Thomas Barnet
Journalist
Lotus Bakeries, the most expensive speculoos on the (stock) market in Europe
Lotus Bakeries shares topped the EUR13,000 mark this week to set a new record. The Belgian company is not only one of the most expensive stocks on European exchanges, it is also one of the richest-valued: 52x this year's expected earnings. That's the same multiple as names such as Robinhood, Salesforce and Dell.
August 25, 2026 at 10:36 am
Eni is betting on a nuclear fusion plant in Europe by the 2040s
The Italian group wants to help roll out a commercial nuclear fusion plant in Europe by the early 2040s, and possibly sooner. Eni sees the technology as a business that could become its 'next refinery', an executive told the Financial Times.
August 24, 2026 at 02:59 am
The Panama Canal cuts transits as El Niño threat looms
The Panama Canal will limit the number of ships allowed to cross starting in September, reversing what it was still projecting in the spring. Weak rainfall and the prospect of a prolonged El Nino episode are raising fears of another decline in water reserves.
August 21, 2026 at 05:12 am
Gold climbs back to $4,500 an ounce, highest level since early June
The yellow metal is still rising, supported by a weaker dollar and debt buybacks announced by the US Treasury. Investors are now watching the Federal Reserve, whose next decisions will be decisive for whether the rally continues.
August 21, 2026 at 03:09 am
Gold climbs back to $4,500 an ounce, a high since early June
The yellow metal is rising again, supported by a weaker dollar and debt buybacks announced by the U.S. Treasury. Investors are now watching the Federal Reserve, whose next decisions will be decisive for whether the rally continues.
August 21, 2026 at 01:23 am
Shein Pushes Back Its Hong Kong IPO, Valuation Slumps
Shein plans to launch its Hong Kong initial public offering on Monday, with a first trading date now targeted for around September 1. The group hopes to be valued between $26bn and $27bn, far from the $100bn mark reached in 2022.
August 21, 2026 at 01:11 am
Seoul Tests Arctic Route to Bypass the Suez Canal
On Saturday a South Korean container ship is set to depart for Europe via the Northern Sea Route, which has been made more accessible by melting ice. Seoul hopes to cut transit times, although the push requires delicate cooperation with Russia.
August 20, 2026 at 03:43 am
US debt tops $40tn for the first time
Total US debt has crossed a historic threshold, further fueling concerns about the sustainability of federal finances. Rising social spending, mounting interest costs and insufficient revenue are threatening a budget path that is already under intense pressure.
August 20, 2026 at 02:36 am
Strait of Hormuz: how the United States is moving millions of barrels past Iran
The US military is organizing nightly tanker transits through a channel off Oman, Axios reports. Nearly 10 million barrels are now believed to move through each day, albeit about half the volumes recorded before the conflict.
August 20, 2026 at 02:22 am
Samsung reportedly preparing a huge back-to-school gift for its shareholders
Riding the AI-driven chip supercycle, Samsung Electronics is reportedly preparing a sweeping shareholder payout plan. The South Korean group could devote more than 100,000 billion won to it, or about €61.7bn.
August 20, 2026 at 01:46 am
Strait of Hormuz: how the United States is moving millions of barrels right under Iran's nose
The US military is arranging nightly transits of oil tankers through a channel running along Oman, Axios reports. Nearly 10 million barrels are now said to move through each day, about half the volumes recorded before the conflict.
August 20, 2026 at 01:43 am
At Stellantis, bad news is coming in waves
Stellantis shares fell sharply yesterday after the company announced a major global vehicle recall due to the risk of a malfunction in rearview cameras. The stock is now down 53% in 2026, has hit a new low since 2013, and has managed the dubious feat of being the worst performer in both the CAC 40 and the FTSE MIB, its two benchmark indexes.
August 18, 2026 at 01:49 am
Fastned and ArgenX make Benelux shine, SIG Group stirs concern
News flow is fairly thin in the wake of August 15. Declines are scarce, with the exception of SIG Group. On the upside, Fastned continues to benefit from broker target hikes, and ArgenX is posting encouraging Phase III results.
August 17, 2026 at 04:45 am
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