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Airbus Takes Off, Danone Loses Its Flavor

Earnings season rolls on. Airbus takes off after announcing a massive share buyback and new targets, while GEA Group, Randstad, Norsk Hydro and Akzo Nobel are rewarded for solid outlooks. At the bottom of the table, DSV is punished for profitability under pressure, and Danone is hit by a Jefferies downgrade.

July 22, 2026 at 01:03 pm IST

SMA Solar finds its footing again, Volvo Cars stalls

Earnings season is in full swing and the market is sorting winners from losers. Georg Fischer surges after a solid half-year and upgraded targets, and SMA Solar jumps on EBITDA far above expectations. But some releases also disappoint: Volvo Cars, AAK, Beijer Ref and Burberry fall, weighed down by numbers seen as too thin or guidance that remains fragile.

July 17, 2026 at 01:27 pm IST

Jet2 regains altitude, Santander redraws the map

Jet2 is benefiting from the return of appetite for travel, with summer bookings rising. Meanwhile, Leonardo remains supported by NATO digital defense contracts. The start of trading is more hesitant for MTU Aero, whose hydrogen project with Airbus still looks a long way off, and for Boliden and Avanza, weighed down by analyst adjustments.

July 08, 2026 at 01:18 pm IST

Abivax shores up its balance sheet, semiconductors under strain

Abivax continues to rebalance after its capital increase, praised by several analysts. Bayer is also regaining altitude on the back of a legal breakthrough on glyphosate. On the downside, TGS is hurt by a downgrade from SEB, while ASML and Aixtron fall amid lingering concerns about the future of European semiconductors, caught between Chinese restrictions and U.S. pressure.

July 02, 2026 at 01:37 pm IST

STMicroelectronics rekindles chip stocks, Norwegian stays grounded

Semiconductors are back in the driver’s seat. Soitec is getting a lift from its partnership with ZenSemi, and STMicroelectronics is supported by several price-target hikes. Meanwhile, SalMar and Norwegian Air Shuttle remain weighed down by cautious analyst adjustments.

June 29, 2026 at 01:30 pm IST

Heineken Changes CEOs, Signify Flickers Out

A new CEO is set to take the helm at Heineken, while DWS benefits from an upgrade. The session is darker for Signify, punished after targets deemed too timid and the permanent halt of its share buyback program. Meanwhile, Epiroc and Husqvarna are falling after unfavorable analyst calls.

June 23, 2026 at 01:50 pm IST

EasyJet Stays Aloft, Babcock Takes On Water

BioArctic is benefiting from a research deal with Eli Lilly in neurodegenerative diseases, while EasyJet is still buoyed by speculation around Castlelake. At the bottom of the table, Babcock is sliding despite revenue growth, weighed down by a weaker full-year profit, while several Italian names are slipping on dividend detachment.

June 22, 2026 at 01:26 pm IST

Rheinmetall Arms Up in Japan, ASML Hits a Snag in China

Süss Microtec advances ahead of its entry into the MDAX, while Novo Nordisk gets a bit of breathing room after an analyst upgrade. The session starts more brutally for 2CRSI, targeted by Grizzly Research, and for PPHE Hotel Group, dropped by a potential buyer.

June 19, 2026 at 01:26 pm IST

Edenred holds the winning ticket, Carrefour remains at the checkout

Edenred is gaining ground, fueled by rumors of interest from BC Partners. Theon is moving forward with a defense acquisition project, while Air France-KLM reassures the market with a new credit line. In contrast, the retail sector remains under pressure. Carrefour is suffering from another price target cut, and Tesco disappoints with a slowdown in its UK sales.

June 18, 2026 at 01:25 pm IST

German Autos Rebound as Oil Prices Retreat

German automakers are regaining momentum following a strong start for the country's new electric vehicle subsidy program. Elsewhere, Aeroports de Paris, Nokia, and Safran are benefiting from analyst support. Conversely, Exail shares plunged due to a valuation dispute, while TotalEnergies, BP, and Shell are feeling the pressure of a retreat in Brent crude prices, weighed down by hopes of de-escalation in the Middle East.

