Thomas Barnet

Atos

Atos has announced the completion of the sale of Bull, its advanced computing business, to the French State for an enterprise value of up to 404 million euros, marking a new milestone in its strategic refocusing. The total includes 104 million euros in conditional earn-outs, a slight decrease from the 110 million initially projected when the agreement was signed in July 2025. This adjustment reflects a change in the transaction perimeter, with the exclusion of zData, an entity specializing in Big Data solutions.

01 April 2026 at 05:24 pm AEDT

Air Liquide, Helium and the Middle East Conflict

Behind the rising tensions in the Middle East, specific shortages are emerging: helium, for instance. Discreet yet essential for semiconductors, medical imaging, and aerospace, this gas is facing severe supply constraints. To what extent will the world leader, Air Liquide, benefit from this?

31 March 2026 at 08:46 pm AEDT

Air Liquide, Helium, and the Middle East Conflict

Behind the rising tensions in the Middle East, specific shortages are emerging: helium, for instance. Discreet yet essential for semiconductors, medical imaging, and aerospace, this gas is facing severe supply constraints. To what extent will the global leader, Air Liquide, benefit from this situation?

31 March 2026 at 06:57 pm AEDT

Air Liquide, Helium, and the Middle East Conflict

Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, specific shortages are beginning to surface: helium, for instance. Discreet yet indispensable for semiconductors, medical imaging, and aerospace, this gas is facing severe supply constraints. To what extent will the global leader, Air Liquide, benefit from this situation?

31 March 2026 at 06:55 pm AEDT

French Analyst Ratings: Updates on Crédit Agricole, GTT and Nanobiotix

Brokers are trimming price targets on blue-chip heavyweights such as Kering and Schneider. Conversely, Veolia, Nanobiotix and GTT see their valuations revised upward.

31 March 2026 at 05:46 pm AEDT

Did Pete Hegseth attempt to buy a defense ETF before the Iran strike?

According to the Financial Times, a broker linked to Pete Hegseth allegedly attempted to invest several million dollars in an arms-focused fund shortly before the US-Israeli strike against Iran. The move reportedly fell through, according to several sources, or never occurred at all, according to the Pentagon.

31 March 2026 at 05:37 pm AEDT

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