French and Benelux stocks-Factors to watch

Peugeot Invest SA

18/09/2025 06:09

Sept 18 (Reuters) - Below are company-related news and stories from France and Benelux which could have an impact on the region's markets or individual stocks.

BOLLORE BOLL.PA

The French group owned by the billionaire Bollore family reported on Wednesday half-year revenues of 1.55 billion euros ($1.84 billion), down 3% from last year.

EXOR EXOR.AS

The investment arm of Italy's Agnelli family reported half-year net asset value of 36 billion euros.

EURONEXT ENX.PA

Euronext is considering lengthening trading hours for its agricultural commodities futures, notably by pushing back the evening close to attract more U.S.-based investors.

HERMES HRMS.PA

A U.S. judge dismissed a lawsuit against French luxury brand Hermes that alleged that it violated antitrust law by forcing buyers to spend thousands of dollars on its products before allowing them to purchase one of the company's famed Birkin handbags.

KERING PRTP.PA

The French luxury giant announced the appointment of Francesca Bellettini as the new CEO of its Gucci brand, replacing Stefano Cantino after less a year on the job.

PEUGEOT INVEST PEUG.PA

The French holding group reported a net asset value per share of 157.9 euros in the first half of 2025.

THALES TCFP.PA

The defence group said it secured a 450-million-euro loan from the European Investment Bank as part of a research and development investment programme in aeronautics and radar technologies.

WOLTERS KLUWER WLSNc.AS

The Dutch information services firm confirmed its annual outlook and extended its share buyback program until November 3, 2025.

Pan-European market data:

European Equities speed guide...................EUR/EQUITY

FTSE Eurotop 300 index...............................FTEU3

DJ STOXX index.......................................STOXX

Top 10 STOXX sectors............................PGL.STOXXS

Top 10 EUROSTOXX sectors.......................PGL.STOXXES

Top 10 Eurotop 300 sectors......................PGL.FTEU3S

Top 25 European pct gainers........................PG.PEUR

Top 25 European pct losers.........................PL.PEUR

Main stock markets:

Dow Jones................DJI  Wall Street report ......N

Nikkei 225..............N225  Tokyo report.............T

FTSE 100................FTSE  London report............L

Xetra DAX..............GDAXI  Frankfurt items..........F

CAC-40..................FCHI  Paris items.............PA

World Indices.....................................0#.INDEX

Reuters survey of world bourse outlook.........EQUITYPOLL1

European Asset Allocation........................EUR/ASSET

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Equities..............TOP/EQE

Main oil report...........O/R

Main currency report.....FRX/

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