Thomas Barnet

North Atlantic Energies postpones publication of annual accounts

March 19, 2026 at 04:16 am

Gas prices skyrocket in Europe

Israeli strikes against Iranian gas facilities and Tehran's retaliation on adjacent Qatari sites in recent hours have caused gas prices in Europe to soar once again. Around 8:00 AM, the TTF (the market that sets the benchmark gas price in Europe) surged by nearly 30% to around 70 EUR per MWh, compared to 53 EUR the previous day and 31 EUR before the outbreak of hostilities in Iran.

March 19, 2026 at 03:39 am

Drone Volt

The professional civilian drone specialist recorded 2025 revenues of 8.7 million euros, compared to 32.7 million euros in 2024.

March 19, 2026 at 03:35 am

Bastide Le Confort Médical

Bastide Le Confort Médical reported a group share net profit of 29.5 million euros for the first half of 2025-2026, compared to 0.6 million euros a year earlier. Recurring operating profit grew by 4.7% to 23.5 million euros, representing an operating margin of 9.0%, down 0.3 points.

March 19, 2026 at 03:15 am

European banks: solid fundamentals in the face of Middle East risks (Scope)

European banks are approaching the rise in tensions in the Middle East with robust financial foundations. However, according to Scope, indirect transmission channels could weigh on credit and financial stability.

March 18, 2026 at 10:11 am

European banks: solid fundamentals in the face of Middle East risks (Scope)

European banks are approaching rising tensions in the Middle East with robust financial foundations. However, according to Scope, indirect transmission channels could weigh on credit and financial stability.

March 18, 2026 at 09:52 am

North Atlantic Energies soars ahead of takeover bid

North Atlantic Energies, formerly Esso SAF, has recorded seven increases in eight trading sessions amid renewed tensions in the Middle East. The stock rose from EUR38 before the US-Israeli intervention in Iran to EUR66.90 at Tuesday's close (+76%).

March 18, 2026 at 04:34 am

Paris and Berlin attempt to relaunch the European FCAS fighter jet program

France and Germany are seeking to overcome tensions surrounding the Future Combat Air System program, which has been weakened by industrial disagreements between Dassault Aviation and Airbus.

March 18, 2026 at 04:12 am

Microsoft threatens Amazon and OpenAI with lawsuits amid cloud rivalry

The Financial Times says that Microsoft is considering legal action against Amazon and OpenAI over a $50bn deal that could violate its exclusive cloud partnership with the creator of ChatGPT.

March 18, 2026 at 04:11 am

Vallourec wins a CCS contract in Indonesia

March 18, 2026 at 04:07 am

Sanofi's venglustat granted new promising status

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation to Sanofi's experimental drug venglustat for the treatment of neurological manifestations of Gaucher disease type 3 (GD3).

March 18, 2026 at 04:05 am

Lacking a target, Bolloré to pay out an XXL dividend

The Bolloré Group will finally use its war chest to directly reward its shareholders. The windfall from the disposals of Bolloré Africa Logistics and Bolloré Logistics (a total of EUR10bn recovered) will be used to pay an exceptional dividend of EUR1.50 per share.

March 18, 2026 at 04:02 am

Sanofi's venglustat receives promising new status

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Breakthrough Therapy designation to Sanofi's investigational drug venglustat for the treatment of neurological manifestations of Gaucher disease type 3 (GD3).

March 18, 2026 at 03:29 am

Vallourec secures CCS contract in Indonesia

March 18, 2026 at 03:19 am

Lacking targets, Bolloré to pay out massive dividend

The Bolloré Group will ultimately use its war chest to directly reward its shareholders. The windfall from the sales of Bolloré Africa Logistics and Bolloré Logistics (a combined 10 billion euros recovered) will be used to pay an exceptional dividend of 1.50 EUR per share.

March 17, 2026 at 02:02 pm

North Atlantic Energies Soars Ahead of Takeover Bid

North Atlantic Energies, formerly Esso SAF, has just recorded seven gains in eight sessions amid rising tensions in the Middle East. The stock climbed from 38 EUR prior to the U.S.-Israeli intervention in Iran to 66.90 EUR at Tuesday's close (+76%).

March 17, 2026 at 01:23 pm

Triple news update for STMicroelectronics

It is a busy Tuesday morning for STMicroelectronics, which has unveiled three major updates.

March 17, 2026 at 06:27 am

BNP Paribas announces ambitions for its asset management platform

BNP Paribas has unveiled a strategic plan for its asset management platform, positioning it as a key contributor to the group's 13% ROTE (Return on Tangible Equity) target by 2028.

March 17, 2026 at 06:24 am

Ferrari dismisses any dispute over the name of its future electric car

Ferrari has ensured that no copyright issues exist regarding the name of its future electric car, dubbed "Luce," despite questions raised in the press concerning models already bearing this name at Mazda.

March 17, 2026 at 06:21 am

Too Scattered, OpenAI Prepares to Overhaul Its Strategy

The Wall Street Journal has learned that OpenAI is preparing to make a strategic pivot to refocus on coding and enterprise solutions. Executives want to end an approach that is deemed too dispersed, which involved multiplying projects at the risk of diluting efforts.

March 17, 2026 at 06:18 am

TotalEnergies Could Recover $928m by Abandoning Two US Offshore Wind Projects

The New York Times says that the US authorities are reportedly preparing a settlement agreement that would result in a payment of over $900m to TotalEnergies in exchange for the cancellation of two offshore wind farms.

March 17, 2026 at 06:00 am