Stock Movers Soceiete Generale Boosted, TotalEnergies Up, WPP Rises
Nov 17, 2025
Société Générale surprises investors with a €1 billion share buyback, boosting its stock price. Meanwhile, TotalEnergies is making waves by acquiring a 50% stake in western European power assets for €5.1 billion. WPP sees its shares soar as rumors of a potential takeover by Havas circulate, highlighting the fierce competition in the advertising world. Join the discussion for insights and analysis on these market movers!
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Buyback Signals Shareholder Reward
- Société Générale announced a €1 billion buyback starting November 17, signaling renewed shareholder returns.
- The move followed strong capital buffers and helped lift shares that have doubled this year.
TotalEnergies Expands Into Power
- TotalEnergies will buy a 50% stake in western European power assets from EPH for about €5.1 billion.
- The deal includes power plants and batteries across countries and gives EPH a 4.1% stake in Total.
Deal Lowers CAPEX Guidance
- Total said the transaction lets it lower annual CAPEX guidance by $1 billion, which tempered share gains.
- The move reflects a strategic shift toward electricity as rivals rely more on fossil-fuel sales.