Thomas Barnet

Adyen slows down

The Dutch payments specialist has published half-year results that are up but slightly below expectations. The outlook has been revised downward. The stock is down nearly 20% this morning in Amsterdam, penalized by the impact of US tariffs and the weak dollar.

August 14, 2025 at 12:23 pm

How the US tracks AI chip shipments around the world

US authorities have quietly integrated geolocation devices into certain targeted shipments of advanced chips deemed at risk of being diverted to China, according to information obtained by Reuters.

August 13, 2025 at 06:14 pm

Casino: Evolution caught up in banned games scandal

August 13, 2025 at 01:27 pm

Corporate results schedule for August 13, 2025

Welcome to the listed company calendar for August 13, 2025. The main announcements of the day include results to be published by EON SE, Cisco Systems, Inc., Tencent Holdings Limited, and Commonwealth Bank of Australia.

August 13, 2025 at 11:14 am

Uber is trading above its 20-day and 50-day moving averages with a neutral RSI

The stock is down over the month but remains above its key moving averages, while the medium- and long-term trends remain upward.

August 12, 2025 at 05:59 pm

Corporate results calendar for August 12, 2025

Welcome to the listed company calendar for August 12, 2025. Among the main announcements, Coreweave, Cardinal Health, Inc, Hannover Re, Demant A/S, and Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Ma'aden) will release their financial results for the second quarter of 2025.

August 12, 2025 at 11:15 am

Corporate results schedule for week of August 11, 2025 to August 15, 2025

Welcome to the schedule of listed companies for the week of August 11 to August 15, 2025. Amongst the week's major announcements are those from giants such as Cisco Systems, Deere & Company, Tencent Holdings, Prudential, Swiss Re, Applied Materials, and JD.com. The pace is less intense than at the start of the season, but remains steady in the US and Asia.

August 11, 2025 at 01:27 pm

Beijing is putting pressure on Washington to loosen its grip on AI chips

As trade and technology tensions between China and the US intensify, Beijing is demanding an easing of US restrictions on strategic semiconductors, while accusing Nvidia's H20 chips of posing a risk to its national security.

August 11, 2025 at 11:54 am

Washington will levy a 15% tax on AMD and Nvidia's AI chip sales in China

The Trump administration will now require Nvidia and AMD to pay 15% of their revenues from sales of advanced chips to China. This unprecedented measure, inherited from an agreement reached under the Trump administration, now conditions the export of processors such as the H20, used for artificial intelligence.

August 11, 2025 at 11:32 am

Corporate results calendar for August 6, 2025

Which publicly traded companies are in the news today? Welcome to the calendar of major companies for August 6, 2025. Amongst the main announcements expected, Novo Nordisk, Walt Disney, McDonald's, and Uber Technologies will publish their quarterly results.

August 06, 2025 at 11:33 am

United States: when statistics become a political weapon

The sudden dismissal of Erika McEntarfer, head of the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), by Donald Trump has reignited fears of political manipulation of economic data. This move weakens a key institution at a time when reliable indicators are crucial to understanding the health of the world's largest economy.

August 06, 2025 at 11:13 am

Spectacular recovery in global mergers and acquisitions

Driven by giant deals in the US and the rise of artificial intelligence, the M&A market is recovering after two years of decline. The top 25 for 2025 is largely dominated by US companies.

August 05, 2025 at 01:19 pm

Atos auditors targeted by unprecedented class action lawsuit

Launched against the auditors of Atos SE, the "Action Against Atos Auditors" class action is generating rare enthusiasm. According to our information, nearly 800 people have already registered their details, and around 500 have finalized their registration on the online platform of the law firm Vermeille & Co, supported by the UPRA (Union for the Protection of Shareholders).

August 04, 2025 at 06:41 pm

Atos auditors targeted by unprecedented class action lawsuit

Launched against the auditors of Atos SE, the "Action Against Atos Auditors" class action is generating rare enthusiasm. According to our information, nearly 800 people have already registered their details, and around 500 have finalized their registration on the online platform of the law firm Vermeille & Co, supported by the UPRA (Union for the Protection of Shareholders).

August 04, 2025 at 06:41 pm

Tariffs: Trump strikes hard on Brazil, Canada, India, and Switzerland

US President Donald Trump has launched a new round of massive tariffs targeting dozens of countries, including Canada, Brazil, India, Switzerland, and Taiwan.

August 01, 2025 at 11:59 am

Markets: Hermès loses its shine, Danone shines and Casino soars

Casino bounced back with renewed growth and a sharp rise in EBITDA, while SMCP returned to profit and raised its ambitions. JDE Peet's, Nexans, and Wolters Kluwer revised their targets upward. Amplifon fell after a profit warning, Imerys and Clariane disappointed, and Adidas and Symrise suffered from expectations deemed too cautious.

July 30, 2025 at 02:03 pm

Trump's ultimatum to Russia causes oil prices to fall

(MarketScreener with Reuters) Oil prices fell on Tuesday after US President Donald Trump gave Russia a 50-day ultimatum to end the war in Ukraine.

July 15, 2025 at 07:04 pm

Loro Piana (LVMH) placed under judicial supervision for one year for illegal subcontracting

On Monday, the Milan court placed Italian luxury goods company Loro Piana, a subsidiary of the LVMH group, under judicial administration for using subcontractors deemed illegal. It is accused of outsourcing part of its production to Chinese companies involved in worker exploitation.

July 14, 2025 at 05:00 pm

Bitcoin, at its peak, breaks through the $121,000 mark

Bitcoin broke through the symbolic $120,000 mark for the first time on Monday, marking a major milestone for the largest cryptocurrency. This surge reflects growing investor enthusiasm, fueled by hopes for long-awaited regulatory reforms in the United States during what has been dubbed "Crypto Week."

July 14, 2025 at 12:33 pm

Silly question: which is stronger, Nvidia or Bitcoin?

Here is a free exercise of questionable usefulness, but one that allows you to take snapshots of the market's two favorite risky assets over several time periods.

July 11, 2025 at 05:42 pm

Company earnings: key dates for next week

The traditional Q2 earnings season will kick off next week. Who is reporting? When? And what can we expect?

July 09, 2025 at 11:45 am