French and Benelux stocks: Factors to watch

Here are some company news and stories that could impact the markets in France and Benelux or even individual stocks. ALTEN: Alten has announced that its net profit for the fiscal year is EUR 277 million. COFACE: Coface has announced a proposed dividend of EUR 1,40 per share and forecasts growth at the same 2.7% rate as in 2024.
Glencore rejects an approach to its DRC operations in the last year

Glencore, a commodity and mining trader, said that it rejected a non-invited approach by an unknown buyer at the end of the last year for its operations in Democratic Republic of Congo. In an email, a spokesperson stated that Glencore had not hired any advisors or banks and was not conducting a sale for its operations in DRC.
FTSE 100 drops as a stronger sterling hurts export-focused companies; Burberry soars
The UK's FTSE 100 fell on Friday as a rise in sterling hurt firms that export. Burberry, however, soared, after a strong U.S. Holiday season helped the luxury company beat its quarterly sales targets. The blue-chip FTSE 100 fell 0.3% at 1214 GMT but was still on track for its fifth consecutive week of gains.
French and Benelux stocks: Factors to watch
Here are some company news and stories that could impact the markets in France and Benelux or even individual stocks. ARGAN: French firm Argan published a new outlook on Tuesday and forecasts a net debt ratio of 8x to EBITDA by the end 2025. COLRUYT - The Belgian retailer…
French and Benelux stocks - Factors to watch November 26
Here are some company news and stories that could impact the markets in France and Benelux or even individual stocks. Google has proposed further changes to its European Search Results to comply with the EU Digital Markets Act. Alstom, a French manufacturer of rail infrastructures…
French and Benelux stocks - Factors to watch in November
Here are some company news and stories that could impact the markets in France and Benelux or even individual stocks. The Delen family and Belgian holding company extended their historic shareholder agreements by 25 years. French cybersecurity company CD&R said that…
Budgets for UK mid-caps are boosted by pubs, builders and bookies
The UK midcap stocks rose on Wednesday, as investors deemed that the first UK budget of the new Labour government was less punitive than they had feared. Mid-cap shares outperformed blue-chip stocks, even though UK Finance Minister Rachel Reeves had announced a number of new tax increases to the tune 40 billion pounds per year.
French and Benelux stocks: Factors to watch
Here are some company news and stories that could impact the markets in France and Benelux or even individual stocks. French IT company, struggling to survive, reported on Thursday a 4.4% drop in organic revenue for the third quarter. It blamed softer market conditions but also said that it saw an improvement in order entry.
French and Benelux stocks: Factors to watch
Here are some company news and stories that could impact the markets in France and Benelux or even individual stocks. The largest food retailer in Europe has maintained its financial targets for 2024. The French luxury goods group warned that its operating income for…
French and Benelux stocks: Factors to watch
Here are some company news and stories that could impact the markets in France and Benelux or even individual stocks. Documents dated Monday show that funds managed by Brazilian investment firm BTG Pactual were granted preliminary approval Friday by the country's antitrust…
French and Benelux stocks: Factors to watch
Here are some company news and stories that could impact the markets in France and Benelux or even individual stocks. The French government released its budget for 2025 on Thursday. It included plans to cut spending by 60 billion euros and increase taxes on wealthy…
French and Benelux stocks: Factors to watch
Here are some company news and stories that could impact the markets in France and Benelux or even individual stocks. Le Monde reported that France's new Premier Michel Barnier was considering a temporary rise in corporate tax for the biggest companies of France, as well as taxation on share buybacks.
French and Benelux stocks: Factors to watch
Here are some company news and stories that could impact the markets in France and Benelux or even individual stocks. The Dutch government announced that it has completed the sale of a part of its ABN AMRO shareholdings. Issued 500 million euros ten-year maturity bond.
French and Benelux stocks: Factors to watch
Here are some company news and stories that could impact the markets in France and Benelux or even individual stocks. In a presentation to investors published on Monday, BNP Paribas BNPP.PA, a French bank, confirmed its financial path for 2024. The bank expects annual revenue growth in excess of 2%…
London's FTSE 100 continues to recover on the back of financials and corporate earnings
London stock markets rose broadly for the second consecutive session on Wednesday. Gains in financial stocks, and positive corporate earnings helped the indexes recover most of their losses earlier this week. The blue-chip FTSE 100 ended the day 1.8% higher, its highest showing in over four months.
BP Profits Lifted by Production Uptick

A strong rise in oil and gas production helped BP offset weaker crude prices and refining profit to again beat profit expectations on Tuesday, boosting its shares.BP's second quarter contrasts with Total and Norway's Equinor, which posted sharp earnings drops, and…
From KPMG: Visions of Cheese

Whilst we are seeing a clear uptick in activity and the UK oil and gas industry is certainly on the way up again, the industry must continue to move forward. However, under current market conditions, how can companies capitalize on change whilst remaining stable and sustainable and…
Shell Poised to Dethrone Exxon as Q4 Profits Double
Profits rise 120 percent to $16 bln in 2017; Q4 profits more than double, beating forecasts. Royal Dutch Shell could usurp its largest rival Exxon Mobil as the energy sector's biggest cash generator after higher oil and gas prices combined with an improved performance lifted its 2017 revenue.
Redfern Joins RCG

The Renewables Consulting Group (RCG) announced the ongoing growth of its expert services team with the addition of Simon Redfern to the firm’s London office as Director. Redfern has a proven and well-respected track record in managing large, multi-disciplinary, geographically…
Oil Dips as Qatar Rift Threatens Output Cuts
Oil falls as some question impact of diplomatic row over Qatar. Oil prices fell on Monday on concerns a diplomatic rift among some of the Arab world's major energy producers could weaken a global deal on output cuts, while sterling shrugged off a deadly attack in London and focused on this week's UK election.