French and Benelux stocks-Factors to watch
24/03/2022 05:55
March 24 (Reuters) - Below are company-related news and
stories from French and Benelux media which could have an impact
on the region's markets or individual stocks.
UKRAINE/RUSSIA WAR:
U.S. President Joe Biden landed in Brussels on Wednesday in
the middle of a dispute with European allies over whether to
impose further energy sanctions on Russia over its invasion of
Ukraine. urn:newsml:reuters.com:*:nL2N2VQ0ZX
Russia will seek payment in roubles for gas sales from
"unfriendly" countries, President Vladimir Putin said on
Wednesday, sending European gas prices soaring on concerns the
move would exacerbate the region's energy crunch. urn:newsml:reuters.com:*:nL5N2VQ3RS
RENAULT RENA.PA :
Renault, the Western carmaker most exposed to the Russian
market, said on Wednesday it would suspend operations at its
plant in Moscow while it assesses options on its majority stake
in Avtovaz, the country's No. 1 carmaker.
The group on Wednesday revised its operating group margin to
around 3% from at or above 4% in 2022 and adjusted its
automotive cash flow outlook to "positive" from a previous
estimate of 1 billion euros or above. urn:newsml:reuters.com:*:nL2N2VQ2NJ
TOTALENERGIES TTEF.PA
Update on carbon emissions due in the morning, followed by
an investor call with the company's chief executive at midday.
ENGIE ENGIE.PA :
The French utility's Chairman said on Wednesday that gas
contracts with Russia didn't allow the seller to change the
currency. urn:newsml:reuters.com:*:nFWN2VQ0O3
The group also said it would sell part of its shareholding
in French naval engineering company Gaztransport & Technigaz
(GTT). urn:newsml:reuters.com:*:nFWN2VQ0WT
SANOFI SASY.PA :
The French drugmaker on Wednesday said it would stop
immediately any new spending not related to the supply of
essential and life-changing medicines and vaccines in Russia, as
well as in Belarus. urn:newsml:reuters.com:*:nL2N2VQ1Z4
VALNEVA VLS.PA
The company on Thursday posted a 2021 net loss of 73.4
million euros ($80.57 million).
DASSAULT AVIATION AM.PA
Greece is set to finalise its order of six Rafale fighter
jets, among other military equipment, on Thursday as French
Defence Minister Florence Parly travels to the country.
SODEXO EXHO.PA :
French catering and food services firm is considering
various options regarding situation in Russia and Ukraine, a
spokesperson said on Wednesday, adding Sodexo's presence in
Russia represents less than 1% of group turnover. urn:newsml:reuters.com:*:nFWN2VQ0TW
CASINO GUICHARD PERRACHON CASP.PA :
The French supermarket group is weighing options for its
stake in renewable energy provider GreenYellow as the group
looks for ways to reduce its debt pile, Bloomberg reported on
Wednesday. urn:newsml:reuters.com:*:nL3N2VQ3JJ
ROTHSCHILD & CO ROTH.PA :
Rothschild & Co.'s wealth management unit will no longer
take new customers holding Russian citizenship, Bloomberg
reported on Wednesday citing people familiar with the situation.
urn:newsml:reuters.com:*:nL3N2VQ3J1
SOCIETE GENERALE SOGN.PA :
Global banks including Citigroup , JPMorgan Chase & Co and
Societe Generale face pressure to commit to remaining as
custodian banks in Russia, as rivals and funds fret they may
lose services critical to future investment in the country.
TRIGANO TRIA.PA :
Van equipment maker Trigano on Wednesday reported first-half
year sales of 1.5 billion euros, up 9.2% on last year.
urn:newsml:reuters.com:*:nFWN2VQ0WF
LACROIX LACp.PA :
French group said on Wednesday it was targeting revenue
growth of at least 30% in 2022. urn:newsml:reuters.com:*:nFWN2VQ0WJ
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:
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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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Main oil report........... O/R
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