Thomas Barnet

French Analyst Views: Berenberg buys Publicis, Bernstein upgrades Soitec

Berenberg initiates coverage on several advertising stocks, including Publicis with a buy rating. Air Liquide sees three price target downward revisions to account for the bonus share issue.

June 09, 2026 at 10:49 am

MarketScreener Corporate Earnings Calendar: June 9, 2026

June 08, 2026 at 06:46 pm

MarketScreener Corporate Earnings Calendar: Week of June 8 to 12, 2026

June 08, 2026 at 06:39 pm

Intesa launches takeover bid on Banca Monte dei Paschi

Banking concentration is gaining fresh momentum in Italy. Intesa, the country's largest lender, has launched a bid for Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena, backed by insurer Unipol. On Sunday, Banco BPM had urged Banca Monte dei Paschi to discuss a merger of equals.

June 08, 2026 at 10:39 am

French Analyst Ratings: Price Targets Cut for Safran, Eurazeo, and Argan

Oddo BHF is dominating the French market outlook today with four simultaneous updates, taking a bullish stance on M6 and Tikehau while remaining more cautious on Eurazeo and Antin. Meanwhile, JP Morgan maintains its confidence in Bouygues and Orange.

June 08, 2026 at 10:36 am

Intesa Launches Takeover Bid for Banca Monte dei Paschi

Banking consolidation is accelerating in Italy. Intesa, the country's largest lender, has launched a bid for Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena with the support of insurer Unipol. On Sunday, Banco BPM had urged Banca Monte dei Paschi to discuss a merger of equals.

June 08, 2026 at 08:54 am

Weekly Earnings Calendar: Oracle and Adobe Take Center Stage

Welcome to the weekly corporate earnings calendar (June 8-12, 2026). Major announcements scheduled for this week include Oracle Corporation, Adobe Inc., BT Group plc, Halma plc, LPP SA, Dollarama Inc., Groupe Partouche, Figeac Aéro, Groupe LDLC and Oeneo. Stay tuned for these key results that will set the pace for the week.

June 05, 2026 at 06:16 pm

ECB: Is a rate hike certain for next week?

The answer is almost. The 25bp hike expected to be made by the European Central Bank on June 11 is the subject of a rare consensus within the Governing Council, even amongst its most dovish members. Markets have already priced this in and are looking ahead to the next move, as the eurozone lies caught between spreading inflation and mounting pressure on growth.

June 05, 2026 at 06:02 pm

Is a Rate Hike a Foregone Conclusion for Next Week?

Almost certainly. The 25-basis-point hike expected on June 11 from the European Central Bank is the subject of a rare consensus within the Governing Council, even among its most dovish members. Markets have already priced it in and are looking ahead to the next move, as the eurozone remains caught between spreading inflation and mounting pressure on growth.

June 05, 2026 at 04:57 pm

MarketScreener Corporate Earnings Calendar: June 5, 2026

June 04, 2026 at 07:39 pm

French Analyst Ratings: STMicro, Abivax, and Stellantis in Focus

STMicroelectronics leads the analyst selection this morning: UBS has raised its price target from €49 to €80 and resumed coverage with a buy rating. In the automotive sector, Stellantis and OPmobility have seen their targets revised upward, despite recommendations that remain cautious.

June 04, 2026 at 10:42 am

MarketScreener Corporate Earnings Calendar: June 4, 2026

June 03, 2026 at 07:45 pm

Partners Group Blocks Redemptions, Shares Plunge 17%

Partners Group has capped withdrawals from a European private equity fund tailored for wealthy investors, marking a significant first for the asset class since major private market players began aggressively courting private clients, the Financial Times has revealed.

June 03, 2026 at 05:44 pm

French Analyst Ratings: STMicro upgraded, EssilorLuxottica trimmed

Today's highlights include EssilorLuxottica, STMicro, and Publicis.

June 03, 2026 at 10:37 am

MarketScreener Corporate Earnings Calendar: June 3, 2026

June 02, 2026 at 08:30 pm

Why do almost all chips come from Taiwan?

A single company, on an island barely the size of Belgium, etches the majority of the digital world's brains. Indeed, it's a dominance that no one has yet managed to break.

June 02, 2026 at 10:45 am

French Analyst Ratings: Abivax sparks debate, Nexans remains a favorite

Abivax's clinical trial results have triggered sharply contrasting reactions. Elsewhere, price targets are being adjusted for Capgemini, Nexans, Soitec, and Sodexo.

June 02, 2026 at 10:39 am

Inventiva shares halted ahead of capital raise

Inventiva has announced the temporary suspension of its ordinary shares on the Euronext Paris regulated market. The halt, requested by the company, will take effect at the market open on June 2, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.

June 02, 2026 at 10:20 am

Why Do Nearly All Chips Come from Taiwan?

A single company, located on an island barely larger than Belgium, manufactures the majority of the digital world's brains. It is a dominance that no one has yet been able to break.

June 01, 2026 at 11:34 pm

MarketScreener Corporate Earnings Calendar: Week of June 1 to 5, 2026

June 01, 2026 at 07:28 pm

French Analyst Ratings: UBS downgrades Biomerieux, Soitec remains in favor

While price targets are being raised for Soitec, UBS shifts its stance on Biomerieux and Goldman Sachs reviews the real estate sector.

June 01, 2026 at 10:44 am