Le Pen Judgement Day, Samsung Drops after Profit Beat | The Opening Trade 7/7/2026
The outcome of Marine Le Pen’s appeal of her conviction for embezzling public funds could shape French and European politics for years. The decision due
The outcome of Marine Le Pen’s appeal of her conviction for embezzling public funds could shape French and European politics for years. The decision due today from the three-judge appellate panel will determine not only whether the 57-year-old three-time presidential candidate gets another shot at the Élysée, but whether Jordan Bardella, her 30-year-old protégé, becomes the Rally’s face in what polls suggest could be the far-right party’s best opportunity yet to win power. The chip sector came under more pressure, with Samsung Electronics, whose shares have more than doubled this year, plunging as much as 10% despite reporting a 19-fold jump in profit.
Chipmaker SK Hynix Inc. slid 6%, pushing Korea’s Kospi Index down 5.2%. Earlier, an 8% slump in the benchmark had triggered a temporary trading halt. The Opening Trade has everything you need to know as markets open across Europe. With analysis you won't find anywhere else, we break down the biggest stories of the day and speak to top guests who have skin in the game. Hosted by Anna Edwards and Guy Johnson. Chapters 00:02:20 - Stocks Reaction Post-Samsung Earnings 00:04:27 - Oil Price Climbs 00:05:51 - Trump Heads to NATO Summit in Turkey 00:09:23 - Le Pen's French Presidency Bid at Stake 00:14:19 - Samsung Stock 00:20:39 - USA Out of World Cup After Belgium Loss 00:21:49 - London Record Summer Heat 00:22:56 - Why Can't Europe Cope With the Heat?
00:25:50 - Brent Crude Levels, Gas Prices Rise 00:36:51 - NATO, Trump Tensions Over Iran War 00:47:38 - Stocks to Watch: Shell, Tech, Defense 00:51:36 - ASML Stock Sinks 01:04:59 - Samsung Profits Failt to Impress Investors 01:16:56 - Expeditions Co-Founder Mikolaj Firlej 01:23:32 - French Court to Rule on Le Pen Election Ban 01:30:33 - French Elections 01:33:22 - French Bond Spreads Widening More on Bloomberg Television and Markets Like this video? Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss any videos from Bloomberg Markets & Finance Visit for business news & analysis, up-to-the-minute market data, features, profiles and more.
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