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EADS multiplies acquisitions. The parent company of Airbus announced Monday that its subsidiary Astrium took possession, for 673 million euros, Vizada, a specialist in satellite services. She took over the participation of the fund Apax Partners.

Vizada, which employs over 700 people and has a turnover of 458 million euros, was born from the merger of satellite communications Norwegian Telenor and France Telecom.It has 200,000 users worldwide, among them "ships of the merchant marine, emergency response agencies, government and military units, media companies, providers of telecommunications services and Internet, as well as 'business aviation, military and civilian, "said EADS.

Supplier of the U.S. government in the airline industry, Vizada has received this year a contract with the U.S. General Service Administration to "ensure access to services for mobile satellite communications to government customers and military payday loan." German and French armies are also among its customers.EADS achieves its fourth acquisition since the beginning of the year and its biggest operation since the acquisition, for 2.75 billion euros in September 2006, the 20% of Britain's BAE Systems in the capital of Airbus .

Reduce its dependence on sales of Airbus

In late June, Eurocopter has completed the acquisition of Vector Aerospace Canada for 450 million euros. Last week, Airbus has purchased the American Metron Aviation, a service provider for air traffic control, for an undisclosed sum. He launched a bid in the amount of 348 million euros in the Danish Satair, a specialist in the supply of aircraft spare parts. "These acquisitions reinforce Astrium, Eurocopter and Airbus in services and in the U.S. market," said Boris Zaïtra, corporate vice president and director of mergers and acquisitions at EADS.

The New York Stock Exchange opened slightly higher Thursday, supported by a better than expected in the United States and hopes of resolving debt crises, despite disappointing figures on U.S. employment: the Dow Jones gained 0 , 16% and the Nasdaq 0.15%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is 19.75 points to 12,591.66 points and the Nasdaq, dominated by technology, 4.30 points to 2818.53 points.

On Wednesday, the New York Stock Exchange completed a small drop in session hesitant, catching her breath waiting for concrete solutions to the debt crises in the U.S. and euro area.

President Barack Obama received Wednesday several leaders of Congress and the White House has once again expressed confidence in a political solution to the crisis of debt before August 2, to avoid a default."I expect us to find a solution," the president said in an interview with local TV KMBC Kansas City, renewing his call for compromises from both sides, whether its Democratic allies or his Republican opponents.

As on other major exchanges worldwide, operators will also have their eyes riveted to Brussels where 13 hours started at the extraordinary summit of the leaders of the euro area. The latter will try to find a solution on a new plan of aid to Greece to avoid contagion of debt to other countries deemed weak in the euro area. According to draft conclusions of the EU summit, the conditions of loans to Greece would be reduced. The idea of ​​bank tax was abandoned.

Busy schedule

On the foreign exchange market, the euro rebounded sharply against the dollar Thursday, buoyed by the draft agreement at the summit of the euro area in Brussels. Around 1330 GMT (1530 Paris), the single European currency was worth 1.4322 dollars against 1.4212 dollars around 2100 GMT Wednesday, after getting off to 1.4139 to 10:30 GMT. The euro climbed also clearly against the Japanese currency at 112.63 yen against 111.94 yen yesterday.

Oil prices were moving up slightly at the opening in New York, the market welcomed with relief the first details of the draft agreement between leaders of the euro area to meet the debt crisis cash advance today.Around 1:15 p.m. GMT on the New York Mercantile Exchange (Nymex), a barrel of "light sweet crude" for September delivery was trading at 98.84 dollars, up 44 cents from the previous day.

On the macroeconomic front in the U.S., the day will begin with the weekly jobless claims. They proved disappointing: the number of new unemployment benefit recipients back to 418,000 people during the week of July 10 to 16, the figures Aoccdrnig Department of Labor. Analysts had forecast 410,000 new registrations.

Values ​​to follow

The side of values, the publications will continue today before the opening of Wall Street including Travelers, Pepsico, Morgan Stanley, United Continental and AT & T.

