Enzo Willcox

Understanding the Mechanics of Share Buybacks

The surge in share buybacks is no coincidence. This mechanism offers tangible benefits for both the company and the investor. However, caution is recommended as well, because these buybacks can also serve as a smokescreen.

March 26, 2026 at 10:08 am

Dark pools and the indicators used to decipher them

Off-market transactions now account for nearly half of US trading volumes, away from the public eye. The DIX, based on movements within Dark Pools, helps decode a portion of this activity.

March 25, 2026 at 01:27 pm

Siemens and Grifols on the mend... Inwit loses signal.

Oil majors are retreating on lower crude prices, while Nordic banks trade ex-dividend. Grifols shows tangible signs of deleveraging and Siemens secures a new partner. Inwit loses its contract with Fastweb, a Swisscom subsidiary.

March 25, 2026 at 05:03 am

Are Inverse ETFs Like ProShares Short S&P 500 Worth the Risk?

Betting against the S&P 500 might seem counterintuitive. Yet, that is the core principle of an ETF widely used for hedging or speculation. While the ProShares Short S&P 500 may look appealing when markets turn volatile, it is not a tool for the faint-hearted.

March 23, 2026 at 06:42 am

Stadler stays on track, Aker runs at full speed and Wizz Air drops

Ithaca posts a solid performance, IG and Aker will reward their shareholders. Standard Chartered is hurt by foreign exchange moves, while Boliden and Coloplast are hit by analyst calls. Wizz Air slides as oil jumps again.

March 19, 2026 at 04:40 am

Honda: In search of lost time

Once admired for its financial stability, the Japanese brand is preparing to announce the first loss in its history. After long years of unproductive investment, Honda is developing a revised business plan that will serve as a testament to its ability to execute a successful transition.

March 17, 2026 at 09:04 am

Trustpilot Posts 5-Star Results, Fraport Takes Off and Indra Splinters.

Springer and Sartorius Stedim surprise the market with ambitious guidance. Fraport benefits from Jefferies' backing, while Indra confirms its fears about a loss of competitiveness if a joint venture project comes to life. OVH loses Morgan Stanley's support.

March 17, 2026 at 06:04 am

Exail: The Rising Star of European Defense

A 33-kilometer-wide stretch of water has once again become the epicenter of global anxiety in March 2026, as so often throughout history. As tensions with Iran escalate, Exail is capitalizing on the growing threat to global shipping lanes. The stock has surged 62% since January 1st, nearing its recent record high of 138 EUR. This Monday, it jumped over 5% by late morning, reaching 135 EUR.

March 16, 2026 at 07:09 am

Amplifon steps on the gas with the acquisition of GN Store's hearing-aid business

Amplifon is sealing the largest acquisition in its history. On Monday, March 16, GN Store reached a definitive agreement to sell its Hearing business to the Italian heavyweight. Valued at DKK17bn (about €2.3bn), the deal lets one side refocus on technology and the other become a fully integrated global leader.

March 16, 2026 at 05:27 am

The Xiaomi "sandwich" - why low-cost tech is not immune to inflation

Xiaomi finds itself squeezed between rising chip prices and a cooling Chinese market, two pressures that are showing no signs of easing. The upcoming 2025 earnings report is already looking bleak, fueled by a bearish bet on the stock that could seal the company's future.

March 13, 2026 at 07:15 am

Yield Curve: The Signal the ECB Does Not Want to See

One chart and two lines are enough to capture what markets really think about the European economy right now. This week, finance’s most closely watched indicator is flashing a warning of distrust.

March 13, 2026 at 05:36 am

Be Semiconductor draws interest, Zalando climbs, and Daimler Truck loses its grip.

Lam Research is said to be in talks to acquire BE Semiconductor, Uniper moves past a period of energy crisis, and Zalando benefits from convincing results. As the Thyssenkrupp Jindal Steel & Power deal could fall apart, Daimler Truck posts results down year over year.

March 13, 2026 at 05:11 am

Market Panic: A User's Guide

The VIX index reached 35 points at the beginning of the week, a level of stress the market had not experienced since April 2025. Although while some see this as a simple indicator of anxiety, others read it as a mechanism of forced flows where derivative products no longer offer protection but instead precipitate falls.

March 12, 2026 at 05:32 am

Storm hits global stock indices

For the past 10 days, markets worldwide have swung into the red. Between tariffs, a rising oil price and a deepening conflict in the Middle East, here is a look back at the performance of the main stock indices.

March 09, 2026 at 12:03 pm

Strikes in Iran send shockwaves through the markets

As tensions erupt in the Gulf, economic stability is called into question, and fears of escalation turn every missile and every barrel of oil into a crucial political and economic stake.

March 04, 2026 at 07:39 am

Richemont, the Cartier era

As gold hits record highs, is the Swiss group benefiting from, or being squeezed by, the surge in raw materials? That amounts to asking how much pricing power a group increasingly exposed to jewellery really has.

March 04, 2026 at 05:03 am

Ferretti, the ultra-luxury bet

In a nautical industry under pressure, an Italian company is holding its ground. Ferretti has chosen to focus on ultra-luxury, a segment that could shield it from the turbulence tied to boating's historic cyclicality. A strategy that appears to be paying off.

March 03, 2026 at 11:03 am

Block Invents the AI-Generated Layoff Plan

Jack Dorsey's company says it is cutting its workforce because AI tools will replace thousands of jobs. Management argues the shift is inevitable, feeding the most extreme scenarios now circulating in the market. But so far, AI-linked layoffs have remained relatively limited.

February 27, 2026 at 08:56 am