Before the Bell: U.S. rate cut is a fact
With the first U.S. rate cut in place, investors are once again turning their attention to corporate earnings. In Belgium, both Cenergy Holdings and Biotalys…
Category: English
Before the Bell: First U.S. rate cut of the year
Investors are counting down to the first U.S. interest rate cut of the year. Baidu is soaring, while Prosus stands to benefit from a successful…
Before the Bell: S&P 500 hits new record
In the U.S., the market rally continues, while in Europe wind farm developer Ørsted must prepare a major capital increase. Meanwhile, Sofina could benefit from…
Before the Bell: Fitch downgrades France
After Fitch cut France’s credit rating, the question is whether this will push borrowing costs even higher. Investors are waiting for the first rate decisions…
Before the Bell: From 99% to 99.9% certainty—quite a leap?
Not technology, but commodities, healthcare, and luxury goods were in demand. Today’s focus: U.S. consumer confidence. Good news: U.S. inflation in August came in at…
Before the Bell: The Oracle miracle
AI keeps surging ahead, but few can keep up. Zara and Alstom each gain 6.8%. Wall Street inched further into record territory on Wednesday. The…
Before the Bell: Small steps toward records—and Thursday
Oracle quadruples its order book. Belgian REIT WDP and four other stocks join the AEX 30. New records for the S&P 500 (+0.3%) and Nasdaq…
Before the Bell: Nasdaq and gold at record highs
Robinhood jumps into the S&P 500 four years after its IPO. Belgian yields follow France’s lead. Klarna eyes Wall Street. European markets opened the week…
Before the Bell: Recession fears return from vacation
Broadcom closes in on Nvidia. Compagnie du Bois Sauvage trades at half its value. In Tokyo, investors cheer the prime minister’s resignation. Early last week,…