Thomas Barnet
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Equinor gushes on a discovery, Thales gears up and Accor empties out
Equinor finds a major field in the North Sea as Brent jumps after tensions in the Middle East, Thales and defense stocks climb with the geopolitical escalation, Hapag-Lloyd imposes war surcharges. Accor and the travel sector collapse.
March 02, 2026 at 03:01 pm IST
Strikes in Iran: European Markets Plunge as Energy and Defense Surge
European markets opened sharply lower, shaken by the airstrike carried out by the United States and Israel against Iran, which decimated much of the regime's top leadership. The military response rekindles geopolitical tensions and triggers significant sectoral shifts on the stock exchange.
March 02, 2026 at 01:52 pm IST
Ipsos Sells 80% Stake in Its Russian Subsidiary
The market research group has reduced its holding in Ipsos Comcon LLC to 20%, following changes in Russian regulatory frameworks. The subsidiary, which accounts for approximately 2% of global revenue, will be deconsolidated from the group's accounts as of January 1, 2026.
March 02, 2026 at 01:01 pm IST
Engie Raises EUR3bn to Finalize Acquisition of UK Power Networks
The energy group has completed a capital increase of nearly EUR3bn to help finance the acquisition of British distributor UK Power Networks. The French state did not participate in the transaction, which was carried out via an accelerated private placement at EUR28 per share.
March 02, 2026 at 12:58 pm IST
Hapag-Lloyd suspends transits through the Strait of Hormuz and introduces a war surcharge
The German shipping group is halting passages through the Strait of Hormuz, officially closed amid the conflict in the Middle East, and is announcing a surcharge for Gulf-related cargo.
March 02, 2026 at 12:55 pm IST
Oil prices soar against the backdrop of war in the Middle East
Crude prices jumped on Monday, driven by the intensifying conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran. Markets fear a prolonged disruption to supply, particularly in the Strait of Hormuz, a key bottleneck for global hydrocarbons trade. The prospect of a supply shock is also reviving inflation risks.
March 02, 2026 at 12:51 pm IST
Oil prices soar as the Middle East war intensifies
Crude prices jumped on Monday, driven by the escalating conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran. Markets fear a lasting disruption to supply, especially in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global hydrocarbon trade. The prospect of a supply shock is also reviving inflation risks.
March 02, 2026 at 11:34 am IST
Engie Raises 3 Billion Euros to Finalize UK Power Networks Acquisition
The energy group has completed a capital increase of nearly 3 billion euros to help finance the acquisition of British distributor UK Power Networks. The French state did not participate in the transaction, which was carried out via an accelerated private placement at 28 EUR per share.
March 02, 2026 at 11:10 am IST
Hapag-Lloyd suspends transits through the Strait of Hormuz and imposes a war surcharge
The German shipping line is halting its passages through the Strait of Hormuz, officially closed amid conflict in the Middle East, and is announcing a surcharge for Gulf-related cargo.
March 02, 2026 at 10:46 am IST
Solaria basks in the sun, Aixtron surprises and Wizz Air loses altitude
Solaria Energia benefits from a contract and a solid result, Merlin Properties triples its earnings per share while Wizz Air loses the backing of Indigo funds. Lisi SA disappoints the market with figures below expectations
February 27, 2026 at 03:12 pm IST
TP (Teleperformance) Appoints Jorge Amar to Revitalize the Group Through AI
The global customer experience leader posts slightly positive organic growth for 2025 despite a challenging environment. The group is preparing for a governance transition and continues its pivot toward artificial intelligence.
February 27, 2026 at 12:37 pm IST
TP (Teleperformance) Appoints Jorge Amar to Revitalize the Group Through AI
The global customer experience leader posts slightly positive organic growth for 2025 despite a challenging environment. The group is preparing for a governance transition and continues its pivot toward artificial intelligence.
February 26, 2026 at 11:30 pm IST
Technip Energies Rewards Shareholders After a Record Year
The group posted record revenue and EBITDA in 2025, driven by LNG and its technology activities. Despite a decline in net income, it is increasing its dividend by 18% and announcing a new share buyback program.
February 26, 2026 at 08:35 pm IST
ETF: put momentum in your portfolio
This week, the focus is on an equity index built around the European stocks with the strongest upward trends, overweighting high-momentum names and underweighting those losing steam, to amplify favorable phases while accepting higher volatility: the MSCI Europe Momentum Index.
February 26, 2026 at 08:31 pm IST
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