Nicolas Thomas

Frasers Group offers to buy out Hugo Boss for nearly EUR2bn

Frasers Group, the British retailer controlled by Mike Ashley, has announced an offer to buy out Hugo Boss in a deal worth approximately EUR2bn. Already the largest shareholder in the German group, Frasers is offering EUR38 cash per share for shares that it does not yet own. The offer represents a 4.3% premium over the last closing price and values Hugo Boss at nearly EUR1.978bn.

June 11, 2026 at 04:33 am EDT

TotalEnergies, QatarEnergy and ConocoPhillips assess offshore project in Syria

TotalEnergies, QatarEnergy and ConocoPhillips have signed an agreement with the Syrian Petroleum Company to launch a technical study on offshore Block 3, located off the coast of Latakia, Syria. This memorandum of understanding establishes a framework for discussions regarding potential commercial exploration. The initiative aligns with the new Syrian government's strategy to attract foreign investment into an energy sector severely weakened by years of civil war and international sanctions.

May 12, 2026 at 09:38 am EDT

PrimeStone ramps up pressure on Intertek following rejection of EQT bid

Activist investor PrimeStone Capital has called on Intertek's board to engage in "constructive" discussions with Swedish private equity firm EQT after the rejection of several sweetened takeover offers. In a letter published Monday, PrimeStone, which claims to hold approximately 0.5% of the British group's capital through its advised funds, argued that Intertek should grant limited data access to facilitate due diligence and adopt a more realistic stance regarding its valuation.

May 12, 2026 at 03:46 am EDT

Commodities: Copper and lead are standing out

Copper prices were little changed on the LME on Thursday, supported by a weakening dollar, signs of robust demand in China and hopes for a de-escalation of the conflict between the US and Iran. However, the market remains cautious, pending further geopolitical news.

May 07, 2026 at 07:50 am EDT

Indices tumble as Iran reportedly fires on US vessel

May 04, 2026 at 06:31 am EDT

Apple prepares for leadership transition focused on product and strategic prudence

As he prepares to take office, Apple's incoming CEO John Ternus embodies a pragmatic, hardware-centric innovation approach, contrasting with the massive artificial intelligence commitments of his competitors.

April 21, 2026 at 07:14 am EDT

MTU targets drone propulsion market with strategic acquisition

April 08, 2026 at 11:03 am EDT

Governance crisis at Indra: Chairman resigns

Indra's Chairman is stepping down following a conflict of interest linked to a controversial transaction. The episode underscores internal tensions and the growing influence of the Spanish state.

April 02, 2026 at 01:29 am EDT

Paris and Berlin attempt to relaunch European FCAS fighter jet program

France and Germany are seeking to overcome tensions surrounding the Future Combat Air System program, weakened by industrial disagreements between Dassault Aviation and Airbus.

March 17, 2026 at 02:20 pm EDT

Kone in talks to acquire TK Elevator for up to EUR25bn

March 16, 2026 at 05:05 pm EDT

Webuild shares slide following disappointing 2026 outlook

Italian construction group Webuild reported better 2025 results, although its outlook for 2026 disappointed investors, causing its shares to tumble, down nearly 9% by noon. Operating profit (EBITDA) rose 18% to EUR1.16bn. Annual adjusted net profit increased by 13% to EUR280m, while revenue grew by 15% to EUR13.6bn.

March 12, 2026 at 09:50 am EDT

Pernod Ricard Considers IPO for Its Indian Subsidiary

February 18, 2026 at 02:02 pm EST

Investigation in France into Contaminated Infant Formula: Nestlé, Danone, and Lactalis Under Scrutiny

February 16, 2026 at 02:27 pm EST

AXA: RBC Starts Coverage at "Outperform" with a Price Target of €48

RBC Europe Limited initiates coverage of AXA with an "Outperform" recommendation and a price target of €48, compared to the current price of €37.46.

February 16, 2026 at 01:42 pm EST

ETFs: how to tap the potential of 24 emerging markets?

Investing in emerging markets came back into fashion last year. After several years lagging developed markets, large caps in emerging countries benefited from renewed interest, partly linked to doubts over the consequences of the upheavals underway in the US. To track this momentum, MSCI offers a benchmark barometer: the MSCI Emerging Markets Index (USD), from which many ETFs are derived.

February 13, 2026 at 06:09 am EST

Novo Nordisk exposed to a price war over obesity treatments

(MarketScreener with Reuters) Novo Nordisk's new chief executive could find himself on the wrong side of a potentially destructive price war, as what analysts and investors describe as "unprecedented" pricing pressure forces the Danish group to cut the US price of its flagship obesity drug, Wegovy.

February 04, 2026 at 02:38 pm EST

ETFs: how to bet on European value?

At a time when doubts are starting to build around the technology sector and volatility is making investors uneasy, there is a big temptation to explore calmer territory. It is an opportunity to dust off the classic battle between growth stocks and discounted value stocks.

February 04, 2026 at 10:08 am EST

Showroomprivé: Adjusts 2024 Accounts and Confirms Sharp Decline in 2025 Activity

January 23, 2026 at 01:06 pm EST

RBC Capital Initiates Air France-KLM at "Sector Perform"

January 20, 2026 at 12:07 pm EST

InVivo to Delist Teract from the Stock Exchange to Streamline Group Structure

January 15, 2026 at 02:58 pm EST

What are the best ETFs since the start of the year?

Amongst mainstream equity ETFs-i.e. ones without unreasonable leverage-several have posted strong performances from the start of 2026. The themes are hardly surprising, with defence, precious metals and certain Asian markets standing out.

January 14, 2026 at 09:36 am EST