Vincent Gallet

USA: Business Inventories Meet Expectations in April

June 17, 2026 at 10:22 am

BofA No Longer Rates Leidos a Buy, Shares Slide

Leidos Holdings shares are down 3% to $110.2 in early trading on Wall Street, pressured by a downgrade from Bank of America (BofA) to "neutral" from "buy", with its price target cut to $125.

June 17, 2026 at 10:09 am

Atos Seeks to Strengthen Ties with French Startups

Atos has announced the renewal of its commitment to the national "Je choisis la French Tech" program, reinforcing its collaboration with French startups. This initiative aims to bridge the gap between major corporations and innovative young firms, fostering the emergence of new technological champions.

June 17, 2026 at 09:37 am

Jabil raises annual targets following robust third quarter

Jabil has reported a sharp increase in earnings for the past quarter, driven by "extremely vigorous" demand for AI infrastructure, allowing the company to upgrade its guidance for the current fiscal year.

June 17, 2026 at 09:17 am

ASM International Boosted by Oddo BHF Commentary

ASM International shares rose 3.8% to €1,025 in Amsterdam trading, as Oddo BHF identified the Dutch company as its top pick among European semiconductor equipment manufacturers in a recent sector note.

June 17, 2026 at 08:38 am

Sixt Trends Higher on Bullish Commentary from Deutsche Bank

Sixt shares rose 1.9% to €75.8, outperforming the broader Frankfurt market as the DAX slipped 0.2%. The mobility services provider found support in favorable commentary from Deutsche Bank, which reaffirmed its 'buy' rating and raised its price target from €85 to €89.

June 17, 2026 at 08:08 am

Thales Partners with Mesko to Produce Rockets in Poland

At the Eurosatory 2026 exhibition, Thales announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with Mesko, establishing the Polish defense manufacturer, a subsidiary of the PGZ Group, as a strategic partner in Poland for the production of 70 mm rockets.

June 17, 2026 at 07:46 am

Uber, Nuro, and Lucid to Launch Robotaxis in Houston by 2027

Uber Technologies, Nuro, and Lucid have announced that Houston will serve as the second market for their robotaxi program, following a scheduled launch in the San Francisco Bay Area later this year.

June 17, 2026 at 07:28 am

Wellington Management Crosses 5% Threshold in Valeo

June 17, 2026 at 07:10 am

Market Momentum Fades as Investors Await FOMC Conclusion

The initial boost from the U.S.-Iran agreement is largely dissipating across European markets, as investors shift their focus toward the U.S. Federal Reserve. The central bank is set to unveil its monetary policy decision this evening, following the close of European trading.

June 17, 2026 at 06:07 am

Eurozone: Annual Inflation Confirmed at 3.2% in May

The annual inflation rate in the Eurozone reached 3.2% in May 2026, up from 3.0% in April, according to Eurostat. This second reading confirms the flash estimate for May released on June 2.

June 17, 2026 at 05:09 am

Deutsche Bank lowers target on Antin, shares retreat

Antin Infrastructure Partners fell 1% to €9.4, following commentary from Deutsche Bank. The German lender reaffirmed its 'hold' rating on the infrastructure investment fund manager but lowered its price target from €12 to €11.50.

June 17, 2026 at 04:55 am

Colruyt edges higher following annual results

Colruyt shares rose 0.5% to €34.5 in Brussels trading, a day after the food retailer released annual results that ING described as mixed, though the figures were bolstered by the announcement of a €100m share buyback program.

June 17, 2026 at 04:27 am

HSBC Partners with Google Cloud to Deploy AI Capabilities

HSBC and Google Cloud have announced a multi-year partnership aimed at designing and deploying AI capabilities across the banking group's global operations, seeking to accelerate innovation in areas such as hyper-personalized advisory services and financial crime risk management.

June 17, 2026 at 03:57 am

Deutsche Bank Raises Target for Euronext Following BNY Strategic Alliance

Euronext shares remained relatively stable, up 0.2% at €148.8 in Paris trading, as Deutsche Bank reiterated its buy recommendation on the stock. The German bank confirmed Euronext as its top pick among European exchanges, citing higher earnings per share forecasts and raising its price target from €170 to €180.

June 17, 2026 at 03:35 am

Straumann raises 2026 profitability targets

Straumann Group has announced an upward revision of its profitability forecast for the current fiscal year, driven by sustained operational improvements across its business franchises, a favorable geographic mix, and lower than expected customs duties.

June 17, 2026 at 03:02 am

Aegon Appoints Will Fuller as COO and Selects New York for Corporate Headquarters

Aegon has announced leadership changes designed to bolster strategic execution and support the planned relocation of its legal and corporate headquarters to the United States, confirming New York as the chosen site for its new home.

June 17, 2026 at 02:37 am

United Kingdom: Annual Inflation Holds Steady at 2.8% in May

The UK Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 2.8% year on year in May, maintaining the same annual rate observed the previous month, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

June 17, 2026 at 02:20 am

Vinci's Castor Employee Shareholding Fund Surpasses 10% Stake

Amundi Asset Management, acting on behalf of the Castor Vinci employee investment fund (FCPE) under its management, has notified the AMF that it crossed the 10% threshold of Vinci's capital and voting rights on June 9, following an acquisition of shares on the market.

June 17, 2026 at 02:05 am

Bank of France Drastically Cuts 2026 Growth Forecast

In its June economic outlook, the Bank of France indicated that its baseline scenario now projects GDP growth of 0.5% for France in 2026, a downward revision of 0.4 percentage points compared to its March projections.

June 17, 2026 at 01:47 am

Sandoz Opens New Biosimilars Center in Slovenia

To mark the 20th anniversary of the world's first biosimilar launch, Sandoz has announced the inauguration of a new biosimilar development center in Ljubljana, Slovenia, aimed at strengthening and expanding its internal capabilities in the sector.

June 17, 2026 at 01:30 am