Investors will pay particular attention to Intel as Thursday.The world of microprocessors released after the market close, quarterly results better than expected. Net income progresséde 2% to 3 billion, a record turnover, up 22% to 13.1 billion. The title loses 1.78% to 22.58 dollars.

For its part, American Express Financial Group exceeded market expectations by announcing Wednesday an increase in earnings in the second quarter from 31% to $ 1.3 billion, thanks to higher costs to its customers on the cards crédit.Le of revenue has in turn increased 12% to $ 7.6 billion, above the 7.35 billion expected by analysts. The title earns 1.42% to 52.83 dollars.

For its part, the distribution group online eBay issued a net profit of 283.4 million dollars for the second quarter, down 31% due to the acquisition of marketing services GSI Commerce. The action wins 2.68% to 34.06 dollars.

Always on the side of values, Google (0.83% to 600.28 dollars). would grow in telephony. The Internet giant has begun discussions to buy the specialist in mobile phone technology InterDigital says the Wall Street Journal. The newspaper said the interest of the Internet giant for InterDigital comes in the wake of its failure on the redemption of certificates of the Canadian telecom equipment supplier Nortel. InterDigital, with a market capitalization of $ 2.8 billion, he is studying a possible sale.

The U.S. stock markets are yo-yo. After closing sharply higher Friday, Wall Street declined sharply on Friday. The Dow Jones lost 0.76% to 12,622.54 points, the Nasdaq yield 0.84% ​​to 2848.44 points and the S & P 500 0.99% to 1339.84 loose points. Thursday, Wall Street has ended sharply higher, reassured by the employment figures in the private sector.

These declines are explained by the release this Friday afternoon, disappointing numbers in employment in June that contradict the good results of the ADP survey released Thursday.The hires are in fact remained at a standstill for the second consecutive month, with only 18,000 jobs created, while the unemployment rate continued its rise, to 9.2%, according to figures released by the Department of Travail.Le report Official "is seen as a crucial gauge for assessing the short-term capacity of the world's largest economy to withstand" the signs of slowdown in the country's economic recovery, analysts explained the broker FXCM.

On the macroeconomic front, investors will also monitor the numbers of consumer credit in May (21 hours).

For his part, President Barack Obama acknowledged yesterday that the disagreement persisted with the Republicans on the budget and debt.He has given a new appointment on Sunday to elect to provide an update on the progress of talks will take place by then.

First results expected Monday half

Attention should also be strengthened by the forthcoming opening of the ball half-year results. As usual the aluminum giant Alcoa (-1.33% to 16.27 dollars) will open the show these ads on July 11 or next Monday. Generally considered a barometer of the health of the U.S. economy, the aluminum companies would announce analysts said a sharp rise in earnings in the second quarter.The rise of aluminum prices and increased demand, especially from aircraft manufacturers, accounted for much of this improvement.

On the foreign exchange market, the euro lost ground against the dollar on Friday, traders moved cautiously before the release of the official report on employment and unemployment in the United States, major indicator to assess the strength of resumption of the world's largest economy.In early afternoon in Paris the European single currency was worth 1.4323 dollars against 1.4356 dollars Thursday

The side of values, given the green light Thursday by the shareholders of the transatlantic exchange operator NYSE Euronext (-0.40% to 35.26 dollars) a merger with Deutsche Börse marks a victory for its chief executive Duncan Niederauer, who strongly defended the project since mid-February.

Always on the side of values, the U.S. pharmaceutical company Pfizer (0.10% to 20.25 dollars) is considering "strategic alternatives" including the potential sale of its animal health business and infant feeding.The animal health division of Pfizer in 2010 achieved a turnover of 3.6 billion and nutrition Pfizer $ 1.9 billion.

