Here are some company news and stories that could impact the markets in France and Benelux or even individual stocks.

LEBANON:

After intense discussions on Wednesday at the United Nations, the United States and France along with several other allies have called for a 21-day immediate ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. They also expressed support for a Gaza ceasefire.

BENETEAU:

The group revised its operating margin forecast on Wednesday, despite a decline in H1 results. It cited earlier measures taken to adapt to changing market trends.

JCDECAUX:

The French advertising group has won a 7-year contract with Greater Stockholm Public Transport Authority for advertising in bus shelters, central subway stations and on the buses themselves.

SODEXO:

Bloomberg News reported Wednesday that the French food catering company Sodexo has been exploring a possible acquisition of Aramark in the United States.

SOLVAY:

The French union CGT, which represents employees at Solvay’s Salindres facility in Belgium, announced on Wednesday that it had called for a strike the day after Solvay announced its intention to close this facility.

UBISOFT:

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(source: Reuters)