The major U.S. index futures are currently pointing to a roughly flat open on Thursday, with stocks likely to show a lack of direction after moving notably higher over the two previous sessions.A mixed reaction to earnings news from Dow components Nvidia (NVDA) and Salesforce (CRM) may lead to choppy trading on Wall Street.Shares of Nvidia are jumping by 1.0 percent in pre-market trading after the AI leader reported better than expected fiscal fourth quarter results and provided upbeat guidance."Despite al ...

Core Insights - Eni reported a 35% year-on-year increase in adjusted net profit for Q4, driven by strong growth in its exploration and production division [1] - The adjusted net profit for the fourth quarter reached 1.2 billion euros ($1.4 billion), up from 885 million euros in the same period last year, surpassing analyst expectations of 960 million euros [1] Financial Performance - Adjusted net profit for Q4: 1.2 billion euros ($1.4 billion) [1] - Year-on-year growth: 35% increase from 885 million euros [1] - Analyst consensus: Expected profit of 960 million euros [1]

Paris, 26 February 2026 PRESS RELEASE Very robust 2025 results and free cash flow at a record level Group sales, as published, stable at €56.9bn, including exchange rate effects of around -€580m in 2025, of which around -€560m in the second half. Significant increase in current operating profit from activities (COPA) to €2,655m (up €120m year-on-year), exceeding the Group’s targets.Net profit attributable to the Group rose to €1,138m (up €80m year-on-year) despite the exceptional income tax surcharge for la ...

Market Overview - European stocks closed mostly higher, with the pan-European Stoxx 600 gaining 0.45% and the U.K.'s FTSE 100 climbing 0.79% [2] - Investors are optimistic about potential monetary easing from central banks, particularly the Bank of England, amid rising unemployment rates in the UK [1][9] Sector Performance - Defense stocks showed weakness due to hopes of de-escalation in U.S.-Iran tensions [3] - In the UK market, several companies such as Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, Barratt Redrow, and AstraZeneca saw gains between 2% and 3.5% [3] - Conversely, miners like Endeavour Mining and Antofagasta fell between 2% and 4% [4] Notable Company Movements - GSK's shares rose over 2.5% following the announcement of a £2 billion share buyback program [3] - Bayer in Germany soared more than 8%, while other companies like Vonovia and Infineon gained approximately 4% and 3.25% respectively [4] - In France, Dassault Systemes climbed about 4%, with other firms like Unibail Rodamco and AXA gaining 2%-3% [6] Economic Indicators - German consumer price inflation rebounded to 2.1% in January, influenced by higher food and services costs [7] - The UK's jobless rate increased to 5.2% in the fourth quarter, with average earnings growth at 4.2%, below expectations [9]

Market Performance - European stocks showed a positive trend with the pan European Stoxx 600 climbing 0.89%, while the U.K.'s FTSE 100 gained 0.59%, Germany's DAX jumped 0.94%, and France's CAC 40 closed up by 0.43% [1] - Major European markets such as Austria, Denmark, Finland, and Spain closed higher, while Belgium, Greece, and Russia ended weak [2] Company Earnings and Movements - Burberry Group, IAG, and HSBC Holdings saw gains between 2% and 5.2%, while BP, Standard Chartered, and Rolls-Royce Holdings also moved up sharply [2][3] - Vinci reported stronger-than-expected results, with a full-year 2025 net income of €4.90 billion, up from €4.86 billion the previous year, leading to a nearly 10% increase in its stock price [5] - Stellantis plummeted 25% after announcing a €22 billion charge related to restructuring efforts and plans to sell its 49% stake in NextStar Energy [6] Sector Performance - In the German market, Siemens Energy climbed 4.3%, while Siemens Healthineers dropped more than 3% [4] - In France, ArcelorMittal gained about 4.75%, and Schneider Electric ended higher by 1%-2.3% [5] Economic Indicators - Germany's industrial production decreased by 1.9% month-on-month in December, reversing a previous rise, while exports increased by 4% and imports growth doubled to 1.4% [7][8] - France's foreign trade deficit increased to €4.8 billion in December, as imports grew faster than exports [9]

