Stock Movers BNP Jumps, Rheinmetall Drops, Maersk Down
Feb 5, 2026
Chloe Millet, Bloomberg reporter who covers markets and company reporting, outlines recent moves at BNP Paribas, Rheinmetall and Maersk. She highlights BNP’s profit beat and raised targets. She discusses Rheinmetall’s cautious 2026 outlook and analyst reactions. She explains Maersk’s job cuts and cost-focus amid weaker freight rates.
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BNP Raises Targets Despite Litigation
- BNP Paribas beat expectations and raised midterm profitability targets, shifting investor focus to its improving fundamentals.
- The bank is appealing a US court ruling over Sudan-related litigation that could still pose large unknown costs.
CEO Raises Ambitions To Calm Investors
- BNP's CEO has lifted ambitions twice recently to reassure investors amid potential multi-billion dollar settlements from Sudan litigation.
- Investors focused on strong results and a French business revamp rather than the unresolved legal risk.
Rheinmetall Moderates Growth Outlook
- Rheinmetall's pre-close analyst call implied 2026 guidance may be below consensus, tempering expected earnings growth.
- Messaging on orders and cash flow was reassuring, but moderated earnings expectations weighed on the stock.