Japan's Nikkei soared as Trump claimed US negotiations ended the Iran war
The Nikkei share average in Japan rose by the most since a week on Wednesday. This was backed up by cautious optimism about the Middle East crisis moving 'towards a possible settlement? after recent volatility. The Nikkei Index benchmark rose by 2.87%, closing at 53,749.62. This is the largest percentage increase since March 18. The Topix index rose 2.57% to 3,650.99. U.S. president Donald Trump stated on Tuesday that the U.S. is making progress in its efforts to end the war with Iran.
Japan's Nikkei soars on optimism about Iran peace plan
The Nikkei average rose by a little over 3% on Wednesday. This was due to cautious optimism that the Middle East Crisis could be moving toward a possible settlement following recent volatility. The Nikkei 225 Index, the benchmark index, grew by 2.93% to reach 53784.43. The Topix index rose 2.5% to 3,648.78. Donald Trump, the U.S. president, said that on Tuesday that the U.S. is making progress in its negotiations to end war with Iran. Like many other global markets, Japanese stock prices have fluctuated on signs of conflicting escalation or an end to hostilities.
French and Benelux stocks: Factors to watch
Here are some company news and stories that could impact the markets or stocks in France and Benelux. The French electric utility company,?EDF, has set up an advisory board to help finance global nuclear projects. This was announced on Tuesday at the World Nuclear Energy Summit 2026 in Paris. Garuda Technologies, a subsidiary of the European planemaker Airbus Helicopters, has won a contract to supply up to 18 Flexrotor Uncrewed Aerial System (UAS). French train manufacturer…
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. Credit insurer Coface announced a?full year net income?of 222 millions euros ($261.16?million). They are proposing a dividend per share of 1.25 euro for 2025. GTT, a specialist in LNG containment systems, reported a full-year EBITDA totaling 542 million euro. The company proposed a record dividend per share of 8.94 euro. The company forecasts that its EBITDA in 2026 will be between 490 and 530 millions euros.
French and Benelux stocks: Factors to watch
Here are some company news and stories that could have a significant impact on markets in France and Benelux or individual stocks. Aeroports de Paris, the French airport operator, reported a 7.8 million passenger increase in January for Paris, while group traffic reached 29.5 millions passengers, an increase of 5.0 percent. EIFFAGE: French concessions and construction company Eiffage will strengthen its presence in Germany by acquiring the assets of Claus Heinemann Elektroanlagen. The transaction is expected to be completed during the first quarter 2026.
French and Benelux stocks: Factors to watch
Here are some company news and stories that could impact the markets and individual stocks in France and Benelux. Source familiar with the issue said that German, French, and Spanish Defence Ministers will meet on December 11, to discuss FCAS. Europe's next generation fighter project is at risk due to industrial turf wars. AIRBUS/TIGERAIR : Taiwan's low-cost airline Tigerair 6757.TW announced on Wednesday that the board of directors had approved the purchase of 4 new A321neo planes from Airbus AIR.PA…
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. Airbus: According to industry sources, the plane maker has ordered a software update for a large number of its A320 family jets. This will affect over half of their global fleet or 6,000 jets. Axa, the French insurer, announced on Friday that it had acquired a 51% share in Italian direct insurance group Prima. The deal was announced at the beginning of August.
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. ALSTOM: French rail maker Alstom has raised its organic sales forecast for 2025 to over 5%, up from 3%-5% in the past. This is due to strong demand for Alstom's trains and signalling system. COFINIMMO: Belgian property investment company Cofinimmo has acquired three development assets in Finland. These include a nursing and care facility under construction, and two disabled care assets.
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 parliament voted on Wednesday to suspend the controversial pension reform, as budget bills for next year are pushed through under constant threats to the survival of the government. Solvay announced on Wednesday that it has partnered with Noveon Forge to supply rare earth materials starting in 2026. It has also partnered up with Permag to supply rare earth materials.
