Richard Sengmany

Arverne and RGreen Invest step up geothermal rollout in Europe

RGreen Invest has completed a €52.4m investment through its Infragreen V fund in Geogreen, the holding company of Pierre Brossollet, founder and CEO of Arverne, a French provider of geothermal solutions.

July 02, 2026 at 04:16 am

Ailancy Acquires Valmen

Backed since 2021 by Isatis Capital through a majority LBO, Ailancy has acquired Valmen to create France's leading strategy and transformation consulting firm, specializing in banking, finance and insurance.

July 02, 2026 at 03:29 am

Indosuez Wealth Management: Gonzague de La Rochethulon moves up the ranks

Gonzague de La Rochethulon has been appointed head of direct client development for Indosuez Wealth Management's ultra high net worth (UHNW) and high net worth (HNW) segments in France. In this role, he will report to Olivier Ravet, head of sales for Direct UHNW and HNW clients, and will be responsible for accelerating growth in these strategic segments for Indosuez.

July 02, 2026 at 03:16 am

Petra Salesny Appointed Chief Executive Officer of Amundi Alpha Associates

Amundi has announced the appointment of Petra Salesny as Chief Executive Officer of Amundi Alpha Associates. Amundi's private markets multi-management platform oversees more than €24bn across private equity, private debt, infrastructure and real estate. She will continue to serve as Chief Commercial Officer, a role she has held since Amundi's acquisition of Alpha Associates in 2024.

July 02, 2026 at 03:10 am

TotalEnergies sells its minority stake in the Marjoram gas field (Malaysia)

TotalEnergies announced the sale to Inpex of its 85% interest in Block 2E offshore Malaysia, representing a net 8.5% interest in the Marjoram gas field under development, for $350m.

July 02, 2026 at 03:01 am

Sodexo raises its full-year sales outlook

Sodexo's consolidated revenue in the third quarter of fiscal 2026 came to €6.2bn, reflecting 2% organic revenue growth, a negative currency impact of -2.5%, mainly due to the depreciation of the U.S. dollar, and a positive contribution from acquisitions and disposals of +1.4%, notably linked to the acquisition of Grupo Mediterránea, completed at the end of February 2026.

July 02, 2026 at 02:38 am

Slightly higher open seen in Europe after Warsh and easing geopolitics

European stock markets are expected to edge up at the open on Thursday morning, following remarks the day before by Fed Chair Kevin Warsh at a gathering of central bankers in Sintra, Portugal. Investors are also welcoming fresh signs of a thaw in relations between Iran and the United States, with Donald Trump sounding reassuring after indirect exchanges with Tehran. Ahead of the first trades, the CAC 40 is seen up 0.15%. London is heading for a 0.07% gain. Frankfurt and Amsterdam are expected to rise 0.18% and 0.26%, respectively.

July 02, 2026 at 02:32 am

Julien Burdeau Appointed President of Eramet Ideas

Julien Burdeau is appointed president of Eramet Ideas, effective July 1, 2026. He will be tasked with ensuring the alignment of the innovation strategy with the group's strategic priorities.

July 01, 2026 at 12:27 pm

Gold by Gold acquires its first responsible gold reserves

Gold by Gold, an independent French group with operations spanning the entire supply chain for gold and precious metals, has completed, following the successful capital increase finalized in June 2026, the acquisition of its first responsible gold reserves.

July 01, 2026 at 12:15 pm

Technip Energies Announces the End of Its Share Buyback Program

Technip Energies announced the completion of its share buyback program, the launch of which was the subject of a press release on March 18. Between that date and June 30, 2026, the company acquired 4,246,851 treasury shares (representing 2.38% of share capital), at an average price per share of €36.64.

July 01, 2026 at 11:53 am

Oil, active ETFs, cybersecurity... : Althéis's predictions for the second half of 2026

At a press lunch held yesterday morning attended by Zonebourse, Althéis, the asset manager within the Yomoni group, shared its macroeconomic outlook and allocation strategies for the second half of 2026. Speaking to journalists, Olivier Malteste, the firm's chief economist and chief investment officer, and Clément Boyet, a private assets specialist, laid out the main themes they believe will steer markets in the months ahead.

July 01, 2026 at 09:03 am

AI and semiconductors: Acatis warns of the risk of an 'earnings bubble'

For David Houdek, manager of the Acatis Small Diamonds* fund, 'the massive demand for semiconductors and AI infrastructure is very real, and the growth is dizzying.' He then asks: 'But can we already talk about a bubble? Perhaps not a classic valuation bubble, because revenues and profits are very much there. But earnings bubbles are no less dangerous, as U.S. real estate stocks showed before the financial crisis.'

