Odile Dubois

Strong headwinds at Swatch, where brand portfolio appears valued at zero

The watchmaking group, owner of its namesake brands as well as Omega, Tissot, Breguet, Blancpain, and Longines, among others, is facing multiple headwinds.

March 25, 2026 at 11:25 am EDT

Strong headwinds at Swatch, where the brand portfolio appears valued at zero

The watchmaking group, owner of its namesake brand as well as Omega, Tissot, Breguet, Blancpain, and Longines, among others, is facing multiple headwinds.

March 19, 2026 at 10:02 am EDT

HP Completely Ignored by Investors Despite a Solid Operational Track Record

Separated from HP Enterprise and listed as a standalone company for exactly ten years, the maker of computers, IT equipment and consumables may be the cheapest listed company in the entire US market.

March 02, 2026 at 11:26 am EST

Michael Saylor has lost neither his bearings nor his sense of humor

Acquiring an asset with a 70% premium on its market value is inevitably a very risky bet.

August 18, 2025 at 03:58 am EDT

Swiss Re breaks records once again

There is no sign yet of a slowdown for the world's second-largest reinsurer, which posted another set of triumphant half-year results this morning.

August 14, 2025 at 09:54 am EDT

Berkshire Hathaway doubles its stake in Pool Corp

A US stockmarket star, the distributor of swimming pool equipment and maintenance products is however, now going through a rough patch.

May 19, 2025 at 10:10 am EDT

Manchester United plc : Forty-yard free kick

Like other European soccer clubs listed on the stock exchange, United is in a state of almost perpetual financial asphyxia.

September 13, 2024 at 02:26 pm EDT

Burberry Group plc : Now or never?

The downward spiral of the British luxury icon continues unabated.

September 11, 2024 at 08:59 am EDT

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. : Behind the numbers

Speculation is swirling around the enormous cash position of Warren Buffett's group.

September 11, 2024 at 08:53 am EDT

Alphabet Inc: Barbarians on the frontier

The Mountain View group, once likened by a Bernstein analyst to the Western Roman Empire at its peak, is now facing increasing pressure from all sides, with competitors eager to seize its valuable assets.

September 10, 2024 at 01:18 pm EDT

Celsius Holdings, Inc: growth on steroids, risk not to be overlooked

Celsius Holdings Inc. is a star on the stock market and, over time, has become a meme stock with a passionate following on stock market forums across the Atlantic.

September 06, 2024 at 04:27 am EDT

Jack Ma makes a comeback

Jack Ma, the founder of China's Alibaba, AliExpress and AntGroup groups, whose troubles with Beijing made headlines in 2020 and 2021, is making a comeback on the world stage. According to Nikkei Asia, the billionaire has set up a new company to deliver pre-packaged meals and food.

November 27, 2023 at 11:44 am EST

Starbucks Corporation : Record year, blue chip valuation

Another record year for the brand: its turnover increased by 12%, and its comparable sales grew by 8%.

November 06, 2023 at 02:28 pm EST

Moderna, Inc. : melts like snow in the sun

Two years ago, the Cambridge-based biotech reached a market capitalization of $100 billion after developing a vaccine against Covid in record time.

November 06, 2023 at 02:25 pm EST

McDonald's Corporation: Pricing power through and through

The fast-food chain has never been in crisis. If the current economic climate highlights one thing, it's its franchise's exceptional ability to absorb inflation.

November 06, 2023 at 02:17 pm EST

Lennar Corporation : Surprising the market

The quarterly results of this homebuilder are highly anticipated and serve as a barometer for the U.S. construction industry.

September 15, 2023 at 04:21 pm EDT

American Airlines Group Inc: bad timing

Between rising fuel costs and union pressure, the bad news just keeps on coming for the airline.

September 14, 2023 at 07:17 am EDT

Fevertree Drinks PLC : Hangover

The trendy tonic brand, which had seen a rapid surge in its stock price on the British market, released its half-year results yesterday.

September 14, 2023 at 07:14 am EDT

Bowlero Corp: Number one in bowling in the USA

After a decade of restructuring, the bowling center operator, now listed on the stock exchange, released its annual results yesterday.

September 14, 2023 at 06:57 am EDT

Birkenstock, the iconic shoe brand preparing for an IPO

Birkenstock, the German brand known for its comfortable shoes now considered a luxury product, has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) in the United States. The company is backed by the private equity firm L Catterton.

September 13, 2023 at 07:05 am EDT

Walt Disney Company (The) : On ten-year lows

With its share price back on its ten-year lows, Disney is attracting the attention of many investors tempted by a contrarian gamble.

September 12, 2023 at 07:24 am EDT