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L’Oréal recently announced plans for its first global AI-powered beauty tech hub in Hyderabad, India, committing more than ₹3,500 crore (about €350 million) through 2030 and aiming to create 2,000 technology jobs, while several banks upgraded their views on the company’s growth and innovation initiatives. This combination of a large-scale technology investment in a fast-growing beauty market and renewed analyst confidence highlights how L’Oréal is leaning into AI and digital capabilities to...

Eiffage announced that its SEH Engineering subsidiary, in consortium with BEMO Tunnelling and Metrostav DIZ, secured a €183 million contract to build a new 241-metre steel arch Levensau Bridge over the Kiel Canal in northern Germany, replacing the ageing existing structure. This bridge project, added to recent wins in Magdeburg, Mülheim and Leverkusen, underlines Eiffage Metal’s growing role in German steel engineering works supported by the country’s infrastructure renovation plan and a...

Virbac (ENXTPA:VIRP) has put fresh numbers on the table, issuing 2026 revenue growth guidance of 5.5% to 7.5% at constant scope and rates, including the impact of the Thyronorm acquisition. See our latest analysis for Virbac. Virbac’s latest guidance and 2025 revenue update have come alongside a 7 day share price return of 4.29% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 15.87%, suggesting momentum has been building rather than fading. If this kind of news driven move has your attention, it...

SCOR SE has announced a series of senior leadership changes, including appointing current Life & Health CEO Philipp Rüede as Group CFO from March 7, 2026, alongside new roles for Pilar Santamaria Cases as CEO of Life & Health and Laure Forgeron as P&C Global Chief Underwriting Officer. These moves, made as SCOR enters the final year of its Forward 2026 plan and prepares its next strategic cycle, highlight how the group is reshaping its top team to support the ongoing transformation of both...

Lagardere (ENXTPA:MMB) is back in focus after the group confirmed a planned leadership handover, with long serving executive Dag Rasmussen retiring in March 2026 and Frédéric Chevalier stepping in to lead. See our latest analysis for Lagardere. The leadership transition news comes as Lagardere’s share price, currently at €18.78, has seen a mild 30 day share price return of 1.51%, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 3.46% decline suggests momentum has been soft rather than strongly...

In 2025, Renault SA reported selling 2,336,807 vehicles worldwide, a 3.2% increase in a global market that grew 1.6%, with all three of its complementary brands outpacing overall market growth. Renault is also reviving its Duster SUV and broadening its line-up in India, signaling a push to capture higher-income buyers in a market where the brand historically benefited from strong name recognition. Next, we will examine how Renault’s renewed focus on higher-end Indian SUV buyers shapes the...

Pierre et Vacances (ENXTPA:VAC) has attracted fresh attention after reporting first quarter 2025/2026 group revenue of €387.3 million, compared with €372.5 million a year earlier, alongside nearly 7% growth in tourism activities. See our latest analysis for Pierre et Vacances. At a share price of €1.844, Pierre et Vacances has seen a 12.58% 90 day share price return, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 17.60% contrasts with a weaker 5 year total shareholder return of 34.22%. This...

Why Alstom’s latest contracts are back in focus Alstom (ENXTPA:ALO) is back on many investors’ screens after a run of large contract wins in Canada, France and Germany, alongside reported sales growth for its latest quarter and first nine months. These deals, worth about €1.4b with Toronto Transit Commission, roughly €600 million with SNCF Voyageurs and around €500 million in Germany, give fresh context for assessing the rail group’s current share price and recent return profile. See our...

In recent commentary, Jim Cramer described STMicroelectronics as a stock he would buy, while Hardman Johnston Global Equity Strategy disclosed a new position, citing the company’s strong role in analog semiconductors and exposure to areas like new iPhone models, LEO satellites, and AI data centers. This combination of high-profile investor interest and alignment with emerging semiconductor applications underscores how STMicroelectronics is being framed as a key beneficiary of evolving...

Revenue update and guidance confirmation put GL Events in focus GL Events (ENXTPA:GLO) is back on investors’ radar after confirming full year 2025 earnings guidance with an improved operating margin, alongside releasing fourth quarter and full year 2025 consolidated revenue figures. See our latest analysis for GL Events. The confirmation of 2025 guidance has arrived alongside strong recent trading updates. The share price has reacted, with a 1-day share price return of 7.64%, a 90-day share...

