Kevin Smith

Intuit continues with a double-digit growth trajectory

Thirteenth consecutive quarter of growth for the U.S. software management leader - though the latest quarterly hiccup traces back to pandemic-era stress peaks.

November 24, 2025 at 03:38 pm

Sage succeeds in its external growth bet

The Sage, a Newcastle-based accounting software publisher, remains saddled with a valuation multiple compared to the sector average

November 20, 2025 at 05:57 pm

Ams-Osram is fighting to stay alive

Born from the acquisition of German lighting specialist Osram by Austrian semiconductor manufacturer AMS, the group has suffered one setback after another.

November 19, 2025 at 02:39 pm

On borrowed time, Imperial Brands remains extraordinarily profitable

Cigarette manufacturers' return to favor is one of the highlights of the year on the financial markets.

November 19, 2025 at 02:19 pm

J&J Snack Foods fails to rebound

The share price of the American confectioner-owner of the SuperPretzel, Dippin' Dots, and Philly Swirl brands, amongst others-has fallen back to the level it was at twelve years ago.

November 18, 2025 at 04:54 pm

Disney completes a transformative decade

Disney has achieved 3% year-on-year revenue growth. Adjusted for inflation, however, this figure remains completely stagnant.

November 18, 2025 at 12:48 pm

Peloton continues to fall behind

Having taken off into zero gravity, one of the darlings of the US market during the pandemic has come crashing back down to earth.

November 18, 2025 at 12:38 pm

Société Générale's incredible comeback

It has been a spectacular year for France's third-largest banking group, which has seen its market capitalization double in the space of twelve months.

November 17, 2025 at 07:51 pm

Back to average performance for Infineon

2025 has been a year of normalization for the German semiconductor specialist, which yesterday published its full-year results.

November 14, 2025 at 06:27 pm

ABN Amro: still a prime target for BNP Paribas?

The third-largest Dutch bank published annual results that were, as usual, remarkably flat.

November 14, 2025 at 12:36 pm

Carrefour: CMA prayer

The arrival of the Saadé family (at the head of the CMA CGM empire) as a shareholder in Carrefour, with a small 4% stake, has created a mini buying trend for the stock. However, it will take more than that to convince shareholders who have been praying for a turnaround for years.

November 13, 2025 at 03:01 pm

Paramount Skydance's ambitions remain excessive

Acquired by Skydance after an epic and suspenseful saga, the group that owns the CBS network, the eponymous studios and the Paramount+ streaming platform published its first quarterly results yesterday.

November 13, 2025 at 12:31 pm

Barrick Mining has been on a roll since the surge in gold prices

The world's second-largest gold mining group is back in favor and preparing to write a new chapter in its history.

November 13, 2025 at 12:16 pm

Hannover Re: How much longer?

The reinsurer's management is exceptional in every respect, while its slogan "somewhat different" is not entirely untrue amongst its peers in the reinsurance sector.

November 12, 2025 at 03:14 pm

Arkema mired in sluggish value creation

The chemical group has not escaped the difficult economic climate, which has indeed spared no player in its sector.

November 12, 2025 at 11:51 am

Still a sensitive issue at Bouygues

Nine-month results remain stable for the French conglomerate controlled by the family of the same name.

November 06, 2025 at 06:58 pm

Correction, consolidation, bear market, CRASH!!!: the vocabulary of a stockmarket disaster

Halloween is indeed behind us, but the markets are still playing scary games at the moment. That's what happens when the indices have been rising steadily for months. Everyone definitely wants it to continue, but everyone is also afraid it will stop. A good opportunity to revisit the vocabulary of decline, just in case.

November 06, 2025 at 02:33 pm

Uber still flying high

The years go by and remain much the same for the company that has given its name to a whole new branch of contemporary capitalism. In 2025, it continues its impressive growth rate in segments that it already dominates.

November 06, 2025 at 12:47 pm

Siemens Healthineers still having difficulty convincing

The world leader in medical imaging and radiotherapy published its annual results yesterday.

November 06, 2025 at 12:31 pm

Changing direction in the fog for Telefónica, as dividend sacrificed

2025 is a pivotal year for the Spanish operator. The question is, in which direction will it turn?

November 05, 2025 at 01:16 pm

Simple question: how long do listed companies have to publish their results?

Listed companies publish their results "every quarter," as is often said. But are they really required to do so? And within what time frame? As is often the case on the stock market, the answer can be summed up in two words: it depends… Let's take a look at the periodic disclosure requirements in much of Europe.

November 04, 2025 at 07:13 pm