2011年3月1日星期二

Paris: fragile gains before U.S. data

Not far from its equilibrium that revolves the Paris Stock Exchange in early afternoon, in a context which remains largely uncertain, given the wave of political protests taking place in the Middle East.

To 14h, the CAC 40 and gleans 0.2% 4116.5 points on a line not far from Frankfurt (+0.3%) and London (-0.1%), while U.S. markets are expected in the green for their opening.

Tensions are palpable in the Middle East, where the movements of political protest will continue, particularly in Libya, where the dictator Qaddafi appears increasingly isolated, which bodes well for a favorable outcome for the insurgents.

Meanwhile, prices of black gold are still in the process of stabilization, enjoying the reassuring statements from Saudi Arabia on the eve of the supply market. Thus, a barrel WTI U.S. remains almost stable at around $ 97 currently.

At the same time, "oil prices remain high, confirming the fears of contagion of rebellion remain important to investors," Aurel BGC moderates on his side.

A new outbreak of the black gold is not to exclude ...

In this context, the U.S. statistics for the afternoon may be hidden again.

And will be unveiled at 16h, the ISM manufacturing index for January and construction spending for the month.

Side values, in Paris, the 'bank' are particularly depressed in the ACC, like Societe Generale (-1.6%), BNP Paribas (-1.5%) and Credit Agricole (-0.6% )

Technicolor loose 4.7% to 5.2 euros after unveiling the 2010 annual results slightly worse than expected.

Ingenico is also not at the party (-0.8% to 27.2 euros), despite the publication of a group net profit of 39.6 million for fiscal 2010, against 26 8 million euros a year earlier.

And Vivendi sells 0.1% to 20.6 euros after the publication of a group net profit of 2.198 million euros in 2010 against 830 million euros in 2009.

Renault: French sales up 15% in February

Renault group sales rose by over 15% in France in February, a performance superior to that of the automobile market in France.

 The manufacturer, which states that its sole Renault saw its sales climb 19%, suggests a French market "very dynamic" with growth of 13.7% last month.

 Despite supply constraints, "always present", the group claims a market share of 28.4% in the country, enabling it to maintain its target of market share in 2011 at the same level as 2010.

 "Given the results of the first two months of the year, despite difficulties in terms of supply at present, the Renault group follows the dynamic that we had set for 2011, "says Bernard Cambier, director Commercial for France.

 Renault says get ahead of almost all segments with models Twingo, Clio and Mégane III.

 Still in private vehicles, Dacia reported sales down 8.9% in February because of supply constraints on Sandero.

 On the utility segment, the group said they placed three models in the "Top 3" Sales (Kangoo, Traffic and Master), posting a market share outstanding to 36.7%.