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Pluxee completes share buyback program and reduces share capital
Employee benefits specialist Pluxee has announced the completion of its share buyback program launched in late 2025. The operation, characterized by the cancellation of a significant portion of the acquired shares, is part of a broader strategy focused on shareholder returns and capital optimization.
May 11, 2026 at 09:49 pm IST
Lacroix unveils solid first-quarter results
For the first three months of the year, Lacroix reported revenue growth of 5.9% for the first quarter of 2026. Between the strategic rebalancing of its divisions and the strengthening of its financial structure, the group confirms all of its annual targets.
May 11, 2026 at 09:30 pm IST
Virbac continues decline despite positive recommendation
Virbac is trading in the red (-2.88% at 354 euros) and is heading for a third consecutive session of losses, despite a positive note from TP Icap Midcap. The broker maintained its buy rating and left its price target unchanged at 407 euros, representing a 12% upside potential.
May 11, 2026 at 06:54 pm IST
Bank of America strikes cautious tone on Renault and Stellantis
In a note on the European automotive sector, Bank of America warns of the Chinese competitive threat. Analysts believe that energy efficiency is now the primary driver of China's offensive in Europe, reshaping demand, while the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) advantage of electric vehicles is intensifying pressure on the mass market.
May 11, 2026 at 03:11 pm IST
No Armistice for European Markets
Major European indices spent the entirety of this Friday, May 8, in the red. It should be noted, however, that on this public holiday - which remained a trading day for stock exchanges - many investors opted for a long weekend, logically resulting in lower trading volumes and slightly heightened volatility.
May 08, 2026 at 09:23 pm IST
Airbus retreats following Jefferies note
Airbus shares are trading sharply lower (-1.44% at 180.80 euros), underperforming a CAC 40 index that is down 0.88%. The decline follows the group's release of its April order and delivery figures yesterday, prompting Jefferies to provide an updated assessment.
May 08, 2026 at 05:49 pm IST
European markets in the red on public holiday
Following yesterday's losses, European markets are trading sharply lower in mid-morning activity. On this May 8th, a public holiday in several European countries, exchanges remain open but many investors have opted for a long weekend. This has thinned trading volumes and exacerbated volatility.
May 08, 2026 at 02:10 pm IST
Trigano remains one of Berenberg's top picks among European mid-caps
Trigano shares are gaining ground on the Paris Bourse (+1.99% to 158.80 euros), heading for a fourth consecutive session of gains. Over the previous three trading days, the stock had already rallied 6.86%.
May 08, 2026 at 02:05 pm IST
Ramsay Santé sees profitability recovery over the first nine months of fiscal 2026
The private healthcare giant has posted nine-month results marked by a notable improvement in operational performance. While revenue crossed the 4 billion euro threshold, the group warned that public tariff adjustments remain insufficient to offset inflationary pressures.
May 07, 2026 at 09:31 pm IST
Euphoria gives way to caution in Europe
While most major European indices have just completed two consecutive sessions of sharp gains, a lull has set in. Over the past two days, financial markets have been buoyed by hopes that Iran and the United States might reach an agreement to end hostilities.
May 07, 2026 at 03:33 pm IST
Emeis continues its recovery
The former Orpea confirmed the robustness of its transformation plan by reporting a sharp increase in activity indicators for the first quarter of 2026. Driven by a commercial turnaround and improved quality of care, the dependency care specialist is now nearing its pre-Covid performance levels.
May 06, 2026 at 09:51 pm IST
Broadpeak confirms ambitions following solid first quarter
The video streaming specialist demonstrated resilience at the start of fiscal 2026. As of March 31, group revenue stood at 8.1 million euros. While the headline growth rate was 2.1%, it reached 5.8% at constant exchange rates. This performance must be viewed against a particularly high historical comparison in Q1 2025, which was bolstered by an exceptional equipment contract in Asia.
May 06, 2026 at 09:43 pm IST
Antin Infrastructure Partners confirms full-year guidance
Despite a volatile geopolitical environment, the French infrastructure fund manager posted solid momentum in the first quarter of 2026. Driven by sustained capital deployment and promising fundraising for its Mid Cap strategy, Antin has reaffirmed all of its annual targets.
May 06, 2026 at 01:31 pm IST
JCDecaux reports higher quarterly revenue
Despite a complex macroeconomic environment, the world leader in outdoor advertising posted organic growth of 5.7% in the first quarter of 2026. While core advertising activity remains robust, the outlook for the second quarter remains cautious in the face of geopolitical tensions.
May 05, 2026 at 09:32 pm IST
Nanobiotix gains ground following phase 3 study protocol amendment
Nanobiotix (+2.49% to 27.18 euros) is advancing in Paris trading after unveiling an amendment to the protocol of its global phase 3 head and neck cancer study late yesterday, following the European market close.
May 05, 2026 at 02:32 pm IST
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