Jonathan Nahmany

Legrand announces closure of four French sites as part of restructuring plan

The electrical infrastructure specialist (+0.07%) is set to reorganize its industrial footprint in France, involving the phased closure of four sites (Pont-en-Royans, Lagord, Confolens, and Châlus) and the elimination of 178 positions by the end of 2028, according to AFP.

04 June 2026 at 11:02 pm AEST

RockFi Leverages BlackRock Expertise to Build Asset Allocations

RockFi, a fintech firm specializing in private wealth management, is partnering with BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, to develop a wealth allocation strategy centered on clients' life goals.

04 June 2026 at 08:58 pm AEST

Ségolène Bonnefond Fournil joins the executive management committee of Abeille Assurances

Abeille Assurances has announced the appointment of Ségolène Bonnefond Fournil as Director of Strategic Marketing and Customer Experience. In this role, she joins the executive management committee led by Philippe Michel Labrosse, the group's Chief Executive Officer.

04 June 2026 at 08:06 pm AEST

European equities rally on signs of Middle East de-escalation

European equity markets are trading mostly in positive territory on Thursday, with the exception of London (-0.52%) and Amsterdam (-0.79%). In Paris, the CAC 40 is up 0.94% at 8,226 points, while the Euro Stoxx 50 has gained 0.12%. The U.S. administration's announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has revived hopes for a broader regional de-escalation, although markets remain cautious pending further developments between Washington and Tehran.

04 June 2026 at 08:05 pm AEST

Wavestone abandons 15% margin target for 2027/28

The consulting group reported consolidated revenue of 954.3 MEUR for the fiscal year ended March, up 1% year-on-year. This growth also stood at 1% on an organic basis, excluding the contribution of Wivoo, consolidated since June 1, 2025, and adjusted for negative currency effects.

04 June 2026 at 02:25 am AEST

Persian Gulf Tensions Weigh on Wall Street

New York markets opened lower on Wednesday as investors opted for caution in the face of escalating Middle East tensions, despite a series of U.S. economic indicators that surpassed expectations. Shortly after 5:00 p.m., the Dow Jones fell 0.78%, the S&P 500 shed 0.38%, and the Nasdaq dropped 0.45%.

04 June 2026 at 01:23 am AEST

Carrefour finalizes 200 million euro buyback of existing bonds

Carrefour (+1.27%) announced the successful completion of its tender offer for two existing bond tranches maturing in 2027 and 2028. A total of 200 million euros in securities were tendered and accepted by the group for cancellation. Settlement is scheduled for June 5, 2026

04 June 2026 at 12:54 am AEST

USA: Factory orders rise more than expected in April

04 June 2026 at 12:23 am AEST

Macy's Raises Its Full-Year Outlook

The department store chain raised its annual targets on Wednesday after reporting first-quarter results that exceeded expectations, driven notably by an unexpected increase in profit. Shares rose 1.06% in Wall Street pre-market trading.

03 June 2026 at 11:11 pm AEST

Canal+ Bolsters Sports Portfolio with 2027 and 2029 Rugby World Cups

The media group, listed in London since 2024 and on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange as of Wednesday, has confirmed an agreement with World Rugby for the live broadcast rights of the 2027 Men's Rugby World Cup and the 2029 Women's Rugby World Cup. The matches will air on SuperSport, its dedicated sports channel available via the DStv platform across Sub-Saharan Africa.

03 June 2026 at 10:52 pm AEST

Ulta Beauty raises guidance following better than expected quarter

The American beauty retailer, whose shares are down 1.18% in pre-market trading, reported quarterly results that beat expectations and raised its annual forecast, driven by sustained sales growth and the effectiveness of its digital strategy.

03 June 2026 at 10:45 pm AEST

Publicis gains ground following Goldman Sachs buy initiation

The French advertising giant rose 0.26%, defying a broader decline in the Paris market, after receiving a favorable coverage initiation from Goldman Sachs. The U.S. investment bank began tracking the group led by Arthur Sadoun with a buy rating and a price target of 110 euros.

03 June 2026 at 07:51 pm AEST

Nervousness Grips European Stock Markets

European equity markets are trading lower on Wednesday as investors remain preoccupied by escalating tensions in the Middle East and growing signs of a global economic slowdown. Shortly after 10:30 a.m., the CAC 40 is down 0.29% at 8,181 points, while the Euro Stoxx 50 has slipped 0.36%. Frankfurt is retreating by 0.75%.

03 June 2026 at 06:46 pm AEST

Canal+ Debuts on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange

Already listed on the London Stock Exchange since December 2024, the broadcasting group (+0.28%) has become the first French company to join the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) via a fast-track listing procedure. The group also stands as the only international media and entertainment firm currently represented on the JSE.

03 June 2026 at 06:11 pm AEST

Germany: Service Sector PMI Beats Expectations in May

03 June 2026 at 06:04 pm AEST

LightOn aims to streamline corporate access to secure AI agents

The French specialist in secure artificial intelligence for sensitive data has launched LightOn Console, an open-access platform designed for developers and Independent Software Vendors (ISVs). This new infrastructure allows companies to deploy a ready-to-use, flexible, and sovereign search and data analysis engine via API in just minutes.

03 June 2026 at 02:16 am AEST

Renault Group raises 750 million euros on the bond market

The automaker announced the successful placement of a 750 million euro bond issue maturing in June 2031, carrying a 4.125% coupon.

03 June 2026 at 02:16 am AEST

Worldline paves the way for agentic commerce in Europe

The European payment services specialist and ING announced at the Money20/20 trade show the successful completion of Europe's first end-to-end agentic payment transaction in a production environment, in partnership with Mastercard.

03 June 2026 at 02:01 am AEST

STMicroelectronics lifts CAC 40, Abivax collapses

European stock markets ended higher, bolstered by the strong performance of the semiconductor sector, while investors digest an acceleration of inflation in the eurozone that reinforces the case for further ECB monetary tightening. The CAC 40 gained 0.77% to 8,209 points and the Euro Stoxx 50 rose by 1.18%.

03 June 2026 at 01:50 am AEST

US: JOLTS Job Openings Higher Than Expected in April

03 June 2026 at 12:13 am AEST

Owen Selects Assurant to Support Swan

The insurtech firm, which specializes in modernizing insurance for fintechs and digital platforms, has entered into a partnership with Assurant, a global leader in protection services for connected devices, housing, automotive, and professional equipment.

02 June 2026 at 10:27 pm AEST