French and Benelux stocks: Factors to watch
Here are some 'company news and stories' from France and Benelux that could impact the regional markets or individual stocks.
AIRBUS Airbus announced a EUR5 Billion share buyback program and set a target for 2029 of an adjusted operating profit between EUR12-EUR13 billion ($13.7-$14.8billion). This shows its confidence in the ability to increase earnings dramatically as it ramps-up aircraft production.
ICADE SA French'real estate' company Icade posted a net loss for the first half of EUR155.9m, but kept its guidance for 2026 unchanged.
GAZTRANSPORT ET TECHNIGAZ sa The French company that specializes in LNG tank technology,?Gaztransport et technigaz, received an order for a new LNG carrier from Samsung Heavy Industries. Delivery is expected to be in the first quarter of 2029.
HAVAS?NV Havas, a Dutch marketing and communication company, acquired SportVibes, a Dutch agency, to enhance its experiential marketing arm Havas Play in the Benelux.
GLOBAL COMBAT AIR PROGRAMME Leonardo's Chief Executive Lorenzo Mariani stated that it is unlikely France would join the Global Combat Air Programme - the project to develop fighter jets by Italy, Britain, and?Japan.
FRENCH POLITICS The French Parliament has approved a social media ban for children under the age of 15.
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