June 12, 2026 at 01:37 pm IST

Idorsia Catches Its Breath, Trigano Stalls

Idorsia has secured $250m in financing, while SoftwareOne impresses with its 2030 targets. Conversely, Trigano and Hexagon are retreating following analyst adjustments, while K+S, Evonik, and GSK are being penalized by transactions likely to weigh on their financial structures.

June 09, 2026 at 01:42 pm IST

Remy Cointreau cheers recovery, Universal loses its rhythm

Abivax is regaining some ground following its slump earlier this week, while Rémy Cointreau reassures investors with a outlook for a gradual recovery. Conversely, Sivers Semiconductors is facing profit-taking after an executive share sale, and Universal Music retreats following the divestment of Pershing Square's stake.

June 04, 2026 at 01:17 pm IST

Elliott Pushes Northern Star to Consider a Sale

The American activist fund has built a stake exceeding AU$1bn in the gold mining group. It is demanding a strategic review, which could lead to a sale of the company, following a series of operational setbacks and cost overruns.

June 02, 2026 at 03:00 pm IST

EasyJet Soars on Takeover Rumors, Pan African Slows Down

EasyJet shares are climbing on speculation regarding a potential bid from Castlelake, while VusionGroup makes a comeback following an upgrade from Exane BNP Paribas. On the downside, Pan African Resources tumbled after issuing cautious guidance. BioMerieux and Adyen also retreated following analyst downgrades.

June 01, 2026 at 01:26 pm IST

Why is it so difficult to beat the market over the long term?

The idea of beating the market seems simple to many. They believe it is merely a matter of picking the right stocks, avoiding the losers, buying at the right time, and selling before everyone else. In reality, it is far more difficult.

May 29, 2026 at 07:35 pm IST

Royal BAM builds on gains, H&M falls out of fashion

Royal BAM is posting strong gains following a double upgrade from Oddo BHF, while Derichebourg benefits from solid semi-annual results and upwardly revised annual targets. Conversely, Sivers Semiconductors is retreating after a poor earnings release, while Currys and H&M are suffering from unfavorable analyst recommendations.

May 29, 2026 at 01:24 pm IST

Akzo Nobel Brightens, Capgemini Slows on AI Outlook

Akzo Nobel shares surged after the company rejected a takeover bid from Nippon Paint and Sherwin-Williams, while Renault gained ground following an industrial agreement in Spain. Conversely, Greencore retreated after slipping into the red, and Capgemini disappointed investors with a strategic roadmap viewed as less ambitious than previous targets.

May 27, 2026 at 01:30 pm IST

Estée Lauder Abandons Puig Deal to Pursue Independent Turnaround

The potential tie-up between Estée Lauder and Puig is officially off the table. The two groups announced Thursday evening that they have terminated discussions, which had been ongoing since March, regarding a merger that would have created one of the world's largest premium beauty conglomerates.

May 22, 2026 at 02:05 pm IST

Nokia Gains Signal, Puig Loses Its Luster

Nokia and Renk are climbing following analyst upgrades, while Richemont benefits from sales that topped expectations. Conversely, Puig is tumbling after the termination of talks with Estée Lauder, and Julius Bär disappointed investors with its capital inflows.

May 22, 2026 at 01:27 pm IST

Uniper Electrifies the Market, Tesco Faces the Checkout

Uniper leads today's gainers following Berlin's move to launch a reprivatization process, while Euronext finds support from better than expected results. Conversely, Orkla shares fell on disappointing profitability, and Tesco is feeling the heat from political pressure regarding food prices in the United Kingdom.

May 20, 2026 at 01:15 pm IST

Publicis Acquires LiveRamp, Swatch a Victim of Its Own Success

The acquisition of American firm LiveRamp propels Publicis forward, while Repsol and Sonova benefit from robust technological and operational outlooks. Conversely, Italian banks are struggling, and Swatch perfectly illustrates the phrase "victim of its own success" after a product launch descended into chaos.

May 18, 2026 at 01:33 pm IST