Jonathan Nahmany
European equities under pressure, Soitec soars
European markets are trading lower this Thursday morning as investors remain cautious ahead of a series of major macroeconomic releases in the United States, while geopolitical tensions surrounding Iran maintain nervousness across energy and bond markets. Shortly before 10:30 a.m., the CAC 40 was down 0.49% at 8,167 points. The Euro Stoxx 50 lost 0.32%. Other major European hubs were also trading lower, including London (-0.94%), Frankfurt (-0.94%), and Amsterdam (-0.54%).
May 28, 2026 at 04:40 am
Baikowski appoints Mikael Frenkian as Chief Executive Officer
The specialist manufacturer of specialty industrial minerals has announced the appointment of Mikael Frenkian as CEO, effective June 1, 2026. The decision was ratified during the latest Board of Directors meeting chaired by François-Xavier Entremont.
May 28, 2026 at 03:54 am
Jolt Capital Recruits Samsung Semiconductor Specialist
Jolt Capital is strengthening its Asian presence with the appointment of Jinah Hahm as Value Creation Partner in Seoul. A former executive at Samsung Electronics, where she spent nearly twenty years, she brings deep expertise in semiconductors, AI infrastructure, and advanced computing technologies.
May 28, 2026 at 03:35 am
Reworld Media refinances bank debt through 2032
The media group has finalized the refinancing of its entire bank debt. This 115 million euro refinancing extends debt maturity to 2032 and supports the group's continued expansion into digital, artificial intelligence, and international markets.
May 27, 2026 at 12:28 pm
Europlasma extends negotiations over the sale of its defense division
The industrial group, which specializes in the development of strategic activities, pollution control, and decarbonization, has announced a one-month extension of negotiations regarding the proposed sale of its defense-related operations. Initially scheduled to run until May 25, 2026, the discussion period has now been extended to June 25, 2026.
May 27, 2026 at 12:20 pm
LDC raises targets following record 2025-2026 fiscal year
The agrifood group posted record results for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, hitting the targets of its 2022 strategic plan a year ahead of schedule. Driven by resilient poultry consumption, strategic acquisitions, and price adjustments within the poultry sector, LDC saw its revenue grow by 15.2% to 7.28 billion euros.
May 27, 2026 at 12:11 pm
LightOn signs three-year contract with Infocom'94 to deploy sovereign AI
The French specialist in secure AI for sensitive data has announced a three-year agreement with Infocom'94, a joint association and public digital operator in the Île-de-France region. The organization pools IT management for 26 local authorities representing nearly 463,000 residents.
May 27, 2026 at 11:56 am
Abercrombie reassures investors with quarterly results beating expectations
Abercrombie & Fitch is trading up this Wednesday (+10.5% in the first hour of trading), after posting quarterly results that exceeded forecasts, driven by continued robust demand in the US, despite a slowdown in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region, linked to persistent geopolitical tensions between the United States, Israel and Iran.
May 27, 2026 at 10:08 am
Abercrombie Reassures Investors with Quarterly Results Beating Expectations
Abercrombie & Fitch is expected to trade higher this Wednesday after posting quarterly results that exceeded forecasts. The performance was driven by continued robust demand in the American market, despite a slowdown in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region linked to persistent geopolitical tensions between the United States, Israel, and Iran.
May 27, 2026 at 09:21 am
Wall Street Supported by Easing Oil Prices and AI Momentum
Major U.S. indices are expected to open higher this Wednesday as investors continue to bet on a near-term resolution to the Middle East conflict, a scenario contributing to a cooling of the oil markets. WTI crude fell by more than 5% following reports from Iranian state television suggesting the possibility of an agreement with the United States to reopen maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.
May 27, 2026 at 08:56 am
Lululemon Poised to End Standoff with Founder Chip Wilson
Lululemon Athletica, whose shares rose more than 2% in New York pre-market trading, is reportedly nearing a deal with founder Chip Wilson to resolve ongoing tensions between the two parties, Reuters reported Tuesday, citing sources familiar with the matter.
May 27, 2026 at 08:21 am
Green Light Expected for $110bn Merger Between Paramount and Warner Bros
U.S. antitrust authorities appear inclined to approve Paramount's $110bn acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, according to reports published Tuesday by Semafor, citing sources familiar with the matter.
May 27, 2026 at 08:16 am
Fill Up Média strengthens its presence in the programmatic DOOH market
The specialist in digital out-of-home advertising with sound on fuel dispensers has announced the opening of its digital out-of-home (DOOH) inventory to Azerion's programmatic platform, an initiative designed to bolster the visibility and accessibility of its screens for advertisers and agencies.
May 26, 2026 at 12:19 pm
Markets heat up amid renewed geopolitical tensions
European equity markets are trading cautiously on Tuesday, following the previous session's rebound, as hopes for a de-escalation between Washington and Tehran lose momentum. Shortly before noon, the CAC 40 is down 1.04% at 8,171 points, while the Euro Stoxx 50 has slipped 0.84%. Only the London Stock Exchange, which was closed yesterday for a bank holiday, is seeing gains (+0.63%).
May 26, 2026 at 06:13 am
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