The Paris Bourse expects the speech of Ben Bernanke
The CAC 40 restarts forward slowly but surely. After Wall Street closed Thursday night at equilibrium, following employment figures worse than expected, and that the Asian markets, Shanghai and Singapore excepted, marking time on profit-taking, the CAC 40 , advanced 0.26% to 3,829 points at mid-term review.
On the macroeconomic front, no statistics are expected in France. In contrast, the euro area, several indicators were on the agenda: the trade deficit amounted to 4.3 billion euros in August after a surplus of 6.2 billion in July, according to data released Friday by the Office EU Eurostat statistics. Moreover, inflation accelerated again in September to 1.8% year on year, confirming a first estimate.
Sales of new cars in Europe fell 9.6% in September, with a total of 1,227,645 vehicles.It is the sixth consecutive decline. In the first three quarters of the year, sales of new cars fell 4.3%. In France, the decline was 8.2%.
Bernanke's highly anticipated speech
Overseas, the news will be rich: Inflation in September (1430), retail sales in September (1430), industrial activity in and around New York in October (1430), consumer confidence from the University of Michigan October (3:55 p.m.) and finally inventories and business sales in August (16 hours). But investors will be particularly attentive to the speech of the President of the U.S. central bank, Ben Bernanke on monetary policy to be adopted in a context of low inflation. It is planned from 1415.
On the currency markets, the euro takes hold of the dollar.Shortly before the mid-session, the euro gained 0.08% to 1.4090 dollar.
As for values, once will not hurt, no publication is planned this Friday.
Europe car sales down in September
Renault: + 0.12% to 38.62 euros, Peugeot: + 2.17% to 27.35 euros
However, several companies will follow, including the automotive after sales of new cars in Europe fell in September by 9.6% in September, with a total of 1,227,645 vehicles. This is the sixth consecutive month of decline. The decrease was 8.2% in France, 8.9% in the United Kingdom 17.8% Germany 18.9% Italy 27.3%, or Spain.
As for manufacturers, PSA Peugeot Citroen saw its sales fall by 7.3% to 106,815 registrations. In addition, Barclays has raised its price target on the manufacturer from 21 to 23 euros.As for Renault's sales fell 11.7% to 91,349 vehicles.
Carrefour sentence
In addition, a number of companies have released their quarterly revenue Thursday night after-hours trading.
Carrefour: -3.69% to 38.65 euros
Carrefour has revised down slightly its forecast for 2010 earnings because of reserves in Brazil, but published quarterly sales slightly above market expectations, supported by emerging countries, especially China. The group reported sales up 6.7% in the third quarter a year earlier to 25.6 billion euros.
The podium of the highest drop in the CAC 40 is completed by Pernod Ricard (-2.02% to 62.53 euros) and Essilor (-0.09% to 48.99 euros).
Credit Suisse downgraded the group of wines and spirits from "neutral" from "underperform."As the world leader in ophthalmic lenses, it will invest $ 130 million to buy 50% of the Israeli group Shamir Optical, according to a statement received Friday.
In contrast, France Telecom gained 2.30% to 16.65 euros. Morgan Stanley raised the value of "weighting in line" from "overweight."
Stallergènes: -3.80% to 63.25 euros
Stallergènes confirmed its full-year after an increase of 10% of its quarterly revenue and a first payment under its partnership with Japan's Shionogi.
Sopra: + 1.92% to 57.36 euros
Sopra has released a turnover up 7.2% in the third quarter on a year to 272 million euros.The computer services company has maintained its target of organic growth of 4% to 5% in 2010 after a third quarter marked by an increase of 6.0% of its turnover.
Cegid: + 1.74% to 23.40 euros
Cegid expressed confident of further growth at the end of the year despite an economic environment that remains uncertain after a third quarter marked by an acceleration of growth in its turnover.
Cellectis: + 0.62% to 8.15 euros
Specialist in genome engineering, Cellectis, announced Friday earnings up 25% over the first half of 2009 e the fiscal year ending June 30, 2010.
Successful Loan Cybergun Soitec largest increase in the SBF 120
Soitec: + 3.37% to 7.37 euros
The manufacturer of silicon on insulator, Soitec, announced Friday it had lost a round in the standoff, which opposes the U.S. semiconductor MEMC. The Court of Delaware (U.S. East) concluded that the patent claims Soitec were either invalid or not infringed. The group challenged the conclusions of the Court for what they are opposed to claims for infringement of its patents "and intends to appeal. The lawsuit between the two sides will resume on October 25th.
Specialist leisure shooting, Cybergun announces the success of his bond.The total orders received reached 9.434 million euros, above the ceiling of the operation target of 9 million.
Arkema: + 1.58% to 42.97 euros
Arkema has finalized the placement of a bond issue of $ 500 million, led jointly by Citi, Credit Agricole, Natixis and Societe Generale. This loan is due in October 2017 and with interest at 4%.
Technip: + 0.38% to 61.13 euros
Technip has confirmed that he would take an 8% stake in Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering Holdings Berhad (MHB) as part of its IPO, scheduled for late October.
Nexans: -1.26% to 53.35 euros
Nexans plans to acquire Dutch rival Draka, including 43.9% of the capital were put on sale, Les Echos reported.Deficit last year, Draka expected a net profit of around 25 million euros this year, the newspaper said, citing analysts.
Sopra: + 2.04% to 57.43 euros
Sopra has seen its turnover increase by 6% to 272 million euros in the third quarter. Group counseling and services maintained its organic growth target of 4% to 5% this year.
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