Jonathan Nahmany

Valeo boosts margins and steps up deleveraging

The automotive supplier delivered a solid first half of 2026, marked by improved profitability, stronger cash generation, and lower debt.

July 22, 2026 at 10:02 pm IST

Improved profitability and confirmation of 2026 guidance

In the first half of 2026, the group posted revenue of €3.743bn, up 1.7% at constant exchange rates and scope, while it was flat on a reported basis

July 22, 2026 at 09:31 pm IST

Ramsay Sante refinances its debt and sets a date with investors

Ramsay Sante has completed the refinancing of its senior debt for €1.75bn, a transaction that pushes maturities back from 2031 to 2033 and simplifies its financing structure, notably through the refinancing of €100m in Euro PP.

July 22, 2026 at 09:17 pm IST

Louis Hachette Group: Axel Ganz, founder of the Prisma group, dies

The former German press executive and founder of Prisma Presse died this Wednesday at the age of 88. Nicknamed the 'Glossy Paper Tiger', he profoundly reshaped France's magazine press landscape.

July 22, 2026 at 03:26 pm IST

La Francaise de l'Energie Reaffirms Its Targets

La Francaise de l'Energie (FDE) posted revenue of €29.1m for its 2026 fiscal year, which ended in late June, a limited decline of 4%. This performance mainly reflects the refocusing of its activities in Norway on the group's development projects, rather than a slowdown in its recurring operations.

July 21, 2026 at 09:40 pm IST

Utz Brands to Be Delisted After Acquisition by Intersnack

U.S. salty snack maker Utz Brands said Tuesday it has reached a definitive agreement to be acquired by Germany's Intersnack. The deal, which values the company at about $2.9bn including debt, will result in Utz being delisted.

July 21, 2026 at 06:18 pm IST

Despite the escalation in the Middle East, European stocks stay the course

European markets are trading in positive territory this Tuesday, against a backdrop of persistent tensions in the Middle East. In Paris, the CAC 40 is up 0.36% at 8,370 points, supported by a rebound in the semiconductor sector. The Euro Stoxx 50 is gaining 0.64%.

July 21, 2026 at 03:38 pm IST

Vanguard cuts fees on its flagship global ETF to 0.14%

Vanguard is taking another step in its strategy to lower costs for investors. The asset manager announced that, effective July 28, 2026, the ongoing charges figure (OCF) on its Vanguard FTSE All-World UCITS ETF will fall from 0.19% to 0.14%, a reduction of more than 25%.

July 21, 2026 at 02:24 pm IST

Domino's Pizza Slightly Beats Expectations

The US pizza chain, whose shares are up 7% in premarket trading, reported quarterly revenue slightly above Wall Street expectations, as solid performance in its supply-chain business offset softer demand at its restaurants, where consumers continue to rein in discretionary spending.

July 20, 2026 at 05:57 pm IST

FEDEA welcomes three new members, strengthening its representativeness

FEDEA is continuing its drive to bring together players in insurance loss adjusting by welcoming three new member companies: ETICA, Charles Taylor Adjusting and APEX. These new memberships underscore the Federation's growing appeal and strengthen the diversity of expertise, geographic footprints and know-how it brings under one roof.

July 20, 2026 at 01:32 pm IST

Ryanair's quarterly profit falls as fares decline

Ryanair posted a sharp drop in profit in the first quarter of its fiscal year, hurt by lower ticket prices and higher fuel costs as tensions in the Middle East persist.

July 20, 2026 at 12:24 pm IST

Pierre & Vacances reaches an agreement for its acquisition by Mubadala Capital

Mubadala Capital has reached an agreement with Pierre & Vacances with a view to launching a voluntary cash tender offer for all of the group's shares. The transaction, which still must clear several regulatory steps, would allow the fund to take control of the tourism residence operator.

July 20, 2026 at 12:16 pm IST

Quadient launches a strategic review of its Lockers business

Quadient announced the launch of a strategic review of its Lockers business, a decision that comes as the business has reached a meaningful level of maturity and profitability.

July 20, 2026 at 12:10 pm IST

Gloomy mood in Europe

Europe's main stock markets are trading in the red, weighed down by renewed tensions in the Middle East and an earnings season that is picking up pace. The CAC 40 is down 1.13% at 8,283 points and the Euro Stoxx 50 is off 1.31%. Frankfurt is down 1.05% and London 0.07%.

July 17, 2026 at 04:02 pm IST

Burberry keeps its growth pace in the first quarter

The British luxury group on Friday reported first-quarter revenue in line with expectations, supported by resilient demand in the United States, while tensions in the Middle East weighed on tourist spending in Europe.

July 17, 2026 at 12:35 pm IST

Pullup Entertainment posts a sharp drop in the first quarter

The group reported revenue of €44.4m in the first quarter of 2026/27, down 44% from the same period a year earlier. The decline is mainly due to an unfavorable comparison effect: the first quarter of 2025/26 benefited from the recognition of €19m in deferred revenue as well as the launch of the game RoadCraft.

July 17, 2026 at 12:19 pm IST

European stocks set to fall as Middle East worries deepen

European equity markets are expected to open in the red on Friday, following declines across Asian markets, as tensions in the Middle East continue to fuel risk aversion. Futures point to a 0.85% drop for the CAC 40, a 0.79% decline for the DAX and a 0.36% fall for the FTSE 100.

July 17, 2026 at 11:57 am IST

I2S reaffirms its ambitions

The imaging solutions specialist i2S (Innovative Imaging Solutions) posted revenue of €8.33m in the first half of 2026, up 12.5% from the same period last year.

July 16, 2026 at 09:55 pm IST

NetMedia Group: Big Youth wins three new accounts

NetMedia Group is continuing to expand its digital business. The group, which specializes in B2B business performance solutions, said its Big Youth agency has won three new accounts following competitive pitches.

July 16, 2026 at 09:48 pm IST

SMAIO crosses the €5m revenue mark in the first half

The Franco-American specialist in complex spine surgery continues to build momentum. In the first half of 2026, the group posted revenue of €5.1m, up 3% from the same period last year. It is a record level for the company, which is crossing the threshold of €5m in half-year revenue for the first time.

July 16, 2026 at 09:43 pm IST

USA: sharp improvement in the Philadelphia Fed index

July 16, 2026 at 06:17 pm IST