
Thomas Barnet
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Ericsson soars on earnings, no takeover for Wacker Neuson
Among the sharp moves in the final session of the week, Ericsson shines after strong results, while Stif and SFS also benefit from their numbers. Wacker Neuson plunges after takeover talks with Doosan Bobcat collapse.
January 23, 2026 at 01:10 pm
Part of TikTok comes under the US banner
ByteDance, TikTok's Chinese parent company, has announced the creation of a joint venture controlled by American investors, to address US security concerns. A compromise welcomed by Donald Trump, allowing the app to remain available to its 200 million American users.
January 23, 2026 at 11:03 am

Gold flirts with $5,000 an ounce, silver with $100
Gold, silver and platinum pushed into uncharted territory Friday. This surge in precious metals is being fueled by waning confidence in US assets, against a backdrop of geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty.
January 23, 2026 at 09:42 am
Part of TikTok Moves Under a US Banner
ByteDance, TikTok's Chinese parent company, announced the creation of a joint venture controlled by American investors to address US security concerns. A compromise welcomed by Donald Trump, it keeps the app available to its 200m American users.
January 23, 2026 at 09:30 am
Chinese JD.com Reshapes the European Retail Landscape
The arrival of JD.com in Europe marks a strategic turning point in consumer goods distribution, according to Scope Ratings. By taking control of Ceconomy, the Chinese e-commerce giant secures a strong foothold in the region, with over 1,000 stores across 11 countries under the Media Markt and Saturn banners.
January 22, 2026 at 07:54 pm
Bouygues Telecom, Free and Orange Still in Talks to Acquire SFR
The French telecom landscape has arguably never been closer to shrinking from four to three major players. The trio Bouygues Telecom, Free, and Orange has confirmed "the existence of discussions with the Altice Group" regarding the potential acquisition of a significant portion of its telecommunications operations.
January 22, 2026 at 01:36 pm
Bouygues Telecom, Free and Orange Still in Talks to Acquire SFR
The French telecom landscape has arguably never been closer to shrinking from four to three major players. The trio Bouygues Telecom, Free, and Orange has confirmed "the existence of discussions with the Altice Group" regarding the potential acquisition of a significant portion of its telecommunications operations.
January 22, 2026 at 12:07 pm
North Atlantic Energies (Esso) Minority Shareholders Make Their Voices Heard
The stock market saga of Esso SAF, now renamed North Atlantic Energies, is far from over. North Atlantic France, which acquired the controlling 82.89% stake from Exxon Mobil, plans to launch a simplified takeover bid at €28.93 per share by the end of the quarter. The issue? The stock is currently trading around €45.
January 21, 2026 at 09:12 pm
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