Arthur Frand

Casino Guichard suspends liquidity agreement with BNP Paribas

Casino, Guichard-Perrachon (-1.40%) will suspend, from October 31, 2026, the transactions entrusted to BNP Paribas (-2.28%) to facilitate the purchase and sale of its shares on the stock market. The suspension is linked to the expiration of the share buyback authorization granted by shareholders.

October 30, 2026 at 09:03 pm

Universal Music pumps up the volume in Q3, shares soar

Universal Music Group shares have risen by up to 10% or so to EUR17.46, in Amsterdam on Friday. The music giant beat expectations in Q3, driven by a rebound in subscriptions. Analysts welcome the results after a disappointing H1.

October 30, 2026 at 07:26 pm

Chevron sets the bar high in Q3, with profit of nearly $10bn

Chevron's net income surged 180% in Q3 2026. The US oil group benefited from sharply higher refining margins, despite a decline in global production.

October 30, 2026 at 05:46 pm

Ekinops and Orange Business tackle the carbon footprint of networks

Ekinops (-0.88%) and Orange Business announced Thursday a joint plan to reduce the carbon footprint of network equipment, from manufacturing through use by customers.

October 29, 2026 at 09:24 pm

LDLC slows its decline as business sales surge

French computer retailer LDLC (+0.11%, to €9.1500) generated €132.3m in revenue in the second quarter of fiscal 2026-2027, down 5.3%. The decline eased thanks to business sales. Consumer purchases remained weak.

October 29, 2026 at 09:05 pm

Orange Cyberdefense teams up with Mistral AI to stay ahead of hackers

Orange Cyberdefense is becoming Mistral AI's first European partner for designing managed security services. Announced Thursday, October 29, the agreement gives it early access to a cybersecurity-focused version of Mistral Large 4. The goal: identify vulnerabilities sooner and accelerate investigations after an attack.

October 29, 2026 at 08:09 pm

Gas: Europe breaches the EUR100 mark; are we heading for an exorbitant winter?

European gas touched EUR100 per megawatt-hour on Wednesday, October 28, and the rise could continue. AlphaValue sees a peak of EUR110-120 against a backdrop of tensions in the Middle East and forecast cold weather. For households and industrial companies, the main concern is paying high prices for a long time.

October 29, 2026 at 07:28 pm

Boliden rides the metals rally, with Q3 revenue jumping 39%

Driven by higher metals prices, the Swedish mining group (+2.77%) posted a 38.6% jump in Q3 2026 revenue to SEK30.44bn. Operating profit rose 67%, despite ongoing difficulties at the Aitik copper mine.

October 29, 2026 at 05:51 pm

Volkswagen skids: EUR5.8bn loss in Q3

The German auto group deepened its losses in Q3, hit by a hefty impairment charge at Porsche and a sharp drop in sales in China. Revenue fell 6.3% between July and September.

October 29, 2026 at 02:27 pm

Clariane: nursing homes fill up, growth accelerates in third quarter

Clariane's business grew in the third quarter, supported by better occupancy at its nursing homes. The group confirmed its 2026 targets, but AlphaValue said restoring profitability remains a challenge.

October 29, 2026 at 01:36 pm

Sogeclair: Activity Declines in Third Quarter, Rail Business Provides Some Relief

In the third quarter, Sogeclair continued to be hurt by the slowdown in European business aviation. Rail and composites nevertheless offer more favorable prospects for the group, on the eve of the presentation of its updated strategic plan.

October 28, 2026 at 09:30 pm

Sogeclair: Activity Declines in the Third Quarter, Rail Business Offers a Bright Spot

In the third quarter, Sogeclair remained penalized by the slowdown in European business aviation. Rail and composites nevertheless offer more favorable prospects for the group, on the eve of the presentation of its updated strategic plan.

October 28, 2026 at 09:26 pm

Elis regains momentum in the third quarter and stays on track for 2026

The rental and maintenance specialist reported a 6.1% increase in revenue to €1.32bn. New contracts and a strong tourism season in Europe offset difficulties in Mexico.

October 28, 2026 at 09:12 pm

Bond Buyback, New Financing: Pernod Ricard Adjusts Its Debt

The French wines and spirits group will buy back nearly €1.22bn of bonds ahead of maturity. Scheduled to be settled on October 30, 2026, the transaction allows it to bring forward part of its repayments.

October 28, 2026 at 08:44 pm

Alten: After a 47% Gain in Six Months, Can the Rebound Last?

After a strong stock market rebound, Alten is reporting growth above expectations. AlphaValue remains cautious, however, while TP ICAP Midcap considers some concerns weighing on the valuation excessive, particularly those related to AI.

October 28, 2026 at 06:35 pm

Accor reaches agreement with Corinthia Group

Hotels group Accor and the Maltese multinational Corinthia have reached an agreement to bring seven Verdi hotels into Handwritten Collection. Five properties will join the brand starting in November 2026, followed by two others whose integration date has yet to be specified.

October 28, 2026 at 06:20 pm

Aston Martin Lagonda: Valhalla boosts Q3 revenue, but losses persist

The British automaker (stock down about 2%) reduced its losses in Q3, thanks to its most expensive models. The improvement was in line with expectations, according to Jefferies, but debt remains high and cash is still under pressure.

October 28, 2026 at 06:14 pm

Accor reaches accord with Corinthia Group

Accor and Maltese multinational group Corinthia have reached an agreement to bring seven Verdi hotels into Handwritten Collection. Five properties will join the brand starting in November 2026, followed by two others whose integration date has yet to be specified.

October 28, 2026 at 03:11 pm

Exel Industries: Australian market provides commercial respite, difficult choices ahead, according to Portzamparc

Thanks to the Australian market, Exel Industries (-0.29%) finished the fourth quarter better than expected. But behind this positive surprise, declining sales are weakening profitability and could require further cost savings, according to Portzamparc.

October 28, 2026 at 01:27 pm

Alten raises its 2026 targets, revenue up 6.4% in the third quarter

The engineering group posted a 6.4% increase in revenue in the third quarter. Driven notably by North America and Asia, it now targets organic growth of around 2% and an operating margin on activity of 9.3% for 2026.

October 27, 2026 at 09:27 pm

Airbus: Atlantic Airways sets course for an all-A320neo fleet and orders two aircraft

The Faroe Islands' airline has ordered two aircraft, Airbus announced Tuesday. It ultimately wants to operate an all-A320neo fleet.

October 27, 2026 at 06:27 pm