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Henkel doubles down on premium hair care with the acquisition of Olaplex

Henkel is continuing its move upmarket by announcing the purchase of Olaplex for $1.4bn. The deal is a significant step that increases its exposure to the premium hair care segment and further strengthens its Consumer Brands division.

March 26, 2026 at 05:05 am EDT

OpenAI Scraps Sora; Terminates Partnership with Disney

OpenAI has decided to pull the plug on Sora, its AI video generation technology, a move that directly triggers the termination of its partnership with Walt Disney, signed only a few months ago.

March 25, 2026 at 05:49 am EDT

Volkswagen considers transforming plant towards military production

The German automaker is exploring a strategic pivot for its embattled Osnabrück site by entering talks with Israel's Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, the manufacturer of the Iron Dome missile defense system.

March 25, 2026 at 05:45 am EDT

Why financial crises always return: The Minsky cycle explained

1987, 1997, 2008, 2020. At first glance, these dates suggest an almost rhythmic regularity. Every decade or so, a major crisis hits the financial markets following a period of calm. Minsky's theory tends to show that this is far from a mere coincidence or a mathematical curse.

March 25, 2026 at 05:37 am EDT

OpenAI Drops Sora and Ends Its Partnership With Disney

OpenAI has decided to shut down Sora, its AI-powered video generation technology, a move that directly ends its partnership with Walt Disney, signed just a few months earlier.

March 25, 2026 at 05:09 am EDT

Volkswagen Could Repurpose a Plant for Military Production

The German automaker is weighing a new direction for its Osnabrück site, now under threat, by moving closer to Israel's Rafael Advanced Defence Systems, maker of the Iron Dome missile defense system.

March 25, 2026 at 05:06 am EDT

Puig gets a makeover, Goodwin rebounds, Inficon disappoints

Puig surges on consolidation speculation in the beauty sector, while Goodwin and Ottobock benefit from renewed investor interest. By contrast, disappointing releases and earnings pressure weigh on several names, with Inficon heavily punished, Exor hit by its holdings and SAP weakened by analyst revisions.

March 24, 2026 at 04:59 am EDT

Silgan Holdings reportedly considering takeover of Gerresheimer

Silgan Holdings, a specialist in packaging solutions, is exploring a potential bid for German medical packaging manufacturer Gerresheimer, according to several sources cited by Reuters. This potential move comes at a delicate time for the German firm, which is grappling with a sharp deterioration in its financial standing.

March 20, 2026 at 11:49 am EDT

Silgan Holdings Said to Be Considering a Takeover of Gerresheimer

Silgan Holdings, which specializes in packaging solutions, is taking a look at German medical packaging maker Gerresheimer, according to several sources cited by Reuters. The potential deal comes at a delicate moment for the German company, which is facing a sharp deterioration in its financial position.

March 20, 2026 at 11:07 am EDT

European Union reacts to surging oil and gas prices

Faced with a spectacular spike in crude oil and gas prices since the beginning of the month, the European Union is attempting to cushion the blow. As Middle East tensions threaten strategic global supply routes, European leaders are pressing the Commission to take action to protect household purchasing power.

March 20, 2026 at 06:36 am EDT

Infineon rebounds, Bayer gets a boost and Wetherspoon plunges

Infineon and Indra are regaining their footing after recent pullbacks, while Bayer and Alstom are benefiting from green lights. By contrast, J D Wetherspoon, Inwit and Smiths Group are tumbling, weighed down by disappointing outlooks.

March 20, 2026 at 05:17 am EDT

Unilever Is Said to Be Considering a Split of Its Food Business

Anglo-Dutch consumer goods giant Unilever is exploring a new step in reshaping its portfolio. According to Bloomberg, the company is currently studying a possible separation of all or part of its food operations.

March 18, 2026 at 05:50 am EDT

Bolloré distributes, Exail defends ... Skistar slips

European markets are trading mixed, buoyed by redistribution announcements at Bolloré and solid prospects for Exail Technologies, while Heidelberg and Société Générale benefit from analyst support. Conversely, disappointments are mounting for Ithaca Energy and Thyssenkrupp, penalized by deteriorating results and a darkened outlook.

March 18, 2026 at 05:08 am EDT

Kering bets on jewelry to revive growth

The luxury group Kering has announced the creation of Kering Jewelry, a division dedicated to structuring and accelerating the development of its jewelry activities. This new step comes at a delicate time, marking a turning point in the group's transformation.

March 17, 2026 at 11:51 am EDT

Apple's widening price gap

For decades, Apple brushed aside the idea of producing truly "low-cost" devices. However, in March 2026, the Cupertino based tech giant seems to be changing its tune. By launching the MacBook Neo at $599, Apple is targeting a new generation of users.

March 17, 2026 at 10:01 am EDT

The Human Cost of Meta's AI Race

Meta could be preparing to launch one of the biggest waves of layoffs in its history. According to sources obtained by Reuters, the group led by Mark Zuckerberg is considering job cuts that could affect up to 20% of its workforce, or approximately 15,000 to 16,000 employees out of the nearly 79,000 staff the company had at the end of 2025.

March 17, 2026 at 09:22 am EDT

Apple's Big Pricing Split

For decades, Apple brushed off the idea of making truly "low-cost" devices. But in March 2026, the Cupertino company appears to be changing course. By launching the MacBook Neo at $599, Apple is targeting a new generation of users.

March 16, 2026 at 07:16 am EDT

GN Store makes itself heard, Commerzbank cashes in.... Idorsia goes off the rails

GN Store posts a historic performance after selling its operations to Amplifon, while Soitec secures its future in China with a 10-year contract. By contrast, Idorsia plunges following the departure of its chief executive, and Amplifon is punished over the steep price of its acquisition. Finally, disappointments keep piling up for Swiss industry: Stadler is downgraded, while Interroll and Tecan struggle to convince after annual results come under pressure.

March 16, 2026 at 05:28 am EDT

BYD sets its sights on Canada and global acquisitions

The undisputed leader in electric vehicles in China, BYD is moving onto the offensive. Between plans for a wholly owned plant in Canada and ambitions to buy a struggling legacy automaker, the Shenzhen group is rolling out an aggressive expansion strategy to become a must-have global player by 2026.

March 13, 2026 at 09:04 am EDT

Glencore bets on coal to revive Rio Tinto deal

While discussions for a $240bn merger failed just last February, the recent surge in coal prices is breathing new life into Glencore's ambitions. The Swiss giant hopes that the rebalancing of valuations will force Rio Tinto back to the negotiating table.

March 13, 2026 at 08:33 am EDT

Glencore Is Betting on Coal to Revive Talks With Rio Tinto

After merger talks for a $240bn deal collapsed last February, the recent surge in coal prices is giving Glencore fresh hope. The Swiss giant is betting that shifting valuations will force Rio Tinto back to the negotiating table.

March 13, 2026 at 05:11 am EDT