Thomas Barnet

Explainer: Why do Brent and WTI have different prices?

When people talk about the "price of oil", they often forget one essential point: there is no single oil, but many crudes with different qualities and uses. Brent and WTI are the two best-known benchmarks, and the gap between their prices often puzzles investors.

January 16, 2026 at 04:49 pm IST

Ipsen and EMS-Chemie Shine on the Stock Market, Vistry and Pearson Struggle

Several companies are experiencing positive or negative consequences following their presentations at the JP Morgan Healthcare Conference held in California. Other significant movements are generally driven by analysts' recommendations.

January 14, 2026 at 04:51 pm IST

A EUR7bn lawsuit against ArcelorMittal

Administrators appointed by the Italian authorities to oversee the Taranto steelworks in the south of the country have filed a complaint against ArcelorMittal, the site's former owner, seeking EUR7bn in damages, the Financial Times reports.

January 13, 2026 at 01:18 pm IST

Abivax, BESI and Exosens Surge, While SoftwareOne and Capgemini Struggle

Among the biggest movers on the morning of January 12, 2026, Abivax soared by +22% amid rumors of a $15 billion acquisition by Eli Lilly, while equipment maker BE Semiconductor benefited from the AI boom. Conversely, the IT services sector slumped, weighed down by a Morgan Stanley note downgrading several European players, including Capgemini and SoftwareOne.

January 12, 2026 at 02:25 pm IST

Education: the mirage of penny stocks

For the novice investor, the temptation is both mathematical and human: it seems easier for a share to go from EUR0.10 to EUR0.20 (a 100% gain) than for LVMH shares to double from their current level, for example. This cognitive bias underpins the vast penny stock market. However, behind these tiny headline prices often lies a complex and unforgiving financial reality. Forewarned is forearmed.

January 09, 2026 at 05:36 pm IST

Rio Tinto and Glencore revive merger talks

Rio Tinto and Glencore have confirmed that they are in talks over a potential takeover that could create the world's largest mining group, with a combined valuation of close to $207bn.

January 09, 2026 at 01:26 pm IST

Rexel Hit Hard After MSC Results

Rexel is having a rough day on the Paris Stock Exchange, weighed down by the quarterly results of its American peer, MSC Industrial, according to a market source. The company from Melville, near New York, is not a direct competitor of the French group, but the trends it highlights are relevant to related markets in North America.

January 08, 2026 at 05:29 pm IST

Defense: major European player considers IPO in 2026

Amid a boom in the arms industry, Czechoslovak Group (CSG), the Czech-Slovak champion, is finetuning its plans for a stockmarket listing. Chairman, Michal Strnad confirms he is considering floating about 15% of the company, in a strategic move notably advised by BNP Paribas. The goal is clear: build financial firepower to step up acquisitions.

January 07, 2026 at 01:08 pm IST

Casino, Steelmakers, and Semiconductors Off to a Strong Start This Year

Casino (+16%) surges after an asset sale in Cameroon, while Munters (+9%) and semiconductor equipment makers benefit from robust AI-driven demand. The steel sector is also in demand following BNP Paribas target upgrades on Salzgitter (+6%) and its peers. Decliners are few and far between today.

January 02, 2026 at 02:43 pm IST

Orsted launches legal offensive against Washington to save its wind project

Orsted is striking back. The Danish giant said on Friday it is formally challenging Washington's suspension of the Revolution Wind lease, its offshore wind joint venture. The aim is to secure a court injunction to restart the massive project, valued at $5 billion.

January 02, 2026 at 02:09 pm IST

Renault Stands Out in a Contracting French Auto Market

In 2025, amid a shrinking French automotive market, Renault strengthened its position, driven by a refreshed lineup, a sharp commercial strategy, and a strong push towards electrification.

January 02, 2026 at 01:37 pm IST

Bernard Arnault sees himself leading LVMH for another 10 Years

During the Yale CEO Summit on December 17, 2025, Bernard Arnault made it clear to Sara Eisen (CNBC) that he had no plans for an immediate handover. When questioned about his succession, the 76-year-old CEO replied, "See you in ten years."

December 18, 2025 at 02:45 pm IST

Bernard Arnault Sees Himself Leading LVMH for Another 10 Years

During the Yale CEO Summit on December 17, 2025, Bernard Arnault made it clear to Sara Eisen (CNBC) that he had no plans for an immediate handover. When questioned about his succession, the 76-year-old CEO replied, "See you in ten years."

December 18, 2025 at 01:43 pm IST

DBV Technologies laughs, Euroapi cries

Today's stock market news is marked by a spectacular divide: biotech company DBV Technologies soars on promising clinical results, while Euroapi sinks after another warning. The defense sector is recovering amid geopolitical tensions.

December 17, 2025 at 03:06 pm IST

Capgemini, Publicis, Mistral, Spotify… the US threatens the EU with retaliation

The Trump administration is raising the tone against the European Union, which it accuses of unfairly targeting American companies. Washington is considering restrictions on European groups in response to measures deemed "discriminatory" against tech giants.

December 17, 2025 at 02:47 pm IST

At Ford, farewell to "all-electric" costs $19.5bn

It is reckoning time in Dearborn. The American automaker is making a drastic strategic pivot, abandoning "all-electric" in favor of hybrids, a move reflected in a colossal $19.5bn impairment. A return to pragmatism that Philippe Houchois (Jefferies) deems a necessary evil to stem losses in the electric division and secure margins, as the group raises its financial targets for 2025.

December 16, 2025 at 02:02 pm IST

The Nasdaq wants 23-hour-a-day trading

Wall Street has decided that sleep is an unproductive activity. The Nasdaq is preparing to file with the SEC to radically reshape its opening hours, one of its senior executives told Reuters.

December 16, 2025 at 01:19 pm IST

Earnings Calendar from December 15 to 19, 2025

Welcome to the earnings calendar for listed companies on the week of December 15 to 19, 2025. Today's key announcements include results from Lennar Corporation, Micron Technology, General Mills, Accenture, Nike, FedEx, and Carnival Corporation.

December 15, 2025 at 07:56 pm IST

The return of Google Glass weighs on EssilorLuxottica

In 2026 Alphabet, Google's parent company, plans to launch its first generation of smart glasses integrating Gemini AI, according to Bloomberg. The project marks its return to the burgeoning augmented reality and connected devices market.

December 09, 2025 at 03:44 pm IST

To snatch Warner from Netflix, Paramount scoffs and tries to pull Trump onto its side

Paramount Skydance has filed a hostile bid of $108.4bn to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, citing a lack of responsiveness from Warner Bros. This move marks a new milestone in the battle for control of one of Hollywood's largest studios.

December 09, 2025 at 03:24 pm IST

Australian central bank holds rates at 3.6% and delays before potential hike

The Reserve Bank of Australia has decided to keep its cash rate at 3.60%, while saying that it is not in a hurry to tighten monetary policy despite rising inflationary pressures.

December 09, 2025 at 02:58 pm IST