June 30, 2026 at 06:04 am

BNP Paribas Asset Management Alts Exceeds Its Target for the Latest Agility Vintage

BNP Paribas Asset Management Alts (BNPP AM Alts) announced today that it has exceeded its fundraising targets for the second vintage of its private equity co-investment strategy, "Agility", with more than €960m in commitments at the final close of its BNP Paribas Agility Co-Invest Fund 2 ("Agility 2").

June 29, 2026 at 11:01 am

Americans and Iranians jointly pause their strikes

European stocks are mixed at midday as tensions flare again between the United States and Iran. The two nations exchanged strikes over the weekend, each accusing the other of violating their fragile cease-fire signed on June 17. Donald Trump again threatened Tehran, warning the U.S. could return to war to destroy it. Around noon, the CAC 40 is down 0.43% and is heading for a second straight session in the red. Frankfurt and Amsterdam are up 0.08% and 0.23%, respectively.

June 29, 2026 at 06:24 am

Europe Stumbles on Tech

European stock markets closed the final session of the week in the red, weighed down by mounting doubts around the technology sector. Investors also stayed focused on ongoing negotiations between the United States and Iran, which are expected to culminate in a peace agreement. After two straight advances, the CAC 40 fell 0.55% to 8,384.87 points. The benchmark Paris index ended the week down 0.43%. The Euro Stoxx 50 slipped 0.69% to 6,224.18 points. London, Frankfurt and Amsterdam fell 0.14%, 1.25% and 0.60%, respectively.

June 26, 2026 at 11:54 am

Axa Partners Unveils a New Brand for Road Transport

One year after acquiring EBTS, Axa Partners is continuing to integrate its capabilities dedicated to professional road transport under the name Axa Truck & Trailer Uptime Solutions. The move reflects a clear ambition: to help industry players maximize vehicle uptime, reduce business interruptions, and ensure operational continuity through a distinctive combination of services, assistance, insurance, and digital solutions.

June 26, 2026 at 05:23 am

TotalEnergies welcomes the Paris Judicial Court's decision

In a statement published yesterday, TotalEnergies said it was satisfied with the ruling by the Paris Judicial Court. The decision dismisses the petitions brought by the City of Paris and associations seeking to freeze new oil and gas projects by the French multinational, as well as to force a reduction in its oil and gas output.

June 26, 2026 at 05:14 am

Europe in the red, weighed down by a tech slowdown and Apple

More than 90 minutes after the open on Friday, European stock markets are slipping as doubts build around the technology sector. Investors are also keeping a close eye on ongoing talks between the United States and Iran, which are expected to produce a peace agreement. After two straight sessions in the green, the CAC 40 is down 0.38% at 8,399.31 points. The Euro Stoxx 50 is off 0.55% at 6,233 points. London, Frankfurt and Amsterdam are lower by 0.41%, 0.81% and 0.63%, respectively.

June 26, 2026 at 04:44 am

Iraq Threatens to Exit OPEC

Failing an increase in its crude oil production quotas, Iraq says it is prepared to consider all options, including a definitive exit from OPEC. This was announced by a senior official from the Iraqi Oil Ministry to Reuters.

June 25, 2026 at 10:51 am

TotalEnergies takes 10% stake in the Bab Gas Cap concession in Abu Dhabi

TotalEnergies has formalized its entry into the Bab Gas Cap concession in Abu Dhabi, with a 10% stake, alongside ADNOC (60%), bp (10%), CNPC (8%), JODCO/INPEX (5%), ZhenHua (4%) and GS Energy (3%). This new concession, operated by ADNOC Onshore, will allow the partners to develop the vast resources of the gas cap in the Bab onshore field, with a target production capacity of 1.5bn cubic feet per day.

June 25, 2026 at 02:41 am

Mixed Start in Store for European Markets, Micron in the Spotlight

European stock markets are expected to trade in mixed fashion at the open this Thursday. Investors are still watching for progress in the geopolitical negotiations between the United States and Iran aimed at sealing an agreement. The CAC 40 is seen up 0.05%. The FTSE 100 is expected to slip 0.28%. The Dax is set to lose 0.13%. Markets should also react to Micron's fiscal third-quarter results, which came in well above expectations.

June 25, 2026 at 02:35 am