Group 1 - France's equity index CAC 40 experienced a marginal gain of 0.11%, rising by 9.15 points to 8,140.30, as investors cautiously assessed trade developments [1][2] - Bank stocks showed some support, with Credit Agricole increasing by 2.7%, while Societe Generale, Legrand, and Vinci saw gains between 1.4% and 1.5% [2][3] - Other notable gainers included Eiffage and Saint Gobain, which rose by 2.4% and 2.3%, respectively, while moderate gains were observed in companies like Schneider Electric and Safran [2][3] Group 2 - Conversely, Capgemini and Pernod Ricard faced declines of 2.5% and 2.1%, respectively, with Renault, Stellantis, Dassault Systemes, and Carrefour also experiencing losses between 1% and 1.3% [3] - The consumer confidence index in France remained unchanged at 90, consistent with December figures and below the long-term average of 100, indicating a stable but cautious consumer sentiment [4]

Group 1 - Altice rejected a joint nonbinding offer from three companies to acquire a significant portion of its business valued at $19.87 billion in October [1]

Market Performance - France's equity benchmark CAC 40 increased by 63.18 points or 0.77%, reaching 8,306.65, as investors await U.S. non-farm payroll data that may influence the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision [1] - L'Oreal was the top gainer in the index, rising by 4.7%, followed by BNP Paribas with a 3.3% increase, and Hermes International which climbed 3.25% [1] Notable Gainers - Kering advanced nearly 3%, while Stellantis increased by 2.7%. Other companies such as LVMH, Capgemini, STMicroElectronics, Publicis Groupe, and TotalEnergies saw gains between 1.8% and 2% [2] Notable Losers - Euronext and Bouygues experienced declines of 3.3% and 2.5%, respectively. Orange fell nearly 2%, and Vinci, Safran, Societe Generale, and AXA dropped between 1.5% and 1.9% [3] Economic Data - Industrial production in France fell by 0.1% month-on-month in November 2025, following a 0.2% gain in October. Over the last three months, industrial production rose by 1.8%, while year-on-year output increased by 0.3% [4] - Household consumption in France unexpectedly decreased by 0.3% month-on-month in November 2025, contrary to market expectations of a 0.2% rise, reversing an upwardly revised 0.5% growth in October [4]

Group 1 - Pascal Grangé will retire in 2026 and has handed over his office as Deputy Chief Executive Officer effective 31 December 2025 [1] - The Board of Directors did not appoint a new Deputy Chief Executive Officer to replace Pascal Grangé, and Stéphane Stoll was appointed Chief Financial Officer on 1 August 2025 [1] - The termination of Pascal Grangé's executive office does not involve specific financial conditions such as severance benefits or non-competition indemnities [2] Group 2 - Pascal Grangé's fixed remuneration is €950,000, with potential variable remuneration subject to performance conditions [2] - The amounts proposed for Pascal Grangé's remuneration will be detailed in the Company's Universal Registration Document [3] - Pascal Grangé will serve as an advisor to the Group's senior management until his retirement, as per the terms of his employment contract [3] Group 3 - Bouygues operates in over 80 countries with 200,000 employees, focusing on construction, energies & services, telecoms, and media [4]

Market Overview - The mood in the markets remained cautious due to New Year's Eve closures, with traders largely sidelined ahead of the holiday [1] - U.K.'s FTSE 100 ended down by 0.09%, France's CAC 40 settled lower by 0.23%, and the pan European Stoxx 600 edged down 0.08% [1] Yearly Performance - The CAC 40 gained over 10% in the year, while DAX jumped over 22% and U.K.'s FTSE 100 climbed 21.6%, marking the strongest performance since 2009 [2] - Switzerland's SMI advanced nearly 15% [2] Company Performance - In the U.K. market, companies such as Pershing Square Holdings, Anglo American Plc, Marks & Spencer, British Land, and 3i Group gained between 0.5% to 1.1% [2] - Conversely, Fresnillo and Croda International closed lower by 2.3% and 2.2%, respectively, with other companies like Beazley, Experian, Diploma, Antofagasta, Ashtead Group, and Schroders also ending notably lower [3] - In the French market, Stellantis, TotalEnergies, Societe Generale, Publicis Groupe, Unibail Rodamco, Capgemini, Bouygues, and AXA closed weak, while LVMH, Kering, Accor, STMicroElectronics, and Edenred closed higher [3]