Sebastien Foll

AB InBev confirms its strong momentum, backed by Deutsche Bank

AB InBev managed to edge higher on Wednesday in Paris, following a Deutsche Bank upgrade to "buy" from "hold" on the world's top brewer. At around 10:30 a.m., the stock was up 0.3% at EUR68.9, taking its YTD gain to over 25%, compared with less than 0.5% for the Euro STOXX 50.

September 16, 2026 at 06:05 am EDT

Puig to buy 100% of Isdin to strengthen its dermocosmetics push

Spanish cosmetics group Puig said Monday that it will buy out compatriot Esteve's stake in their Isdin joint venture to bolster its position in the dermocosmetics market, which it views as a key strategic growth driver.

September 15, 2026 at 03:27 am EDT

Keurig Dr Pepper stands out after upbeat comments from BofA

Keurig Dr Pepper is bucking the downward trend on Monday on the New York Stock Exchange after Bank of America analysts sounded optimistic about the impact of the US group's planned breakup. The company plans to separate its coffee operations from its soda brands, including Canada Dry and 7UP, early next year.

September 14, 2026 at 11:16 am EDT

Magnum to add a production line for Ben & Jerry's in Europe

On Monday the Magnum Ice Cream Company announced that it will open a new production line at its Ben & Jerry's site in Heppenheim, Germany, to increase capacity and meet steadily rising demand in Europe.

September 14, 2026 at 10:39 am EDT

US household confidence deteriorates in September (Michigan)

US consumer confidence deteriorated far more sharply than expected in September, initial results from the University of Michigan's monthly survey showed Friday.

September 11, 2026 at 10:26 am EDT

Macy's beats consensus, but guidance disappoints

Macy's reported better-than-expected results on Thursday for Q2 2025/2026, as the US department store chain benefited from a stronger-than-anticipated rise in sales, but its updated outlook for the full current fiscal year, although raised, appeared to disappoint investors.

September 11, 2026 at 02:57 am EDT

Mixed results for American Eagle Outfitters despite Aerie

American Eagle Outfitters fell 13% Thursday on the New York Stock Exchange, a day after posting quarterly results that highlighted strong momentum at Aerie, its loungewear and comfort-focused apparel chain, but also sluggish sales at its flagship brand.

September 11, 2026 at 02:43 am EDT

L'Oreal briefly becomes the CAC 40's top market cap

L'Oreal briefly became France's largest listed company by market capitalization on Thursday morning, before LVMH regained the lead.

September 10, 2026 at 04:54 am EDT

Beiersdorf still struggling, Deutsche Bank cuts rating to sell

Beiersdorf shares were sharply lower on Wednesday on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, hit by Deutsche Bank's downgrade to "sell" from "hold" on the stock. Shares in the owner of the Nivea brand were down 1.5%, among the steepest declines in a DAX index down 1.4%. Its losses since the start of the year now stand at around 20%.

September 09, 2026 at 06:42 am EDT

Inditex picks up the pace but disappoints with its operating profit

Inditex, the world's leading apparel retailer and owner of the Zara chain, reported on Wednesday a 9.2% rise in revenue over the first six months of its fiscal year, with sales accelerating in the second quarter despite the scorching temperatures that hit Europe at the start of the summer.

September 09, 2026 at 05:19 am EDT

BofA Raises Its Oil Price Forecasts for Late 2026 and 2027

Bank of America has raised its oil price forecasts to reflect the continued disruptions affecting shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

September 08, 2026 at 11:07 am EDT

Shake Shack inches up on Wall Street as RBC initiates coverage with a buy

Shake Shack shares were slightly higher Tuesday morning on the New York Stock Exchange, where the American fast-food chain was boosted by a note from RBC in which the Canadian broker initiated coverage with a favorable view.

September 08, 2026 at 10:23 am EDT

Societe Generale slides, JPMorgan less confident about what comes next

Societe Generale shares are posting one of the CAC 40's steepest declines on Tuesday after JPMorgan downgraded the stock to 'neutral' from 'overweight', arguing that the scope for positive surprises on earnings and capital returns is now less of a tailwind.

September 08, 2026 at 07:07 am EDT

Reckitt continues its rebound, Bernstein upbeat on growth

Reckitt shares extended their rebound on Tuesday, with Bernstein analysts upbeat about growth at the consumer goods maker and arguing it is a good time to invest in the stock after its recent underperformance.

September 08, 2026 at 06:03 am EDT

LVMH falls back to six-year lows, then buyers return

LVMH shares fell this morning to their lowest level since October 2020, back to their Covid-era levels, before staging a modest technical rebound around midday, driven by some bargain hunting after a 33% drop this year. After hitting an intraday low of €423.75 at 9:30 a.m., the stock was up about 0.6% at around 4:15 p.m., at €431.8.

September 07, 2026 at 10:48 am EDT

So what is going on with EssilorLuxottica's governance -

EssilorLuxottica shares stumbled again on Monday morning, with investors worried about the persistence of the open governance crisis that has been rocking the optics specialist for several weeks now.

September 07, 2026 at 05:24 am EDT

Wall Street sags after jobs data

New York stocks look heavy on Friday following the release of monthly US employment figures that were far better than expected, leaving less room for doubt about an imminent round of monetary tightening.

September 04, 2026 at 01:27 pm EDT

Lululemon plunges on Wall Street after another warning

Lululemon shares are tumbling Friday morning on the New York Stock Exchange after the athletic apparel maker again cut its full-year outlook against a backdrop of slowing international markets.

September 04, 2026 at 10:51 am EDT

Daimler Truck slides as Morgan Stanley downgrades its rating

Daimler Truck was among the steepest decliners on the DAX on Friday on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange after Morgan Stanley cut its rating on the heavy-truck maker to 'underweight' from 'equal weight'.

September 04, 2026 at 08:47 am EDT

Volkswagen cuts its workforce to secure its future, the market approves

Volkswagen jumped more than 5% on Friday on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange after winning approval from its supervisory board to launch its sweeping restructuring plan, seen as a crucial step in its turnaround effort.

September 04, 2026 at 05:51 am EDT

Hugo Boss to leave the MDAX at month-end

STOXX announced on Thursday that German apparel group Hugo Boss will be removed from the MDAX, which tracks Germany's leading listed stocks, as of Monday, September 21, to be replaced by Ströer, an outdoor advertising specialist.

September 04, 2026 at 04:02 am EDT