Moreover, after the close of Wall Street, CEO of Exco Resources (7.46% to $ 0.72) Douglas Miller has revised its bid on the company to 18.5 million in cash and a part in actions against 20.5 million in cash earlier.

For its part the News Corp. (-2.84% to 17.42 dollars) will close the British tabloid Sunday News of the World, in the heart of a wiretapping scandal.

Also note, the Taiwanese SemiLEDS (-8.06% to 5.70 dollars), listed on Wall Street has announced a loss of 5.1 million dollars, or 16 cents per share against 6 cents expected. Turnover was down to 5.6 million against 9.9 million last year and 6.3 million expected.

Europe is gaining time, but did not extinguish the fire in Greece. Following a conference call Saturday, finance ministers of the euro area have given the green light to release "by July 15" 8.7 billion euros in loans that should add 3.3 billion paid out by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). This decision was expected after the adoption this week by the Greek Parliament of the austerity program imposed by his European creditors. "It (the decision) strengthens the international credibility of Greece", immediately congratulated the Greek finance minister, Evangelos Venizelos.

As the new Executive Director of the IMF, Christine Lagarde, to take office Tuesday, the organization welcomed the developments."We welcome the commitment of the Eurogroup to a funding strategy that ensures that the Greek economic program is fully insured," said the spokesman for the IMF, Caroline Atkinson. No details however were given about a possible date on which the Board could meet to release the funds.

Berlin puts pressure

If these 12 billion euros to Greece should avoid going bankrupt in the short term, it is not enough to save the country permanently and fully reassure the financial markets. For this, the country has called for a second bailout International 110 billion euros. Finance ministers of the euro zone have promised yesterday decisions "in the coming weeks." For its part, the German finance minister, Wolfgang Schäuble, more prudent, spoke of an agreement by the fall only.Berlin looks indeed to be certain that Greece implement austerity measures quickly that the country has promised. "After the release of the fifth installment of the countries of the euro area and the IMF, the next step must be addressed decisively: the measures passed in Athens should be implemented quickly. Privatization, for example, must be launched without delay, "responded the German Minister of Finance. Response of Athens: the austerity plan of 28.4 billion euros will be implemented before mid-September.

Ireland, Portugal, Italy and Spain could knock on the door

These two months of rest should also help to advance on a second rescue plan 110 billion euros. Finance ministers of the euro area have not spoken on this subject last night.They expect to clarify the private sector, banks and other creditors, imposed by Berlin to a new plan to help decide. "The details and extent of the involvement of private and official sources of additional funding will be determined in the coming weeks," they said.

Time is running out: Ireland and Portugal may need a new international aid. As for Spain and Italy, both countries are under pressure from rating agencies. "The failure of European political leaders to resolve the crisis quickly and decisively hits the rest of the euro area," says Ben May, economist at Capital Economics. The United States pressed more in Europe to solve its debt problems to avoid a global impact."If Greece fell deeper into recession following the new austerity measures, it could reduce the willingness of governments to implement additional fiscal measures," says Ben May.

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The numbers are staggering. In Germany, the financial damage caused by cyber crime amounted to 61.5 million euros in 2010, according to figures released Thursday by the criminal police and the Federation of high tech Bitkom. This is equivalent to an increase of 66% over the previous year. As the United States, the FBI estimated the cost of crime to some digital $ 560 million in 2009. A world-wide, according to McAfee, cyber crime would have generated some 1000 billion in 2008, about 1.64% of world GDP for that year. Remains that, without minimizing the scale of the scourge, these figures are perplexing.

Many experts give little credence to these studies because most of them emanate from computer security specialists. For the record, other than McAfee is the world number two antivirus software.In addition, "less than 10% of companies report having experienced cyber attacks," said Jean-Paul Pinte, senior lecturer in strategic intelligence at the Catholic University of Lille. According to the specialist risk management and cyber terrorists of enterprises affected societies fear the bad publicity due to media coverage of cyber attacks.

