Other European markets are following suit, with Frankfurt's DAX 40 rising by 0.45%, and London's FTSE 100 appreciating by 0.54%.

In the Middle East conflict, strikes between the warring parties continue, indicating that negotiations are not on the agenda.

Meanwhile, China has asked its major oil refiners to suspend exports in order to prioritize domestic supply. As a result, oil prices are climbing once again. In London, Brent crude from the North Sea, which was up this morning, is now down 0.25% at USD 82.28 per barrel, still hovering near its highest levels since July 2024.

Company News

In Paris, STMicroelectronics stands out at the top of the CAC 40, gaining 6.13%. The Franco-Italian semiconductor specialist is set to launch a new entry-level microcontroller, but the stock is mainly buoyed by strong quarterly results released last night by U.S. firm Broadcom.

Conversely, at the bottom of the rankings in France, yesterday's outperformers are being overlooked, such as Stellantis (-0.66%). The decline in banking and luxury stocks is also weighing on the trend, with Crédit Agricole down 0.82% and LVMH slipping 0.28%.

In Germany, DHL drops 3.22%. The logistics giant saw its revenues fall by 1.6% last year.

In the UK, Rentokil Initial soars 11.68% after announcing a 4% rise in annual pre-tax profit. The business services group also revealed the retirement of its chairman following the appointment of his successor.

In Italy, Davide Campari-Milano shares are particularly sought after (+8.51%). While the group did not surprise with its 2025 revenue figures, investors are applauding profitability that exceeded expectations.

In Switzerland, Galderma jumps 8.25% after releasing strong annual results and particularly encouraging prospects for 2026.

A Few Data Points on the Agenda

Investors noted that French industrial production rose more than expected. In January, it grew by 0.5%, compared to analysts' forecasts of a 0.4% increase.

Market participants will be watching eurozone retail sales for January at 11 a.m., before focusing on the release of minutes from the European Central Bank.

In the United States, the main statistic will be the weekly jobless claims at 2:30 p.m., followed later (4 p.m.) by factory orders.

On the currency market, the euro is nearly unchanged against the greenback (-0.08%), trading at USD 1.1625.