Analysis: Must Read

Semiconductors: who do European groups sell to?

When investing in a company, it is essential to understand where its revenue comes from. This is the kind of thing that Warren Buffett, the most famous investor alive, teaches his followers: only...

Philip Morris Lights Up the Market with a Smoky Forecast

Philip Morris International, the tobacco titan known for its iconic Marlboro brand, has once again puffed up its annual profit forecast. On Wednesday, the company delighted investors by raising its...

Private equity: A spring clean that is starting to hurt

Already reporting a complicated market for several months, private equity players are now facing recession fears and weak investor enthusiasm due to Donald Trump's tariff policy.

Danone relies on China to post a good quarter, but…

Danone exceeded sales forecasts in Q1 2025, buoyed by strong demand in China for its baby milk and medical nutrition products, which offset the weak sales of its coffee creamers in a highly...

Sanofi and Novartis are calling for American drug prices in Europe

European pharmaceutical giants are calling on the EU to raise drug prices to remain competitive, following the US example. The US pays up to three times more for drugs than the rest of the world.

A look at the markets via charts

In this section, we present a selection of charts to help you follow developments in the economy and financial markets. These charts are selected to help you better understand trends and fluctuations...

Northrop Grumman's Profit Nosedive: The B-21 Bomber's Costly Flight

Northrop Grumman's first-quarter financials have been clouded by a 49% profit plunge, attributed to escalating costs in its ambitious B-21 stealth bomber program, shaking investor confidence as shares...

The US markets and the specter of Japan's "triple yasu"

It was a difficult start to the week for Wall Street. On Monday, the S&P 500 lost over 2%. At the same time, the dollar and Treasuries also fell. This is an unusual pattern, but one that we have seen...

Is Huawei's AI chip ready to dethrone Nvidia in China?

Huawei Technologies is preparing to launch the mass production of its advanced artificial intelligence chip, the 910C, for its Chinese customers as early as next month, according to information...

Tesla stumbles again: inflated sales figures, SUV delays and a distracted CEO send shares plummeting

Wall Street has spoken, and it's not flattering. On Monday, Tesla's stock fell by 7%, adding a new twist to Elon Musk's stockmarket soap opera. This time, the debacle isn't the result of an...

Can Donald Trump oust Jerome Powell?

Yesterday, the conflict between Donald Trump and Jerome Powell reignited. The US president believes that the Fed should reduce its key interest rates more rapidly. He also reiterated his threats to...

Tariffs: why is Donald Trump talking about a national emergency?

For several weeks, the financial markets have been facing the uncertainty created by Donald Trump's tariffs. These tariffs are being imposed by the US president by executive order. These decisions are...

Easter under high tension: rabbits, eggs… and a trade war

While millions of families worldwide celebrated the Easter weekend in the mild spring weather, the world's economic and financial leaders gathered in a much stormier atmosphere. Far from chocolate and...

Roche will invest $50bn in US over five years.

On Tuesday Roche announced a massive $50bn investment in the United States over the next five years. The Swiss pharmaceutical group plans to create over 12,000 jobs, including nearly 6,500 in...

DCC's prescription for success: A $1.41bn healthcare sale

British sales and marketing powerhouse DCC has announced the sale of its healthcare division for a robust $1.41 billion. The buyer? The investment unit of private equity firm Investindustrial...

Intel will no longer be able to freely export its AI chips to China

US semiconductor manufacturer Intel has informed its Chinese customers that it will now need a license to sell some of its most advanced artificial intelligence processors, the Financial Times...

UnitedHealth dives into the abyss

The largest health insurer in the United States is down 20% in pre-market trading on Wall Street. The blame lies with the quarterly results and lower targets.

Why are financial markets going haywire?

Since early April and Donald Trump's announcement of reciprocal tariffs, volatility has been high on the financial markets. This is the result of unprecedented levels of uncertainty. It is an...

With Yodel, Poland's InPost enters the top three logistics companies in the United Kingdom

The Polish logistics company is beginning to implement its UK growth plan. Through a small stockmarket maneuver, the group has acquired Yodel and is now the third-largest parcel delivery company in...