Jean-Paul Pinte, "we know nothing of the legacy and financial losses suffered indirectly." He added: "If an attack is to relieve a company of sensitive information, loss of data will generate multiple costs, such as loss of competitiveness, or the upgrading of security."

"Hard to get a comprehensive view"

Director of the National Security Information Systems (Anssi), Patrick Pailloux abounds in this direction."When a site is the victim of an attack, he takes as an example, it is first blocked, causing a shortfall. Then we must add additional costs to set up a hotline strengthened. "And on the practices of industrial espionage initiated via the Internet," How can we measure in terms of losses that a competitor could steal ?, "asks the director of Anssi. Clearly, "it is difficult to get a comprehensive view of the problem," says he.

Despite these criticisms, these figures are held up to each event on Cybercrime. However dated, the estimated one trillion dollars of McAfee is authoritative. Last May, it appeared even in the "reminder" of the fourth Parliamentary Forum on Information Society in Geneva, on the initiative, among others, the United Nations.Trompe-l'oeil, the text quoted a source stamped Europol, the pharmacy police intergovernmental European Union, which actually refers to the numbers … the software publisher.

If governments do not hesitate to chopping these impressive figures, it is often necessary to legitimize, but costly reinforcement of their agencies against digital piracy. Or clear, make the pill easier to swallow from taxpayers. In January, the UK has estimated that cyber attacks cost him a whopping 27 billion pounds per year (32.2 billion euros) in a government study.An amount (by far) greater than the harm claimed by the United States … A few days before making public figure, London has announced the release of 650 million pounds over four years to "strengthen its cyber security "…

International cooperation in the war-horse

Without waving the national figures, France is no exception, as evidenced by the announcement of piracy Bercy in March. Patrick Pailloux it was for the state to "lead by example" to encourage companies to report piracy they wipe. The Director of Anssi said that 150 computers were then infiltrated by hackers to steal documents for the French presidency of the G20. "We were able to counter the threat," he goes on, noting that thirty experts have been mobilized for two months to "clean up" more than 130,000 positions in the Department.A communication that is timely, since Anssi plans to double its workforce (360 employees) by 2013.

Such methods may be distasteful, but experts and politicians agree: there is no time to waste on the face of digital crime. "For a long time in France, we thought that hacking and computer intrusions were not really dangerous, says Jean-Paul Pinte. But now we know that it's become a real business, and that the threat can come from anywhere: a simple USB key, hard drives or even photocopiers, which, connected to the Internet can become the target of hackers ".

Therefore, international cooperation, which requires significant resources, is "a priority," insists Patrick Pailloux. And for good reason: "90% of attacks are international," says the director of Anssi.In the columns of The Tribune, Laurent Wauquiez, Minister for European Affairs, recently recalled that a hacker "can be installed in Latvia, while in France to intervene through a Canadian site." He even considers urgent that Europe adopts "a kind of cyber-FBI-backed Europol" to stem the digital crime. And one last statistic to shoot, ensuring that "a user of thirty lost money in Europe over the last year" due to a hacker.

Businesses, prey selection

Having surveyed 45 U.S. companies in 2010, the Ponemon Institute found that on average, the financial damage caused by hackers and data theft was $ 3.8 million.Like that of McAfee, this figure is to be taken lightly, as though Ponemon shows his independence, his study was commissioned by ArcSight, a specialist in digital security. However, it appears that large groups are increasingly being targeted by hackers. Since the beginning of the year, the list of companies or institutions that have suffered cyberattacks has continued to grow. Sony has suffered more than ten attacks since mid-April, leading to theft of confidential data of more than 1 million customer accounts. Recently, Sega has had the same misfortune: the editor of the series of Sonic hedgehog found in mid-June have been stolen names, email addresses, birth dates and passwords of almost 1.3 million customers on its servers.Google or Citigroup also suffered cyber attacks.

