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French Analyst Ratings: Berenberg cuts price targets on LVMH, Hermès and Kering
Berenberg is adopting a cautious stance on the luxury sector, questioning its ability 'to return to historical growth rates of 6% to 7% per year' and expressing a preference for 'absolute luxury' over 'aspirational luxury' brands.
June 11, 2026 at 12:08 pm IST
French Analyst Ratings: Mixed views on Soitec, fresh support for Danone
Analysts are divided on Soitec, one of the top-performing Paris stocks this year. In a more traditional vein, Danone benefits from a new positive rating, while Bernstein raises its price target for Thales.
June 10, 2026 at 12:11 pm IST
French Analyst Views: Berenberg buys Publicis, Bernstein upgrades Soitec
Berenberg initiates coverage on several advertising stocks, including Publicis with a buy rating. Air Liquide sees three price target downward revisions to account for the bonus share issue.
June 09, 2026 at 12:19 pm IST
Intesa launches takeover bid on Banca Monte dei Paschi
Banking concentration is gaining fresh momentum in Italy. Intesa, the country's largest lender, has launched a bid for Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena, backed by insurer Unipol. On Sunday, Banco BPM had urged Banca Monte dei Paschi to discuss a merger of equals.
June 08, 2026 at 12:09 pm IST
ECB: Is a rate hike certain for next week?
The answer is almost. The 25bp hike expected to be made by the European Central Bank on June 11 is the subject of a rare consensus within the Governing Council, even amongst its most dovish members. Markets have already priced this in and are looking ahead to the next move, as the eurozone lies caught between spreading inflation and mounting pressure on growth.
June 05, 2026 at 07:32 pm IST
Inventiva shares halted ahead of capital raise
Inventiva has announced the temporary suspension of its ordinary shares on the Euronext Paris regulated market. The halt, requested by the company, will take effect at the market open on June 2, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.
June 02, 2026 at 11:50 am IST
Weekly Earnings Calendar: Broadcom, Inditex and CrowdStrike in the Spotlight
Welcome to the corporate earnings calendar for the week of June 1 to 5, 2026. Key highlights this week include financial results from Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Palo Alto Networks, Inditex, Broadcom, Costco, CrowdStrike, Veeva Systems and Getlink. It's a busy week for financial news that investors won't want to miss!
May 29, 2026 at 08:13 pm IST
Will Mistral Compete with Dassault Systèmes at Airbus?
Intra-French competition is not without its drawbacks. Indeed, the announcement of a partnership between Airbus and Mistral AI sent Dassault Systèmes shares tumbling during trading. This knee-jerk reaction reflects a broader concern: the threat posed by AI to providers of industry-specific software solutions.
May 28, 2026 at 08:02 pm IST
Will Mistral challenge Dassault Systèmes at Airbus?
Intra-French competition is not without its drawbacks. The announcement of a partnership between Airbus and Mistral AI sent Dassault Systèmes shares reeling during the trading session. This knee-jerk reaction reflects a broader concern: the threat posed by AI to providers of industry-specific software solutions.
May 28, 2026 at 06:06 pm IST
French Analyst Ratings: Berenberg upgrades L'Oréal to buy, price targets raised for STM
Berenberg has turned bullish on L'Oréal, arguing that while the group's growth is at a turning point, it should overcome short-term concerns and remains well-positioned in the global beauty market.
May 28, 2026 at 12:21 pm IST
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