Richard Sengmany
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Amundi: Net Income Up 20% in Third Quarter
Amundi generated adjusted net income up 20.2% to €409m in the third quarter of 2026, driven by "strong business activity, fueled by innovations and commercial successes across the strategic growth priorities of its Invest for the Future 2028 plan."
October 29, 2026 at 05:15 pm
Shell rides strong momentum in Q3 and rewards shareholders
Shell (+3.6%) posted the biggest gain on the AEX 25 index on the Amsterdam Stock Exchange, buoyed by very strong Q3 2026 results. Despite persistent tensions in the global energy market, the oil and gas producer is confirming its excellent momentum. This financial performance was accompanied by a major decision for investors: the launch of a $5bn share buyback program over the next three months.
October 29, 2026 at 02:27 pm
Technip Energies surges on the SBF 120 after record margins in the third quarter
Technip Energies climbs 9.94% to €35.84, posting the strongest gain on the SBF 120. Investors are welcoming the strong third-quarter results reported by the engineering and technology group focused on the energy transition. The period was marked by a clear operational improvement and record margins.
October 29, 2026 at 02:16 pm
TotalEnergies posts solid 3rd-quarter performance despite tensions in the Middle East
TotalEnergies' adjusted net operating income from its segments reached $9.712bn in the 3rd quarter of 2026, compared with $6.871bn in the 2nd quarter. The performance was driven by production growth, higher refining margins in Europe and worldwide, higher gas prices and strong performance from the LNG and gas trading businesses.
October 29, 2026 at 01:33 pm
Infotel confirms its 2026 growth and profitability targets
After growth of 8.6% in the first quarter and 10.4% in the second quarter, Infotel confirmed the acceleration of its growth in the third quarter of 2026, with revenue of €77.9m, up 11.3%. For the first nine months of the year, revenue reached €238.2m, up 10.1%. This performance reflects the strong commercial momentum seen in both Services and software.
October 28, 2026 at 09:26 pm
Mersen raises its 2026 organic sales growth target
Mersen, a global expert in electrical specialties and advanced materials, posted consolidated revenue of €941m for the first nine months of 2026, representing organic growth of 7.3%. In the third quarter, consolidated revenue came to €329.2m, up 14.2% organically. According to Salvador Lamas, its chief executive, this was a record quarterly revenue figure.
October 28, 2026 at 09:19 pm
GE Vernova: Wall Street's chilly reaction despite solid results and raised guidance
Down over 2% at $875.66, GE Vernova posted one of the steepest declines in the S&P 500 on Wednesday, despite broadly robust Q3 business, driven by the global acceleration in demand for electricity infrastructure.
October 28, 2026 at 07:24 pm
Corporate insolvencies: heading for a fifth consecutive year of increases (Allianz Trade)
Allianz Trade has published its latest study on corporate insolvencies, with updated forecasts for 2026 and 2027, as well as an outlook for 2028. According to the world's leading trade credit insurer, corporate insolvencies worldwide are expected to rise by 5% in 2026 and 1% in 2027 (after increasing 6% in 2025), marking a fifth consecutive year of increases.
October 28, 2026 at 06:15 pm
Baker Hughes: record backlog, higher operating profitability in Q3
Baker Hughes' Q3 revenue came to $8.025bn, up 19% from the previous quarter, increasing 14% y-o-y. This y-o-y revenue growth was primarily driven by the contribution from the acquisition of Chart, a US equipment manufacturer specializing in cryogenic and gas liquefaction technologies, particularly for LNG, hydrogen and carbon capture.
October 28, 2026 at 02:06 pm
Entech and Eiffage Energie Systèmes reorganize partnership: end of joint venture
Entech announced the signing of a contract for the construction of a 170 MW / 340 MWh storage facility through a temporary business consortium with Eiffage Energie Systèmes. This form of cooperation will now be the preferred model for the two companies, which have decided to end the joint venture created in 2024 once the projects currently under development have been delivered.
October 27, 2026 at 09:16 pm
Energy market: amid soaring freight costs, fragmentation and an electric shift (DNCA Finance)
"As is often the case, we navigate by the light of the stars under a cloudy sky." The quote comes from Jerome Powell, former Fed chairman (spoken at Jackson Hole in 2023), but it could also apply to the dangerous work of crews crossing the Strait of Hormuz with all transponders turned off to evade Iranian surveillance. Their courage has enabled a significant recovery in transit and therefore in the quantities exported by Middle Eastern countries, as several specialized firms have noted, observes Pierre Pincemaille, head of management at DNCA Finance (a French asset management firm).
October 27, 2026 at 07:25 pm
Bond markets: why higher rates are here to stay (DNB AM)
Bond markets have undergone profound changes in 2026. In the US, yields have risen sharply, while the yield curve has flattened. The yield on two-year US Treasury bonds is approximately 1.4% above its level at the start of the year, compared with an increase of around 0.6% for 30-year bonds. This dynamic stems less from debates over the high level of public debt than from a fundamental reassessment of the monetary outlook.
October 27, 2026 at 07:09 pm
Riots in France: Cost to insurers expected below EUR1.2bn (Morningstar DBRS)
The latest wave of riots and political unrest in France represents a major test for the insurance sector. The episode comes at a pivotal time, as public authorities prepare to introduce a new state-backed insurance framework covering riots.
October 27, 2026 at 05:56 pm
Eurazeo: Christophe Bavière assumes sole chairmanship of the management board
Eurazeo's supervisory board has decided, on the recommendation of its compensation, selection and governance committee, to evolve its governance around Christophe Bavière. He has been appointed sole chairman of the management board effective immediately, ahead of the expiration of the current terms on February 5, 2027.
October 26, 2026 at 08:33 pm
Eni finalizes sale of Nigerian subsidiary AENR to APEX
Eni has finalized the sale of its subsidiary Agip Energy and Natural Resources Limited (AENR) to Apex Global Energy Limited (APEX), a company 100% owned by Sterling Oil Exploration and Energy Production Company Ltd, one of the leading operators in Nigeria's onshore sector.
October 26, 2026 at 07:54 pm
Galp hit in Lisbon after alliance with Moeve falls through
Moeve and Galp Energia, the Portuguese oil and gas group, failed to reach a definitive agreement meeting their respective criteria to seal a lasting, value-creating partnership. As a result, Galp shares plunged nearly 10% Monday, posting the steepest decline on Lisbon's PSI 20 index. The market is punishing the abandonment of the strategic tie-up, pushing into the background otherwise positive quarterly results and upgraded full-year targets.
October 26, 2026 at 06:59 pm
EQT and Range Resources merge to form $50bn gas giant
EQT Corporation and Range Resources Corporation (an independent US oil and gas exploration and production company) today announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement. EQT, a US natural gas producer, will acquire Range in an all-stock transaction. The deal will create the leading US natural gas company, with a pro-forma enterprise value of over $50bn.
October 26, 2026 at 06:19 pm
GTT brings up the rear of the SBF 120 after a third quarter below expectations
GTT (-13.12% at €178.10) is by far the biggest decliner in the SBF 120 on Monday morning. The naval engineering group's stock is plunging after third-quarter revenue came in well below expectations. It amounted to €183m, compared with consensus of €193m and Jefferies' estimate of €196m.
October 26, 2026 at 02:12 pm
GTT confirms 2026 targets despite third-quarter revenue decline
GTT's consolidated revenue for the first nine months of 2026 came to €570.1m, down 4.9% from a year earlier. The decline is in line with the decrease in the number of LNG carriers under construction, related to the low level of orders recorded during this period.
October 23, 2026 at 08:18 pm
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