceutical industry. The former president is set to sign an executive order on Monday to lower the price of prescription drugs. The goal is to bring US prices in line with those in countries where they are lowest. According to Trump, the measure could take effect almost immediately.

May 12, 2025 at 10:17 am

A new gateway to cobalt with the IPO of Cobalt Holdings in London

Cobalt Holdings, a company created to buy and store physical cobalt, announced on Monday its intention to list on the London Stock Exchange. Among its main investors is commodities giant Glencore.

May 12, 2025 at 10:15 am

May 9 parade in Moscow: from a day of mourning to a celebration of war?

Russia is holding its grand military parade on Friday to commemorate the end of World War II. Billed as the largest ever, the event serves as a military showcase, a moment of national unity, and a diplomatic tool.

May 09, 2025 at 06:17 am

Who is He Lifeng, China's vice premier in charge of tariff negotiations?

Described as the "tsar of the Chinese economy," He Lifeng has become a figurehead of the Chinese Communist Party. Although largely unknown by the general public, he plays a key role in China's international economic relations. In Switzerland from May 9 to 12 will discuss Sino-US trade with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, and will then travel to France to participate in the 10th Sino-French Economic and Financial Dialogue.

May 09, 2025 at 05:25 am

Shopify slumps despite strong growth: the gray areas that are worrying the markets

Despite an eighth consecutive quarter of growth of more than 20%, Shopify's stock fell sharply before the opening of Wall Street. Here are the areas of concern that explain this decline.

May 08, 2025 at 10:34 am

Intercontinental confident about 2025

The British hotel group has had a solid start to the year, with positive results across all its segments. Revenue per available room (RevPar), a key industry metric, is up, and, more importantly, management is resolutely optimistic. Bucking the trend among its competitors, Intercontinental is confident about the rest of 2025.

May 08, 2025 at 05:00 am

A channel of good news for Disney

After missing analysts' estimates four times in the past two years, Disney has far exceeded expectations this quarter with some pleasant surprises. Buoyed by its streaming business, the group posted solid results and reassured the markets. CEO Bob Iger even spoke of "exceptional" performance… and Wall Street seems to agree.

May 07, 2025 at 10:54 am

Legrand boosted by the explosion of data centers

The global electrical infrastructure specialist has exceeded expectations on all fronts: revenue, net profit, and gross margin. An excellent quarter driven by a new growth driver that is gaining weight in revenue: data centers.

May 07, 2025 at 06:36 am

Ahold Delhaize: progress continues

The Dutch retail giant published its results early this morning. Unsurprisingly, Ahold slightly exceeded expectations for the seventh consecutive quarter.

May 07, 2025 at 05:19 am

Uber accelerates autonomous driving

After abandoning the in-house development of its autonomous vehicles in 2020, Uber is back in the race. But this time, the American giant is changing course: no more in-house projects, making way for a strategy based on technological and commercial partnerships. There are four of them this May.

May 07, 2025 at 03:21 am

Skechers goes private, putting 3G Capital's method to the test in the sneaker world

The American sneaker giant has just announced record quarterly sales… and its acquisition for $9.4bn. The famous New York-based fund of Brazilian origin, 3G Capital, is entering a new sector to bring its unique touch.

May 06, 2025 at 11:06 am

With the US market off limits, Shein and Temu are ready to invade Europe

Faced with new customs duties in the United States, Chinese low-cost e-commerce giants Shein and Temu are refocusing their efforts on Europe and Latin America. This is more of a forced redeployment than an offensive move.

May 06, 2025 at 09:17 am

Booking: What to look for in the stock's decline

Booking may have exceeded market expectations, but its share price is being battered because analysts believe the figures show the first signs of a slowdown. As the world's leading online travel agency, the group is on the front line of the doubts surrounding global tourism and US demand.

April 30, 2025 at 09:58 am

BNP Paribas leads the way for European banks

The earnings season continues with a heavyweight: BNP Paribas. The eurozone's leading asset manager sets the tone. In light of its publication, one thing is clear: despite a more uncertain environment, banks are still showing a solid resilience.

April 24, 2025 at 11:05 am

Despite headwinds, Unilever is changing track

Under the leadership of its new CEO, Fernando Fernandez, Unilever is continuing to simplify its brand portfolio to focus on its best-performing products. Q1 2025 looks encouraging. The company describes the results as "resilient." The market tends to agree, albeit without enthusiasm: the stock rose slightly after the announcement, in a bearish European market.

April 24, 2025 at 05:45 am

Boeing results: investors relieved

Investors were eagerly awaiting Boeing's quarterly results. After several turbulent months, the aircraft manufacturer had an opportunity to send a positive signal. The figures published were reassuring: losses were lower than expected and the new CEO, Kelly Ortberg, gave a convincing speech focused on recovery.

April 23, 2025 at 11:01 am

China exceeds growth expectations but remains under pressure

As doubts mount regarding China's ability to achieve its 5% growth target, its Q1 figures are clouding the outlook. Boosted by exceptional measures, the Chinese economy grew by 5.4%, exceeding expectations.

April 17, 2025 at 03:24 am

ASML: Maximum uncertainty?

A rude awakening for ASML: two shocks in quick succession. On the one hand, disappointing quarterly results. On the other, new constraints for the sector signed by Donald Trump. While the American president has limited taxes on semiconductor equipment to 10%, he has also restricted exports of American chips to China. The result: the entire sector is feeling the pinch. But what are we to make of it?

April 16, 2025 at 09:41 am

Bank of America: Solid results in its segments, despite uncertainties

The second largest US bank in terms of assets unveiled its results this morning, following in the wake of its competitors last week. Its management provided an overview of the group's performance and outlook

April 16, 2025 at 05:08 am