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While the crucial talks between government and private creditors of Greece continued the last few hours across Europe, they rose sharply in Paris. Reportedly, the French Treasury and financial institutions have agreed on the night of Friday to Saturday on a proposal that they hope to win their European partners now. Important first step, a highly anticipated meeting of the IIR (International Institute of Finance), which groups 400 banks worldwide, will be held on Monday in Rome.

It will be remembered, European governments have launched negotiations Wednesday with the holders of Greek debt. They are seeking a contribution of banks, insurers and other pension funds to the tune of 30 billion euros, backed by a new extension of Europe and the IMF to Greece.So far, the proposal on the table was simple: the voluntary, private creditors agreed to reinvest in due proportion the debts repaid by Athens over the next three years in new loans Greek to 5 years. It is the "rollover". However, private capital, especially German, had requested that these new loans are guaranteed in one way or another by Europe. But Angela Merkel, German Chancellor, refused this demand, which is to transfer the responsibility of the public an additional part of the burden.

Hence the impasse. The problem for private financiers, is to pay a state that nothing says it will be out of trouble in five years, the plan has expired. Of course, under pressure from governments, banks and insurers could be convinced.But specifically, if the process is not perceived as voluntary, rating agencies may raise the flag of the "default" and the plan falls overboard because the ECB can no longer accept sovereign debt and stigmatized in the refinancing of Greek banks cash advance no fax.The French proposal is a parade, making the "rollover" both more attractive and relevant to them and to Athens, by lengthening maturities.

New loans to 30 years

In addition to the original proposal, a working group led by BNP Paribas, in fact, imagined an alternative, opening the opportunity to reinvest only 70% of amounts received in connection with the Greek borrowing fell 50% are allocated to Greek new loans issued this time in 30 years as to 20%, they are placed on what the financial call a "zero coupon", ie a fund invested in securities of high quality self-reinforcing through then cumulation of interests: the piggy bank somehow secures new borrowing Greek, as would have government guarantees.According to the discussions, these borrowings could be long carry an interest rate equivalent to that of Greece pays vis-à-vis its "rescuers" public, with the addition of a variable interest rate likely to be linked to an economic indicator Greek, such as GDP.

In any case, this alternative would yield less per creditor only 50% returned to the Treasury Greek but is likely to attract more people. And above all, by providing funding for 30 years, she pushes the horizon in part refunds for Athens. The French solution began circulating in the corridors of the European Council on Friday. "We received an initial favorable response," says a close case.

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At Paris Air Show, Airbus steals record after record. While the European aircraft manufacturer has been a landmark order yesterday from the Indian carrier IndiGo, involving 180 Airbus A320 150 A320neo, a subsidiary of EADS did even better on Thursday. During the fourth day of the Paris Air Show, the manufacturer confirms the largest order in the history of civil aviation in the number of devices with 200 Neo A320 from Air Asia. The boss of AirAsia said Thursday that the day would be a "great day" for the company. AirAsia, based in Malaysia and largest low cost airline in Asia, with this command becomes the largest customer of Airbus.

In addition, American Airlines is about to acquire from Airbus over 100 single-aisle A320 series, according to Bloomberg. The price of the order could amount to about $ 8.5 billion at list prices.These devices replace less efficient airplanes like the Boeing 757 and MD-80. This command would be a setback for Boeing since the company is usually the client U.S. aircraft manufacturer, Airbus' main competitor.

After its intention to buy A320neo, the airline GoAir Indian low cost has signed a firm order this morning for 72 medium-haul of its kind.

Since the beginning of the show, the success of the A320neo is undeniable: it should pass the milestone of 1000, just seven months after its commercial launch. Subsidiary of EADS has already exceeded its targets since was 500 A320 orders by the end of Bourget.

Other models also reap Airbus orders this Thursday

The A380 also encounter expressions of interest. Skymark Airlines has confirmed Thursday morning ordering two A380s.The amount of this additional order would reach at list price, $ 750 million.

