Thomas Barnet

Progress in SFR Acquisition by the Bouygues, Orange and Iliad Trio

The consortium comprising Bouygues, Iliad and Orange is reportedly in advanced negotiations to acquire SFR, Altice's French subsidiary, according to Bloomberg, citing sources close to the matter.

April 16, 2026 at 03:27 am

French Analyst Ratings: All Eyes on Hermès

Hermès' latest financial results have sparked a flurry of analyst activity. As the luxury powerhouse finally feels the pinch of a broader sector slowdown, price target downgrades are pouring in.

April 16, 2026 at 02:57 am

TotalEnergies anticipates robust first-quarter performance

TotalEnergies has released its customary quarterly market indicators ahead of its Q1 earnings report scheduled for April 29. Metrics are trending upward, supported by a more favorable pricing environment.

April 16, 2026 at 02:41 am

Rising Oil Prices Fuel Revenue Surge at Maurel & Prom

The oil group has kicked off the year with strong momentum, driven by favorable pricing and robust operational activity.

April 16, 2026 at 02:31 am

Progress reported in SFR buyout talks by Bouygues, Orange, and Iliad consortium

A consortium comprising Bouygues, Iliad, and Orange is reportedly in advanced negotiations to acquire SFR, Altice's French subsidiary, according to Bloomberg, citing sources familiar with the matter.

April 16, 2026 at 02:21 am

Luxury's grip on the CAC 40 wanes once again

The sharp decline in Hermès shares this morning serves as a stark reminder that the luxury sector is navigating a tricky period at present. In the equity markets, its influence within the CAC 40 has significantly diminished in recent years. Here is the breakdown of the figures.

April 15, 2026 at 05:32 am

Luxury's grip on the CAC 40 wanes further

The sharp sell-off in Hermès shares this morning serves as a stark reminder that the luxury sector is navigating a challenging period. In equity markets, its influence over the CAC 40 has diminished significantly in recent years. Here is the breakdown by the numbers.

April 15, 2026 at 03:43 am

French analyst calls: targets reset on LVMH and Kering

The start of earnings season brings an uptick in analyst coverage. That is the case in luxury after the numbers from LVMH and Kering. More defensive names still appear to be in favor.

April 15, 2026 at 02:56 am

Technip Energies wins two FEED contracts for Port-Gentil refinery

Technip Energies has been awarded two Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) contracts by SOGARA to modernize its Port-Gentil refinery in Gabon.

April 14, 2026 at 12:53 pm

Technip Energies secures two FEED contracts for Port-Gentil refinery

Technip Energies has been awarded two Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) contracts by SOGARA to modernize its Port-Gentil refinery in Gabon.

April 14, 2026 at 12:41 pm

Renault to slash engineering headcount

Renault has confirmed plans to reduce its global engineering workforce by 15% to 20%, following earlier market speculation.

April 14, 2026 at 12:29 pm

Slight organic growth for Havas, driven by the United States

Havas posted a first quarter of slight growth, with net revenue of €638m up 2.5% organically, supported by robust business momentum, particularly in North America. Against this backdrop, the group reiterated its financial targets for the full 2026 fiscal year.

April 14, 2026 at 12:18 pm

Kalray, 2CRSi, Riber, Soitec, Semco... the winners of the AI bets

French investors are on the hunt for stocks poised to benefit, directly or indirectly, from the fallout of the artificial intelligence boom. Five companies have capitalized on this enthusiasm, some of them staging remarkable comebacks. Here are their brief profiles.

April 14, 2026 at 03:56 am

France Analyst Views: Targets Slide on LVMH, UBS Buys the Three French Banks

UBS is taking a closer look at French banks and Barclays at infrastructure. But it is LVMH that is drawing the most comments after its quarterly release.

April 14, 2026 at 02:45 am

French Analyst Ratings: Kering, Legrand and Sodexo in the Spotlight

A handful of rating changes to start the week, notably affecting several CAC 40 constituents (Kering, Legrand, Publicis, Pernod Ricard, Michelin and Stellantis).

April 13, 2026 at 03:24 am

Weekly Earnings Calendar: JPMorgan and Netflix in the US, LVMH and ASML in Europe,

Welcome to the corporate earnings calendar for the week of April 13 to 17, 2026. Key highlights this week include financial releases from Netflix, ASML, and Goldman Sachs, LVMH, JPMorgan Chase, Hermès, Netflix, ASML, and Goldman Sachs.

April 13, 2026 at 03:08 am

US blockade of Hormuz sends crude oil prices back above $100

Donald Trump announced on Sunday that the US Navy will implement a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, even as he had been calling for its reopening as part of negotiations with Tehran.

April 13, 2026 at 02:58 am

The US blockade of Hormuz sends oil back above $100 a barrel

Donald Trump said Sunday that the US Navy would impose a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, even as he had been calling for it to be reopened as part of negotiations with Tehran.

April 13, 2026 at 02:19 am

French analyst calls: UBS backs Thales, Bernstein raises OVH

The latest selection of the week puts defense industrials in the spotlight with UBS, while price targets are lowered on Worldline, Vivendi and Accor.

April 10, 2026 at 02:50 am

MarketScreener Corporate Earnings Calendar: April 10, 2026

April 09, 2026 at 11:35 am

Shareholder divests 4.4% stake in Exosens

Exosens shares are expected to face technical pressure during the April 9 session following a private placement.

April 09, 2026 at 02:49 am