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What Arkema’s new Singapore unit could mean for shareholders Arkema (ENXTPA:AKE) has brought its new Rilsan Clear transparent polyamides unit in Singapore fully online, tripling global capacity and giving the group the largest transparent polyamide footprint in Asia. For you as a shareholder or potential investor, this production ramp up directly ties into Arkema’s focus on Specialty Materials, with exposure to demand in eyewear, AR/VR devices, filtration, healthcare equipment and home...

ENGIE (ENXTPA:ENGI) and Masdar reached financial close on the 1.5 GW Khazna solar project in the UAE, one of the region’s largest planned photovoltaic installations. ENGIE signed a 10 year biomethane supply agreement with PepsiCo UK, focused on green gas for the UK food and drink sector. ENGIE secured its first hybrid solar and battery project in India, combining power generation with storage capacity. For investors tracking global utilities, ENGIE operates at the intersection of power...

Why Safran is suddenly on more investors’ radar Interest in Safran (ENXTPA:SAF) has picked up as investors focus on its exposure to eVTOL systems, long range missiles, UAVs, and its push into sustainable technologies and electric propulsion. See our latest analysis for Safran. Safran’s €315.6 share price sits after a 4.43% 1 month share price return and a 2.73% year to date share price return, while its 1 year total shareholder return of 36.92% and 5 year total shareholder return of 209.90%...

If you are wondering whether EssilorLuxottica Société anonyme shares are offering good value at today’s price, you are not alone. This article walks through what the current market price might be implying. The stock recently closed at €267.8, with returns of 7.3% over 1 year, 65.0% over 3 years and 144.5% over 5 years, while the last 7 days and 30 days saw declines of 4.2% and 1.8% respectively. Year to date, the return sits at 0.9%. Recent attention on EssilorLuxottica Société anonyme has...

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Valeo (ENXTPA:FR) just secured a major interior lighting program from a premium global automaker, using TactoTek’s In Mold Structural Electronics technology to fuse lighting and electronics into smart interior structures. See our latest analysis for Valeo. Despite this nearly €1b interior lighting order intake since 2024, Valeo’s €11.685 share price has had mixed momentum recently. A 6.57% 90 day share price return contrasts with a weaker year to date share price return, and a longer term 5...

SCOR and AXA recently partnered to launch a new consortium at Lloyd's of London, aimed at backing ecological restoration by underwriting SCOR's Restore Product, which insures the implementation phase of ecosystem recovery projects. This move highlights how specialist insurance can help unlock private capital for nature-based projects by reducing project risk and addressing coverage gaps in ecological restoration. Next, we'll explore how AXA's role in de-risking ecological restoration...

Métropole Télévision (ENXTPA:MMT) has widened access to its M6+ streaming service, as all Prime members in France can now watch the platform free of charge, including over 30,000 hours of group content. See our latest analysis for Métropole Télévision. At a share price of €11.72, Métropole Télévision has had a 1 year total shareholder return of 5.36%, while its 90 day share price return of 4.25% decline suggests momentum has cooled somewhat despite news such as the expanded M6+ access for...

In mid-January 2026, China’s National Medical Products Administration approved Sanofi-licensed Myqorzo and Redemplo, while the EU cleared Teizeild to delay stage 3 type 1 diabetes, expanding access to innovative therapies across cardiology, rare lipid disorders, and autoimmune disease. These approvals highlight Sanofi’s growing role in bringing disease-modifying and first-in-class treatments to patients with severe, inherited, and hard-to-treat conditions across major global markets. Next,...

In mid-January 2026, TotalEnergies and Bahrain’s state-owned Bapco Energies launched BxT Trading, an equally owned joint venture to market refined products from Bapco’s refinery to domestic and international customers, while BluEnergies and TotalEnergies entered a joint study and application agreement to assess deepwater prospects in Liberia’s Harper Basin. Together, these moves highlight TotalEnergies’ twin focus on expanding high-value trading activities in the Middle East and advancing...

Silk Protein launch and what it means for Danone shares Danone (ENXTPA:BN) is in focus after its Silk brand launched Silk Protein, a refrigerated plant-based milk positioned as having the highest protein content among comparable products on shelves. See our latest analysis for Danone. Despite the Silk Protein launch aligning with growing interest in higher protein and plant-based options, Danone’s recent share price momentum has been weak, with a 30 day share price return of 12.44% and a year...

