Thomas Barnet

Spanish gem Indra Sistemas impresses again

Indra Sistemas shares are up over 10% on the Madrid stock exchange after it published very strong 2025 results. The Alcobendas-based company, a specialist in defense, air traffic control systems and digital services, is on track to exceed the targets set in its 2024/2026 plan.

February 26, 2026 at 03:21 pm IST

Schneider Electric Quells Doubts and Sets a New Record

Schneider Electric may not be Nvidia, but among major French stocks, it is perhaps the most sensitive right now to investment in the artificial intelligence ecosystem. As a result, its results are closely watched. The company's fourth-quarter 2025 figures have everything needed to reassure the market, especially after a disappointing 2025 on the stock market, which followed two very strong years.

February 26, 2026 at 03:14 pm IST

Spanish standout Indra Sistemas impresses again

Indra Sistemas shares are up more than 10% on the Madrid stock exchange following the release of a very strong set of 2025 results. The Alcobendas-based company, a specialist in defense, air traffic control systems and digital services, is well on track to beat the targets in its 2024/2026 plan.

February 26, 2026 at 02:34 pm IST

Syensqo plunges 20% after its earnings report

The Belgian chemicals group reported 2025 results that fell short of expectations. With revenue down to €6.14bn and EBITDA of €1.21bn, the company missed the S&P Capital IQ consensus (17 analysts) and guided to targets well below forecasts.

February 26, 2026 at 02:08 pm IST

Sopra Steria Meets Target Range Amid Challenging Environment

After a year marked by a difficult environment, Sopra Steria closes out 2025 in line with its objectives. The group returns to organic growth in the fourth quarter (+1.8%), posts a sharp increase in net profit, and proposes a higher dividend of €5.30 per share.

February 26, 2026 at 01:34 pm IST

France analyst views: targets cut on Alten, raised on Air Liquide and Exosens

Eiffage, Exosens, Alten and Seb earnings reports are prompting analyst moves. Santander is downgrading TotalEnergies, but raising its valuation.

February 26, 2026 at 01:26 pm IST

Casino Reports Nearly Stable Activity in 2025 as Refinancing Awaits

The struggling retailer posts a symbolically higher revenue in 2025. The fourth quarter marks a turning point for Cdiscount, while convenience store brands hold up in a mixed consumer environment.

February 26, 2026 at 01:20 pm IST

Technip Energies Rewards Shareholders After a Record-Breaking Year

The group posted record revenue and EBITDA in 2025, driven by LNG and its technology activities. Despite a decline in net profit, it raised its dividend by 18% and announced a new share buyback program.

February 26, 2026 at 01:11 pm IST

Engie Acquires UK Power Networks for £10.5bn and Raises Targets

The French energy group has taken control of the leading electricity distributor in southeast England to secure regulated revenues and accelerate its development in networks. Jefferies hails "a long-awaited catalyst." Meanwhile, despite a slight decline in annual results, Engie is raising its ambitions for 2028.

February 26, 2026 at 12:56 pm IST

Engie Acquires UK Power Networks for £10.5 Billion and Raises Its Targets

The French energy group has taken control of the leading electricity distributor in southeast England to secure regulated revenues and accelerate its development in networks. Jefferies hails "a long-awaited catalyst." Meanwhile, despite a slight decline in annual results, Engie is raising its ambitions for 2028.

February 26, 2026 at 11:28 am IST

Zonebourse Corporate Earnings Calendar: February 26, 2026

February 25, 2026 at 10:14 pm IST

Wind lifts Nordex, Vopak launches a massive buyback...Diageo takes a hit in China

Nordex is closing in on its 2002 all-time high, powered by Germany's wind boom, Vopak is returning €1.7bn to shareholders and Temenos has completed its SaaS overhaul, while Diageo slides sharply amid a collapse in China and Edenred pays the price for a Brazilian court ruling.

February 25, 2026 at 03:24 pm IST

ByteDance said to be worth $550bn

Private equity firm General Atlantic is said to be preparing to sell a stake in ByteDance based on a $550bn valuation, according to information obtained by Reuters.

February 25, 2026 at 02:56 pm IST

SSE to Acquire 25% Stake in French Explosives Group EPC

EPC Group and Société Suisse des Explosifs have entered into exclusive talks to merge their activities in civil explosives and drilling-blasting operations.

February 25, 2026 at 01:14 pm IST

France analysts: brokers raise Exosens targets, Oddo more cautious on Eramet

On today’s menu, a string of target hikes on Exosens after the group’s results, along with upward tweaks on Accor, Air Liquide, TotalEnergies and Danone. In the opposite direction, Oddo cuts its valuation on Eramet to €54 a share.

February 25, 2026 at 01:04 pm IST

Zonebourse Corporate Earnings Calendar: February 25, 2026

February 24, 2026 at 10:11 pm IST

Education: what is the difference between a stock and a bond?

When a company needs financing, it has two main gateways to the markets. The first is to sell a piece of itself. The second is to borrow. That is exactly the difference between a stock and a bond, and it is also why these two investments follow different logic, carry different risks, and offer different potential gains and losses.

February 24, 2026 at 07:56 pm IST

Citrini Research's prophecy rocks Wall Street

You've probably never heard of Citrini Research. It's one of many finance publications hosted by Substack (though it is one of the more popular ones, it should be said). Citrini pulled off a clever stunt yesterday by publishing a fictional study on what artificial intelligence could cause in the near term. The market panicked.

February 24, 2026 at 03:10 pm IST

Citrini Research's Prophecy Rattles Wall Street

You have probably never heard of Citrini Research. It is one of the many finance publications hosted on Substack (toward the top of the heap in audience terms, for what it is worth). Citrini pulled off a neat coup yesterday by publishing a fictional study about what artificial intelligence could trigger in the near term. The market got spooked.

February 24, 2026 at 02:23 pm IST

France analyst views: targets sink for Ubisoft and Stellantis, new coverage for Elis

RBC Capital initiates coverage of Elis this morning, while UBS sharply cuts its target on Ubisoft. Eiffage, GTT, Euronext and Exosens benefit from target hikes.

February 24, 2026 at 01:08 pm IST

Zonebourse Corporate Earnings Calendar: February 24, 2026

February 23, 2026 at 10:37 pm IST