Thomas Barnet

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.

25 February 2026 at 08:54 pm AEDT

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.

25 February 2026 at 08:26 pm AEDT

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.

25 February 2026 at 06:44 pm AEDT

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.

25 February 2026 at 06:34 pm AEDT

Zonebourse Corporate Earnings Calendar: February 25, 2026

25 February 2026 at 03:41 am AEDT

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.

25 February 2026 at 01:26 am AEDT

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.

24 February 2026 at 08:40 pm AEDT

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.

24 February 2026 at 07:53 pm AEDT

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.

24 February 2026 at 06:38 pm AEDT

Zonebourse Corporate Earnings Calendar: February 24, 2026

24 February 2026 at 04:07 am AEDT

Zonebourse earnings calendar for companies: week of 23 to 27 February 2026

24 February 2026 at 04:02 am AEDT

France analyst views: DB downgrades Pernod Ricard, Airbus hit with multiple cuts

Airbus' results have triggered several target changes, including a downgrade. Capgemini is drawing mixed views. Orange, Icade and Pernod Ricard are seeing recommendations trimmed.

23 February 2026 at 06:26 pm AEDT

Zonebourse Corporate Earnings Calendar: February 23, 2026

21 February 2026 at 03:42 am AEDT

Moncler Sparks Luxury Sector Rally, Air Liquide Delivers Strong Results

Strong results from Moncler are lifting the European luxury sector. Air Liquide's latest earnings have also been well received by the market.

20 February 2026 at 08:13 pm AEDT

France Analyst Views: Earnings Season Spurs a Cleanup

After a results-heavy Thursday, analysts are revisiting their calls.

20 February 2026 at 07:10 pm AEDT

Zonebourse Corporate Earnings Calendar: February 20, 2026

20 February 2026 at 04:02 am AEDT

Mixed Fortunes in Aviation, Eramet Nosedives

Air France soars after its results, while Airbus dips following its earnings release. The day's crash is signed by Eramet.

19 February 2026 at 08:48 pm AEDT

France analyst views: ADP and Eramet split the Street, Carrefour target raised despite its results

Analysts are split on ADP and Eramet. Despite results that were punished yesterday, one analyst raised Carrefour's price target.

19 February 2026 at 07:31 pm AEDT

Zonebourse Agenda: Corporate Earnings Releases for February 19, 2026

19 February 2026 at 03:36 am AEDT

A Costly Tab for Bayer, Carrefour Gets Taken to the Cleaners

Settling lawsuits tied to Roundup is set to cost Bayer dearly. Carrefour's results are being punished.

18 February 2026 at 08:55 pm AEDT

French Analyst Views: Veolia draws broad support, Goldman Sachs cuts Capgemini target

Two analysts raised their price targets on Veolia. Goldman Sachs cut its target for Capgemini after the stock's slide.

18 February 2026 at 07:11 pm AEDT