JCDecaux recently reported on its half-year liquidity contract activities and share transactions, while also confirming continued compliance with French market regulations. The company’s inclusion in CDP’s A List for a third consecutive year underscores its long-term Net Zero Carbon ambition and externally validated emissions pathway. We’ll now explore how JCDecaux’s CDP A List recognition and climate commitments could shape its investment narrative for investors. Explore 23 top quantum...

Ayvens recently completed a fixed-income offering of €750 million in 3.0% fixed-coupon notes maturing on April 18, 2030, adding long-term debt to its balance sheet. This move highlights Ayvens’ effort to secure relatively low-cost, fixed-rate funding, which can influence its funding mix and future financial flexibility. Next, we’ll examine how issuing €750 million in long-dated fixed-rate debt shapes Ayvens’ investment narrative and funding profile. Rare earth metals are an input to most...

In recent weeks, Airbus has been at the center of multiple developments, including Eutelsat’s contract for 340 additional OneWeb LEO satellites, expanded fuel-cell and quantum-computing collaborations, 5G-in-space testing, early-stage humanoid robot trials, and new A350-1000 orders from Delta Air Lines. Together, these commercial wins and technology partnerships highlight how Airbus is positioning itself across aircraft, space connectivity, and next-generation computing to deepen its role in...

In January 2026, Vallourec announced it had secured a major contract with Shell to supply OCTG products and comprehensive offshore and onshore services for the Orca (formerly Gato do Mato) offshore development, covering 10 planned wells and an estimated 12,000 to 15,000 tons of pipes ahead of expected drilling in April 2027. The contract underscores Vallourec’s role as a key supplier of seamless pipes, VAM premium connections, and integrated engineering support across a wide range of...

Scientific Games recently announced it has been selected as a digital partner to the Lotteries Entertainment Innovation Alliance, a two-year collaboration that includes FDJ United in France, to supply digital game projects and localized content. This partnership highlights how FDJ United and other alliance members are leaning on external digital expertise to broaden their reach and improve operational efficiency in online lottery offerings. We’ll now examine how this new digital game...

Antin Infrastructure Partners SAS has overhauled its senior leadership structure, introducing co-Chief Investment Officer roles. The firm has also named new leaders for its New York office and its NextGen strategy, reshaping oversight across key areas. These changes adjust how investment decisions are made and how global operations are coordinated within ENXTPA:ANTIN. For investors tracking ENXTPA:ANTIN, the leadership reshuffle comes after a challenging period for the share price, with the...

If you are wondering whether STMicroelectronics is priced attractively right now, the key question is how the current share price compares with the company’s estimated fair value. The stock has seen a 5% decline over the last 7 days, a 5.9% gain over the last 30 days, and returns of 0.2% year to date, alongside a 3.5% decline over the last year and deeper pullbacks over 3 and 5 years, which may signal shifting views on its potential and risk. Recent coverage of STMicroelectronics has focused...

The European market has shown resilience, with the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index ending higher, buoyed by robust economic data and earnings results. In the context of this steady economic backdrop, penny stocks—often smaller or newer companies—remain an intriguing investment area. Despite being a somewhat outdated term, these stocks can offer growth potential when supported by strong fundamentals and sound financials.

As the European market shows resilience with the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index rising by 0.77%, investors are keenly observing economic data and earnings results that continue to shape market sentiment. In this environment, selecting dividend stocks can be a strategic move for those seeking steady income, as these stocks often provide reliable returns even amid mixed performances in major stock indexes.

Earlier in January 2026, Edenred completed a €500 million, 7‑year bond issuance with a 3.75% coupon, maturing on January 15, 2033, to fund general corporate purposes including refinancing a €500 million bond due March 2026. The deal, more than three times subscribed by a broad base of international institutional investors, improves Edenred’s liquidity profile and extends the average maturity of its bond debt from 3.3 to 4.1 years, supporting its Amplify25‑28 plan. We will now examine how...

In January 2026, Alstom reported year-on-year sales growth for the third quarter and first nine months of its 2025/26 financial year, alongside a very large quarterly order intake of €9.60 billion that lifted its backlog above €100.30 billion. At the same time, the company secured multi-year rolling stock contracts across Europe and North America, including additional Avelia Horizon very high-speed trains for SNCF Voyageurs, reinforcing the visibility of its long-term rail equipment and...