Thomas Barnet
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TotalEnergies partners with Masdar for Asian renewables
TotalEnergies and Masdar are set to form a 50/50 joint venture valued at $2.2 billion. The entity will consolidate their onshore renewable energy operations across nine Asian countries to capitalize on the region's surging electricity demand.
April 02, 2026 at 02:48 am EDT
Explainer: GmbH, NV, KGaA, Plc, SpA, Oyj, SGPS… what are we talking about?
Have you ever wondered why there are two pharmaceutical companies with the same name on the stock market, Merck & Co, Inc. and Merck KGaA? And for that matter, what do "Inc" and "KGaA" actually mean? From SE and Inc. to Ltd and SpA… let's dive into the acronyms that typically follow the names of listed companies.
April 01, 2026 at 04:03 am EDT
Explainer: GmbH, NV, KGaA, Plc, SpA, Oyj, SGPS... what are we talking about?
You may already have wondered why there are two pharmaceutical companies with the same name in the stock market, Merck & Co, Inc. and Merck KGaA. And for that matter, what do "Inc" and "KGaA" mean? And SE, Inc., Ltd, SpA... Let's dive into the acronyms that usually come at the end of listed companies' names.
April 01, 2026 at 03:37 am EDT
French Analyst Ratings: Fresh Bullish Views on Engie, Safran, and Unibail
Aerospace is in the spotlight this morning as Wells Fargo initiates coverage on the European sector. Unibail and Engie benefit from upgrades, while Barclays raises its price target for Carrefour.
April 01, 2026 at 02:33 am EDT
Legrand
As part of its active bolt-on acquisition strategy, Legrand has announced two new external growth operations in the data center sector, involving Keydak in China and TES in the United Kingdom. A Chinese leader in racks based in Guangzhou, Keydak employs over 330 people and generates annual revenue exceeding 60 million euros. Its acquisition remains subject to customary conditions precedent. A European specialist in power distribution systems, with more than half of its revenue derived from data centers, Cookstown-based TES employs 280 people with annual sales of nearly 85 million euros.
April 01, 2026 at 02:25 am EDT
JCDecaux
JCDecaux has announced the signing, on March 30, of an agreement to acquire Vista Communications, a Tokyo-based Japanese company specializing in taxi shelter advertising. Since 2012, Vista has operated 29 taxi shelters in Tokyo, representing 58 advertising faces, including 7 digital screens, primarily located in the high-traffic districts of Shibuya, Roppongi, Shinjuku, Shinagawa, Akihabara, and Ueno. This acquisition will strengthen JCDecaux's presence in Tokyo through its joint venture MCDecaux, and marks its entry into the taxi shelter segment in Japan, complementing its existing portfolio of over 850 B-Stops in the Japanese capital.
April 01, 2026 at 02:25 am EDT
TFF Group
TFF Group (Tonnellerie François Frères) has announced the completion of its acquisition of the remaining 45% stake in Tonnellerie Rémond. The world leader in wine and spirits aging products now holds 100% of this artisanal gem, sealing a strategic integration that began four years ago. In accordance with the shareholders' agreement signed in March 2022, which set a final deadline for 2028, TFF Group elected to accelerate the timeline to take full control of the entity as of this spring 2026. This transaction also marks a historic turning point for Tonnellerie Rémond, as it formalizes the final handover from Catherine Desbois-Mouchel, the prominent figurehead who led the house for 37 years. Under TFF's stewardship, an autonomous and sustainable organizational structure has been established to ensure the continuity of this French oak barrel institution.
April 01, 2026 at 02:24 am EDT
Atos
Atos has announced the completion of the sale of Bull, its advanced computing business, to the French State for an enterprise value of up to 404 million euros, marking a new milestone in its strategic refocusing. The total includes 104 million euros in conditional earn-outs, a slight decrease from the 110 million initially projected when the agreement was signed in July 2025. This adjustment reflects a change in the transaction perimeter, with the exclusion of zData, an entity specializing in Big Data solutions.
April 01, 2026 at 02:24 am EDT
Air Liquide, Helium and the Middle East Conflict
Behind the rising tensions in the Middle East, specific shortages are emerging: helium, for instance. Discreet yet essential for semiconductors, medical imaging, and aerospace, this gas is facing severe supply constraints. To what extent will the world leader, Air Liquide, benefit from this?
March 31, 2026 at 05:46 am EDT
Air Liquide, Helium, and the Middle East Conflict
Behind the rising tensions in the Middle East, specific shortages are emerging: helium, for instance. Discreet yet essential for semiconductors, medical imaging, and aerospace, this gas is facing severe supply constraints. To what extent will the global leader, Air Liquide, benefit from this situation?
March 31, 2026 at 03:57 am EDT
Air Liquide, Helium, and the Middle East Conflict
Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, specific shortages are beginning to surface: helium, for instance. Discreet yet indispensable for semiconductors, medical imaging, and aerospace, this gas is facing severe supply constraints. To what extent will the global leader, Air Liquide, benefit from this situation?
March 31, 2026 at 03:55 am EDT
Did Pete Hegseth attempt to buy a defense ETF before the Iran strike?
According to the Financial Times, a broker linked to Pete Hegseth allegedly attempted to invest several million dollars in an arms-focused fund shortly before the US-Israeli strike against Iran. The move reportedly fell through, according to several sources, or never occurred at all, according to the Pentagon.
March 31, 2026 at 02:37 am EDT
Did Pete Hegseth Try to Buy a Defense ETF Ahead of the Iran Strike?
According to the Financial Times, a broker linked to Pete Hegseth allegedly tried to invest several million dollars in a fund focused on weapons makers shortly before the U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran. The effort reportedly fell through, according to multiple sources, or never happened at all, according to the Pentagon.
March 31, 2026 at 12:34 am EDT
TotalEnergies corners Middle East crude market, reaping record profits
The French oil major reportedly went on a massive oil buying spree in March, capitalizing on disruptions caused by the Middle East conflict. According to the Financial Times, this strategy is estimated to have generated over $1bn in gains.
March 30, 2026 at 03:09 am EDT
TotalEnergies corners Middle East crude market, reaping record profits
The French major reportedly went on a massive buying spree in March, capitalizing on disruptions fueled by the Middle East conflict. According to the Financial Times, this strategy is estimated to have generated over 1 billion dollars in gains.
March 30, 2026 at 02:45 am EDT
French Analyst Ratings: New Bullish Stance on SSB, Sodexo, Klépierre, and ID Logistics
HSBC and UBS weigh in on the luxury sector, while Goldman Sachs focuses on real estate investment trusts. Notable rating changes include Sodexo, ID Logistics, Klépierre, and Sartorius Stedim Biotech.
March 30, 2026 at 02:35 am EDT
Donald Trump Wants to 'Take Iranian Oil' (FT)
In an interview with the Financial Times, the American president says he wants to 'take Iranian oil', going so far as to float seizing Kharg Island, the country’s main export terminal. The remark comes as Washington deploys thousands of additional troops to the Middle East.
March 30, 2026 at 12:34 am EDT
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