In addition, Airbus hopes to get "a significant portion" of the large order that would formalize Air France-KLM this summer, said Thursday Fabrice Brégier, Chief Operating Officer of the European aircraft manufacturer. The French company could opt for the A350 model. "We believe that the A350 has advantages over the Boeing 787. For us to make to Air France-KLM, "commented the manager.

For now, the official death toll is over 700 orders and options, including 347 firm orders for Airbus in three days. The total amount of these orders, at list prices, at more than $ 65 billion.Boeing is so far below as the U.S. garnered 126 orders and options, including 61 farms, pour19 billion.

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"This crisis does not pay." One month after the birth of the movement of the "outraged" that has spread throughout the country, between 35,000 and 40,000 people, according to police, marched in Madrid against austerity. The crowd came in processions from all six districts of Madrid, gathered near the parliament in the center, opposite a row of blue gates and a dozen police vans blocking the road.

"Against unemployment. Organize yourself and fight. Let us march together against unemployment and capital, "proclaimed one of the great signs. "We are not commodities in the hands of politicians and bankers," said another banner in red letters.Under the slogans, demonstrators of all ages, families with strollers, young, unemployed and retired, came to testify of the same tired response to the crisis that is strangling the Spanish company.

Unemployment and corruption

Protesters targeted the Stability Pact in the euro area and its imperatives of fiscal discipline, politicians accused of corruption and not the voice of citizens, unemployment hitting 21.29% of the workforce in Spain, almost half the age of 25.

"We must prepare for a general strike 100% free credit score. We will paralyze this country, "said a speaker at the microphone."Banks and governments that have caused this situation should be aware that we do not agree with the measures and budget cuts, we intend to be heard, and that we will," assured the flat platform calling for demonstrations across Spain.

Broad popular support

Tuesday, June 13, the "outrage" had dismantled their camp from the Puerta del Sol in Madrid, a symbol of this wave of protest. Enjoying broad popular support, they now want to consolidate their movement through the neighborhood assemblies and other occasional events.

Other demonstrations were planned in the late afternoon on Sunday, including Barcelona and Valencia, and in several foreign cities, including Paris, where nearly 450 "outraged" gathered.

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"Possibly carcinogenic to humans' status is awarded yesterday evening to" Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields "- the waves emitted by mobile phones, awarded by a panel of expert agency of WHO The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC, IARC or English). The idea of ​​the harmfulness of the use of mobile phones on health is not new. Despite this, the three largest telecom operators (Orange, SFR and Bouygues) simply take note of the announcement made by the CIRC. No specific communication operators is given for adapting to this trend of each idea. What efforts in research and development? Prevention? The questions remain unanswered.

The French Federation of Telecoms (FFT) is responsible to communicate to all stakeholders.In uncommuniqué published today, remember that the mobile operators' apply for several years, a precautionary approach by including headsets with each set of mobile phone, and informing users about precautions " as recommended by the Ministry of Health. Jean-Marie Danjou, Chief Operating Officer at Mobile College of TFF said that nearly 30 million copies of the information leaflet "my mobile and my health" from the government, have been distributed (in stores, boxes with bills …). He assured that the opinions expressed by the IARC and adopted by WHO will be added to information available on the websites of operators.In addition, a representative of the FFT points out that the headsets are present in the enclosures since 2003 in France, and mandatory under the law since last year.

Globally, the International Agency for wireless technologies (CTIA) moderates a strong opinion of the IARC said in a statement published yesterday that the published classification is based on a "limited evidence" small personal loans. It specifies that products such as pickled vegetables and coffee are in the same class as the wave of mobile, thus attempting to mitigate the strong confidence in the agency's statement of WHO. "The IARC classification does not mean that mobile phones cause cancer." Reads black and white in the statement of the CTIA.The GSM Association, which represents the interests of telecom operators worldwide, for its notes that "risk is possible but unlikely" while acknowledging that "some users may be concerned" and that publication of the IARC invites Further research on the long term.

