Kevin Smith

A double blow for Danone

Hit by the risk of potential contamination affecting some of its infant formula, Danone saw its share price suddenly slump on the stock market.

26 January 2026 at 11:45 pm AEDT

With No Way Out, Fnac Darty Agrees to Be Bought by Daniel Kretinsky

Daniel Kretinsky, who is a big collector of stakes in faltering major European companies, makes the headlines this morning with his bid to buy Fnac Darty.

26 January 2026 at 08:53 pm AEDT

Intel Loses More Ground to TSMC

Three back-to-back capital increases have worked extremely well for Intel, whose share price has tripled on the stockmarket this year, despite the number of shares outstanding rising by nearly 6%.

23 January 2026 at 10:33 pm AEDT

Getlink still backed by its shareholders

2025 was a lacklustre year for the Eurotunnel operator, in which its consolidated revenue actually fell by 1%.

23 January 2026 at 08:29 pm AEDT

Ally Financial Sends Encouraging Signals to Investors

The annual results of the US auto-loan specialist were keenly awaited by investors looking to take the temperature of a sector recently rattled by the failures of several rival credit institutions.

22 January 2026 at 11:53 pm AEDT

3M Now Back from the Wilderness

Yesterday, the market reacted poorly to the US group's full-year results.

22 January 2026 at 03:38 am AEDT

Another blockbuster year for Netflix

After a legendary rally between 2022 and 2025 that saw its share price literally sextuple - much like the rest of its cash profit (free cash flow) - Netflix has been subject to a stockmarket correction over the past six months.

21 January 2026 at 09:57 pm AEDT

Lockheed Martin shares hit record highs as investors brush off Trump's threats

The world's largest defence group's stock is reaching new new peaks, seemingly unfazed by Donald Trump's warnings.

20 January 2026 at 11:19 pm AEDT

GSK: shareholders urge company to step up reinvention

After resigning amid a crisis of investor confidence in her ability to genuinely steer the drugmaker to £40bn in revenue by the end of the decade, Emma Walmsley handed over the chief executive role at the start of the year to GSK's chief commercial officer, Luke Miels.

20 January 2026 at 09:20 pm AEDT

Venezuela gives SLB, ex-Schlumberger, a boost

It is fair to say that the world's No. 1 oilfield services group has never really found favour in Zonebourse's columns.

18 January 2026 at 05:18 am AEDT

Goldman Sachs is rocking the house, even as it fuels serious concerns

It was another blistering year for Wall Street's queen, which closed FY 2025 with revenue of $58.28bn, up 11.6% from $52.2bn last year, with net income of $17.2bn, up 20.3% from $14.3bn in 2024.

17 January 2026 at 12:01 am AEDT

TSMC consolidates monopolistic position after another record year

Another record year for the Taiwanese chipmaker, now operating in a de facto monopoly position at the cutting edge of advanced chipmaking.

15 January 2026 at 11:38 pm AEDT

Still a lame duck, Bang & Olufsen is now betting on the ultra-premium segment

Will the Danish upmarket hi-fi maker come back from the dead?

15 January 2026 at 10:23 pm AEDT

Delta Air Lines Returns to Pre-Pandemic Results, but Shareholders Still Left Wanting More

The Atlanta-based airline is wrapping up a solid fiscal 2025.

14 January 2026 at 10:20 pm AEDT

Big Questions Still Hanging Over J.P. Morgan

The world's largest bank has seen a spectacular stockmarket rally over the past three and a half years, with its share price having tripled since the rate-hike cycle began in the United States.

14 January 2026 at 08:45 pm AEDT

Lindt's magic recipe is still delicious

It's been another blockbuster year for the Swiss chocolatier, underscoring the strength of its brand and its ability to absorb economic shocks of all kinds.

13 January 2026 at 09:57 pm AEDT

Heineken's chief executive steps down as structural challenges persist

Five and a half years after his appointment, this morning the Dutch brewing giant announced the departure of chief executive Dolf van den Brink.

13 January 2026 at 01:26 am AEDT

Next keeps scoring points

Still as well managed as before, the British clothing retailer is once again embraced by investors after a bit of a lull between 2016 and 2023.

09 January 2026 at 12:54 am AEDT

RTX Draws Donald Trump's Wrath

Donald Trump's latest broadside against US defense contractors sent the sector down sharply mid-session yesterday.

08 January 2026 at 09:35 pm AEDT

Can Engie's stockmarket rally last?

The weather is still good for Engie, which in 2025 posted its best year on the stockmarket since the turn of the century.

07 January 2026 at 11:21 pm AEDT

Redcare Faces Investor Skepticism

Europe's online pharmacy leader posted 24% sales growth for fiscal 2025, a performance in line with its average pace over the past six years, though well below last year's result.

07 January 2026 at 10:14 pm AEDT