Thomas Barnet

Did Pete Hegseth Try to Buy a Defense ETF Ahead of the Iran Strike?

According to the Financial Times, a broker linked to Pete Hegseth allegedly tried to invest several million dollars in a fund focused on weapons makers shortly before the U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran. The effort reportedly fell through, according to multiple sources, or never happened at all, according to the Pentagon.

31 March 2026 at 03:34 pm AEDT

TotalEnergies corners Middle East crude market, reaping record profits

The French oil major reportedly went on a massive oil buying spree in March, capitalizing on disruptions caused by the Middle East conflict. According to the Financial Times, this strategy is estimated to have generated over $1bn in gains.

30 March 2026 at 06:09 pm AEDT

TotalEnergies corners Middle East crude market, reaping record profits

The French major reportedly went on a massive buying spree in March, capitalizing on disruptions fueled by the Middle East conflict. According to the Financial Times, this strategy is estimated to have generated over 1 billion dollars in gains.

30 March 2026 at 05:45 pm AEDT

French Analyst Ratings: New Bullish Stance on SSB, Sodexo, Klépierre, and ID Logistics

HSBC and UBS weigh in on the luxury sector, while Goldman Sachs focuses on real estate investment trusts. Notable rating changes include Sodexo, ID Logistics, Klépierre, and Sartorius Stedim Biotech.

30 March 2026 at 05:35 pm AEDT

Sanofi

Sanofi has announced positive results from three Phase 3 trials of amlitelimab—COAST 1, COAST 2, and SHORE—presented at the 2026 American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Annual Meeting in Denver, Colorado.

30 March 2026 at 05:11 pm AEDT

Donald Trump Wants to 'Take Iranian Oil' (FT)

In an interview with the Financial Times, the American president says he wants to 'take Iranian oil', going so far as to float seizing Kharg Island, the country’s main export terminal. The remark comes as Washington deploys thousands of additional troops to the Middle East.

30 March 2026 at 03:34 pm AEDT

French Analyst Ratings: Heavyweights in Focus with Air Liquide, TotalEnergies and LVMH

As target prices are raised (STMicro, Arkema, TotalEnergies) or reduced (Saint-Gobain, LVMH, Airbus), Morgan Stanley upgrades Air Liquide shares.

28 March 2026 at 01:11 am AEDT

French Analysts: Heavyweights Step Up, With Air Liquide, TotalEnergies and LVMH in Focus

As price targets are revised higher (ST, Arkema, TotalEnergies) or lower (Saint-Gobain, LVMH, Airbus), Morgan Stanley upgrades Air Liquide.

28 March 2026 at 12:09 am AEDT

LVMH and Sephora under fire from Italian antitrust over aggressive marketing to minors

The Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) has launched two investigations into Sephora Italia and its LVMH group partners for unfair commercial practices targeting minors. The probe focuses on a marketing strategy deemed deceptive, which allegedly uses very young micro-influencers to sell adult cosmetics to children and teenagers.

27 March 2026 at 08:39 pm AEDT

LVMH and Sephora under fire from Italian antitrust over aggressive marketing to minors

The Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) has launched two investigations into Sephora Italia and its LVMH Group partners for unfair commercial practices targeting minors. At issue is a marketing strategy deemed deceptive, utilizing very young micro-influencers to sell adult cosmetics to children and adolescents.

27 March 2026 at 06:58 pm AEDT

Pernod Ricard and Brown-Forman (Jack Daniel's) reportedly in merger talks

French spirits giant Pernod Ricard and US-based Brown-Forman, the owner of the Jack Daniel's whiskey brand, have reportedly held discussions regarding a potential merger, according to back-to-back reports from Bloomberg and Reuters.

27 March 2026 at 06:57 pm AEDT

Pernod Ricard: in talks with Brown-Forman

Following recent press speculation, Pernod Ricard confirms that it is in discussions with Brown-Forman regarding a potential tie-up, subject to mutual agreement and customary approvals.

27 March 2026 at 06:51 pm AEDT

Imerys to Raise Prices Amid Middle East Tensions

Geopolitical instability in the Middle East is forcing the French group's Performance Minerals division to pass on rising costs to its clients. Price adjustments are effective immediately across its entire product range in all operating regions.

27 March 2026 at 06:47 pm AEDT

Imerys to hike prices amid Middle East tensions

Geopolitical instability in the Middle East is forcing the French group's Performance Minerals division to pass on rising costs to its customers. Price adjustments are effective immediately across its entire product range in all operating regions.

27 March 2026 at 06:32 pm AEDT

DBV Technologies

DBV Technologies reported a net loss of 147 million USD for 2025, compared to 113.9 million USD in 2024, a widening deficit primarily driven by a 27.3 million USD increase in R&D expenses.

27 March 2026 at 06:13 pm AEDT

Pernod Ricard

Following recent press speculation, Pernod Ricard confirms that it is in discussions with Brown-Forman regarding a potential merger, which would be subject to mutual agreement and customary approvals.

27 March 2026 at 06:12 pm AEDT

Pernod Ricard and Brown-Forman (Jack Daniel's) reportedly in merger talks

French spirits giant Pernod Ricard and U.S.-based Brown-Forman, the owner of the Jack Daniel's whiskey brand, have reportedly held discussions regarding a potential merger, according to back-to-back reports from Bloomberg and Reuters.

27 March 2026 at 04:39 am AEDT

Macompta.fr moves from Euronext Access to Euronext Growth

After two years of listing on Euronext Access, Macompta.fr has announced the transfer of its shares to Euronext Growth, effective March 30, 2026.

27 March 2026 at 01:10 am AEDT

Edenred Targeted by Antitrust Probe in Italy

The Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) has launched an investigation into Edenred Italia and its parent company Edenred SE for a potential abuse of dominant position in the meal voucher market, the regulator announced this morning.

26 March 2026 at 06:48 pm AEDT

France Analyst Views: STMicro, Soitec, Trigano and Kering Take Center Stage

Banks and semiconductors are on the agenda this morning, along with companies that reported results (Trigano, Roche Bobois) and the ever-present TotalEnergies.

26 March 2026 at 06:36 pm AEDT

Edenred targeted by antitrust probe in Italy

The Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) has launched an investigation into Edenred Italia and its parent company Edenred SE for a potential abuse of dominant position in the meal voucher market, the regulator announced this morning.

26 March 2026 at 06:26 pm AEDT