A level of RF varies from mobile

Nevertheless, consumers can make the choice of vigilance in learning about the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) of mobile they use. This is an index that measures the maximum level of radio frequency emitted by the phone to the user, measured in watts per kilogram. The maximum SAR authorized in France is 2 watts per kilogram. To equipment sold in France ranges from 0.3 to 1.417 watt per kilogram according to manufacturers and aircraft configurations.For example, the Samsung S Galaxy displays the lowest in SAR 0.23 W / kg while the Sony Ericsson X10 Mini Pro displays the highest SAR 1.61 W / kg. The Apple Iphone 4 presents meanwhile a SAR of 0.59 W / kg. Mobile vendors are bound by an obligation to display the national regulatory DAS of each model when they are sold. The consumer is therefore able to select a phone emitting the least possible spectrum. It can also simply call as much as possible in conditions of good reception, sms and focus away from the handset sensitive areas of the body during a call using the speakerphone.

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The Paris Bourse started rising sharply on Tuesday morning – the Cac 40ouvre up 0.80% at 3973.92 points – after finishing Monday night in a small decrease (-0.21% to 3942.53 points) carried by a slight recovery in confidence in European markets while the situation in Greece feel a little better. The single currency advance against other currencies on a hope that the Greek crisis can be resolved (one euro 1.4371 against the dollar this morning). Jean-Claude Juncker, Eurogroup President, has expressed his desire to "solve the Greek problem by the end of June." In addition, a second bailout of 65 billion euros could be established, combiners loans from the EU and the IMF.In addition, Germany plans to withdraw its proposal rééechelonner maturity of Greek bonds to facilitate the release of new aid to Athens, reported Tuesday the Wall Street Journal, which further strengthens the euro on the market exchange.

Still, this morning, the rating agency Fitch Ratings lowered by three notches note of Cyprus, which changes from "AA-" to "A-" due to the involvement of banks in this area countries euro in Greece and does not, according to a statement, to conduct a further deterioration.

This morning, Asian stock markets are well oriented. The rating agency Moody's has yet announced it, it could lower the rating of the long-term debt of Japan within three months, citing the massive debt the country exacerbated by the recent earthquake in north-east . Fitch made the same announcement three days ago.The Nikkei has still finished rebound of nearly 2%, amid weaker yen against the dollar and a good indicator of industrial production.

The French Minister of Economy Christine Lagarde, has pledged Monday in Brasilia to "deepen" the reform of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to give more weight to emerging countries if elected head of the institution Financial.

The greenback that folds also pushes the oil upward, making them more attractive purchases of raw materials denominated in dollars. In morning trading, a barrel of light sweet crude for July delivery took 35 cents to 100.94 dollars.That of Brent North Sea crude for delivery gained 58 cents identical to 115.26 dollars.

Rain important indicators to monitor

In France, before the opening of trading, we followed the consumption expenditure of households on goods in April (INSEE): it decreased by 1.8% in April after falling 1.0% in March (revised ). Sales of new homes fell in France by 17.2% yoy in the first quarter, according to the Ministry of Housing, which reported Tuesday in a parallel increase of 30.4% in housing starts and 9, 0% of building permits between February and April 2011.

Then at noon, we take knowledge of business failure in December 2010, the agricultural price indices in April, while producer prices of business services in the first quarter (INSEE).In Germany, retail sales have risen dramatically in April, but at a slower pace than expected, after a march which the drop was even greater than had originally estimated.

In the euro area, we know the unemployment rate April at 11 am and the first estimate of inflation in May

United States, 15 hours, we expect prices logger (S & P / Case-Shiller) well attended in March. Then at 15:45, industrial activity in the Chicago area in May, also very important. At 16 hours, the highly anticipated index of consumer confidence (Conference Board) in May.