French and Benelux stocks: Factors to watch
Here are some company news and stories that could impact the markets and individual stocks in France and Benelux. EURAZEO: French Private Equity firm Eurazeo completed the sale of CPK Group, which generated around 240 millions euros in gross proceeds. GTT: French specialist in LNG containment systems GTT reported a nine-month revenue totaling 599.6 millions euros. The company raised its revenue guidance for 2025 to 790-820million euros, and EBITDA to 530-550million euros.
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. CASINO GROUPS: French retailer Casino Guichard Perrachon posted net sales of 2,00 billion euros in the third quarter. FLOW TRADERS - Flow Traders' shareholders have elected Thomas Spitz to serve as the executive director of their board and chief executive until the annual general meeting in 2029, and Caroline Terry has been approved as a non-executive member.
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. Aedifica: The healthcare real estate company Aedifica announced that its nine-month rental revenue rose by 8%, to 271.8 millions euros. It also raised the EPRA estimate for earnings per share in full-year to 5.10 euros. ASM INTERNATIONAL Semiconductor Equipment Maker ASM International reported Q3 revenues of 800 million euro with a net income of 384.1 millions euros. Orders totaled 636.8million euros. ASM International forecast Q4 revenues of 630-660 million euro.
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. Delta Plus Delta Plus has acquired Baspa, the Chilean respiratory protection specialist and its air brand. Eiffage: Eiffage has won three contracts worth over 1.5 billion euros for three substations. EPC Groupe EPC Groupe announces its H1 results, with continued growth in business and improvement in profitability of targeted operations until 2025. Fnac Darty Fnac Darty plans to open more than 30 stores in Portugal by 2030.
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. Sources said that the European aerospace groups Leonardo Thales and Airbus are redoubling their efforts to combine satellite businesses in a 10 billion euro ($11.7 billion) joint venture with a French headquarters. They hope to reach an agreement within weeks. Fitch, a credit rating agency, downgraded France’s sovereign debt score to its lowest level ever on Friday.
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. AIRBUS AIR.PA delivered 61 aircraft in August. This brings the total number of planes delivered by this year's world-leading planemaker to 434, according to industry sources on Wednesday. D'Ieteren - D'Ieteren announced its first-half result on Wednesday and confirmed its outlook for the full year. FRANCE/GOOGLE : The French data protection authority announced…
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 insurer Axa nears 1 billion euros deal for Italy's Prima Assicurazioni, Bloomberg reports. Banijay Group French production media company reported H1 revenues up 6.1% at EUR 2,21 billion, and confirmed its guidance for 2025. Brussel Lambert, a Belgian investment holding firm, announced a Net Asset Value of 14,4 billion Euros for H1 2025. Coface SA, a French credit insurer, reported a net profit of EUR 124.2 millions for the first half of this 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. The engineering company reported net income of 180 millions euros and revenue 388.7million euros for the first six months of the year. This represents a 49% growth in EBITDA when compared with H1 2024. The multinational advertising company and public relations firm reported revenue of 1,41 billion euros, and adjusted EBIT of EUR 144 millions for the first six months of the 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. EU/UNITED NATIONS/TRADE DEAL. The U.S. reached a framework agreement with the European Union, imposing a 15 percent import tariff on the majority of EU goods – half the rate that was threatened – and averting a larger trade war between these two allies who account for nearly a third the global trade. KAUFMAN & BROAD A French construction company has been charged in relation to an investigation relating the awarding a development contract in Saint-Tropez, France in 2011.
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. Dassault Aviation AM.PA, a French warplane manufacturer, raised questions about the on Tuesday as part of a growing dispute with Europe's Airbus regarding control of a futuristic program which combines traditional military aircraft with automated drones. Alstom, a French train manufacturer, will provide Kawasaki with the propulsion components needed to build new subway cars in New York City. ASM INTERNATIONAL.
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 train manufacturer said Monday that it had signed a contract worth 1.7 billion euros ($1.96 billion), to supply 96 new RER trainsets, for the RER D Line in France. The French pen manufacturer announced on Monday that Chad Spooner, BIC's chief financial officer, will be leaving the company as of July 11. Chris Dayton will be the interim chief financial officers.