David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...

In the midst of geopolitical uncertainties and fluctuating economic indicators, European markets have shown resilience, with the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index recently experiencing a slight decline amid renewed trade tensions. Despite these challenges, optimism in business outlooks has reached new highs, suggesting potential opportunities for investors seeking to explore lesser-known stocks that might offer robust growth prospects. Identifying promising stocks often involves looking at...

Antin Infrastructure Partners SAS (ENXTPA:ANTIN) has reshaped its senior leadership by creating co-Chief Investment Officer roles, appointing new co-heads for its New York office, and updating its Investment Committee to support its multi-strategy platform. See our latest analysis for Antin Infrastructure Partners SAS. These leadership changes come after a weaker share price run, with a 90 day share price return of 6.83% decline and a year to date share price return of 9.12% decline. The 1...

Christian Dior (EPA:CDI) has had a rough month with its share price down 5.5%. However, stock prices are usually driven...

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Let's talk about the popular Aeroports de Paris SA ( EPA:ADP ). The company's shares saw significant share price...

When close to half the companies in France have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") above 17x, you may consider...

In January 2026, Worldline and YouLend launched Cash Advance, an embedded financing solution that offers SMBs fast, data-driven access to up to €250,000, with repayments tied to daily turnover and approvals possible within 48 hours. By fusing Worldline’s payments infrastructure with YouLend’s embedded lending technology and planning a Europe-wide rollout, the partnership aims to make working-capital funding an integrated part of everyday payment flows for merchants. Next, we’ll examine how...

Carrefour recently began piloting environmental labelling for around 70 items in its Tex clothing range, allowing customers to scan barcodes via the Clear Fashion app to view each garment’s environmental score based on factors like greenhouse gas emissions and biodiversity impact. This trial could help Carrefour learn which digital and in-store tools best encourage eco-conscious choices, potentially informing a wider rollout across all of its textile collections. We’ll now examine how this...

Recent commentary on Safran has highlighted rising opportunities in advanced aerospace and defense technologies, including eVTOL systems, long-range missiles, UAVs, and sustainable propulsion solutions, alongside expansion efforts in Asia Pacific and South America. This clustering of growth themes across next-generation aircraft, non-air breathing systems, and government-focused programs underlines how broadly Safran is positioned across emerging aviation and defense niches. We’ll now...

What Ipsos’ new plan and guidance mean for shareholders Ipsos (ENXTPA:IPS) has paired a multi year AI and acquisitions investment plan of more than €1b with confirmed 2025 guidance of about €2,525m revenue and 0.6% organic growth, giving investors clearer near term reference points. See our latest analysis for Ipsos. The recent Investor Day plan and confirmed 2025 guidance appear to have supported a pick up in momentum, with Ipsos showing a 7 day share price return of 5.17% and a 30 day...

Fnac Darty has expanded its Product Passport to all large household appliances, using unique QR codes to give customers access to life-cycle and repair information, with a goal of equipping more than 1 million products by the end of 2026. This broad rollout underlines how the group is using traceability and repairability tools to deepen its circular-economy positioning and sustainability credentials in Europe. We will now examine how this expanded Product Passport program shapes Fnac Darty’s...

Recent shifts in analyst views on Air France-KLM (ENXTPA:AF), including new coverage, an upgrade, and a downgrade from major banks, have put the airline’s debt and liquidity profile firmly in focus for investors. See our latest analysis for Air France-KLM. At a share price of €10.685, Air France-KLM has seen a 12.95% year-to-date share price decline and a 5.53% one-month share price fall. Its one-year total shareholder return of 43.73% contrasts with a 56.58% total shareholder return loss...

Wendel (ENXTPA:MF) has confirmed discussions with Henkel regarding a potential acquisition of its subsidiary, Stahl Holdings B.V. The talks focus on a possible sale of Stahl, a chemicals-focused asset within Wendel's portfolio. This development signals a possible reshaping of Wendel's holdings if an agreement is reached. For you as an investor looking at ENXTPA:MF, these talks highlight how Wendel manages and rotates its portfolio. Stahl operates in specialty chemicals, an area tied to...