Laurent Perrier: net profit up 39.5%

Side values, Alstom (1.81% to 42.64 euros, the biggest increase Cac 40).The construction project by the group of a line of elevated railway in Baghdad will cost $ 1.5 billion (one billion euros) and will be financed by the French government and French banks, said Monday the Iraqi leaders.

The group of Laurent-Perrier Champagne on Tuesday reported a 39.5% increase in net income for fiscal year 2010-2011 ended in late March, thanks to higher sales volume in the second half, which helped significantly reduce its debt.

Areva (-0.51% to 29.50 euros) will follow as the night before, the stock lost 1.98% to 29.65 euros on its first day of cotation.De invertitudes many threats to the nuclear group. EDF is also on the alert after the announcement yesterday (Monday) at the end of nuclear power in Germany by eleven.

Renault (1.35% to 39.31 euros) is also on the radar screen when a new number two was appointed to replace Patrick Pelata yesterday.Carlos Tavares will cheer for employees and create attractive cars to restore momentum to a manufacturer whose weight continues to fall within the Renault-Nissan.

Total (1.33% to 39.97 euros) will launch a discount service stations to compete with low cost workstations supermarkets. In an interview with La Tribune, Jerome Pare, director of the distribution business of France's Total announced that a "large number" of 2050 sales outlets would be affected by this repositioning to the entry level.

France Telecom is in Paris today's investor day. The group plans to sell its minority holdings in Austria and Portugal.He announced his will destabilize its level in 2013 EBITDA to a level higher than 2011 and reaching a total cumulative EBITDA of around 45 billion euros over the period 2011-2013.

EADS (1.14% to 22.68 euros). UK fraud office (SFO) launched an investigation of alleged bribes, kickbacks paid to Saudi officials by a subsidiary of British defense giant EADS and aeronautics, the Financial Times reported Tuesday.

Nexans (1.29% to 66.57 euros) provides the first half organic growth in sales of 7% to 9% and operating profit representing between 4.5% and 5% of its turnover, announced Tuesday the French manufacturer of cables.

Vinci (1.37% to 44.10 euros), ADP (+0.41% to 66.50 eruos), Veolia (0.99% to EUR 20.92).The process of opening the capital of major regional airports is frozen amid differences between local and state, wrote Tuesday in La Tribune. Vinci confirmed early May watch some airports, while ADP and Veolia might also be interested.

Carrefour (+0.74% at 30.51 euros), Casino (0.01% to 73.45 euros). Casino said it had asked the ICC for arbitration and requires that the Brazilian group Diniz fulfill its obligations pursuant to their shareholders in the company that controls the Wilkes Brazilian retailer CBD.According to sources familiar with the matter, the president of the Brazilian group distribution Pao de Acucar Abilio Diniz approached rival Carrefour to evoke the hypothesis of a merger with the local activities of French

Sanofi (0.96% to 54.61 euros) on Tuesday released desrésultats a phase III study showing that lixisénatide, treatment of diabetes has reached, as an adjunct to basal insulin, the primary endpoint .

Schneider Electric (1.22% to 112.15 euros) announced Monday the acquisition of 74% of Luminous, a specialist Indian UPS and critical power, as part of its strategy for small and medium-sized acquisitions.

Despite a "peace message" sent by LVMH (1.22% to 112.15 euros), the debates became heated during the general meeting of Hermes, which was held yesterday.

Fimalac (4.05% to 29.03 euros), parent company of Fitch, saw its operating income grow by 23.9% in the first half ended March 31, while its sales sales was up 21.1% (an organic growth of 12.3%).

Mersenne (ex-Carbone Lorraine: 0.43% to 39.50 euros) acquired the remaining shares of Chinese Mingrong Electrical Protection (MEP) which it already owned 51% since 2008.

CD & R, Axa PE and CDC Quebec are paying 2.1 billion euros to afford Spie, according to our information.