{"id":55653,"date":"2025-11-06T07:38:21","date_gmt":"2025-11-06T11:38:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/eu-eyes-formal-probe-into-shein-amid-french-pressure-deutsche-boerse-under-antitrust-scrutiny-dupont-beats-q3-estimates-but-issues-cautious-q4-outlook\/55653\/"},"modified":"2025-11-06T07:38:21","modified_gmt":"2025-11-06T11:38:21","slug":"eu-eyes-formal-probe-into-shein-amid-french-pressure-deutsche-boerse-under-antitrust-scrutiny-dupont-beats-q3-estimates-but-issues-cautious-q4-outlook","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/eu-eyes-formal-probe-into-shein-amid-french-pressure-deutsche-boerse-under-antitrust-scrutiny-dupont-beats-q3-estimates-but-issues-cautious-q4-outlook\/55653\/","title":{"rendered":"EU Eyes Formal Probe into Shein Amid French Pressure, Deutsche Boerse Under Antitrust Scrutiny, DuPont Beats Q3 Estimates but Issues Cautious Q4 Outlook"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>European Commission<\/strong> is considering a formal investigation into online retailer <strong>Shein<\/strong> following intense pressure from French authorities over the alleged sale of &quot;child-like&quot; sex dolls and banned weapons, a move that could lead to significant fines under the Digital Services Act.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Deutsche Boerse<\/strong> (<a href=\"\/stock\/DB1\">DB1<\/a>) is facing an <strong>antitrust investigation<\/strong> by the European Commission over potential violations related to financial derivatives, though the company emphasizes that the formal opening is a procedural step that does not prejudge the outcome.<\/li>\n<li><strong>DuPont<\/strong> (<a href=\"\/stock\/DD\">DD<\/a>) reported stronger-than-expected <strong>Q3 2025 earnings<\/strong>, with <strong>sales of $3.07 billion<\/strong> and <strong>adjusted EPS of $1.09<\/strong>, surpassing analyst estimates.<\/li>\n<li>Despite the Q3 beat, <strong>DuPont<\/strong> (<a href=\"\/stock\/DD\">DD<\/a>) issued a cautious <strong>Q4 outlook<\/strong>, projecting net sales of approximately <strong>$1.69 billion<\/strong> and adjusted EPS of about <strong>$0.43<\/strong>, both slightly below analyst expectations, while also announcing a <strong>$2 billion share repurchase authorization<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The European Commission is poised to assess potential next steps regarding Chinese online fast-fashion retailer <strong>Shein<\/strong>, following increased pressure from French authorities. A European Commission spokesperson confirmed receipt of a letter from France urging a formal investigation into Shein over the alleged sale of &quot;child-like&quot; sex dolls and banned weapons on its platform. The spokesperson indicated that the body will evaluate the situation and decide on further action.<\/p>\n<p>The EU&#39;s executive arm is &quot;in close touch with our French counterparts&quot; on the ongoing French investigation into Shein, taking the matter &quot;very seriously,&quot; according to the Commission&#39;s digital spokesperson, Thomas Regnier. France&#39;s Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot asserted that <strong>Shein<\/strong> is &quot;clearly&quot; in breach of European rules and urged the Commission to act &quot;without delay.&quot; As a &quot;Very Large Online Platform&quot; (VLOP) under the EU&#39;s Digital Services Act (DSA), <strong>Shein<\/strong> could face substantial fines, potentially up to <strong>6% of its global annual turnover<\/strong>, for confirmed breaches. <strong>Shein<\/strong> has attributed the listings to third-party vendors, stating it has suspended its adult-product category globally and initiated an internal review of its moderation systems.<\/p>\n<p>Separately, <strong>Deutsche Boerse<\/strong> (<a href=\"\/stock\/DB1\">DB1<\/a>) has confirmed that the European Commission is conducting unannounced antitrust inspections at its premises. The investigation targets potential violations of EU antitrust rules concerning financial derivatives, specifically prohibiting restrictive business practices such as undercutting fees or price dumping. <strong>Deutsche Boerse<\/strong> (<a href=\"\/stock\/DB1\">DB1<\/a>) stated that the formal opening of an investigation is a procedural step and &quot;does not prejudge the outcome of the investigation.&quot; The company has pledged full cooperation with the Commission.<\/p>\n<p>In corporate earnings news, <strong>DuPont<\/strong> (<a href=\"\/stock\/DD\">DD<\/a>) reported a robust <strong>third quarter for 2025<\/strong>, surpassing analyst expectations across key metrics. The company announced <strong>sales of $3.07 billion<\/strong>, exceeding the estimated <strong>$2.90 billion<\/strong>. <strong>Adjusted earnings per share (EPS)<\/strong> came in at <strong>$1.09<\/strong>, higher than the <strong>$1.06<\/strong> analysts had projected. Operating EBITDA also beat forecasts, reaching <strong>$840 million<\/strong> against an estimated <strong>$839.7 million<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Looking ahead, <strong>DuPont<\/strong> (<a href=\"\/stock\/DD\">DD<\/a>) provided a more conservative outlook for the <strong>fourth quarter<\/strong>. The company anticipates <strong>net sales of approximately $1.69 billion<\/strong>, slightly below the estimated <strong>$1.72 billion<\/strong>. Similarly, the <strong>Q4 adjusted EPS outlook<\/strong> is set at about <strong>$0.43<\/strong>, falling short of the <strong>$0.45<\/strong> analyst consensus. Alongside its earnings report, <strong>DuPont<\/strong> (<a href=\"\/stock\/DD\">DD<\/a>) also announced a new <strong>$2 billion share repurchase authorization<\/strong>, signaling confidence in its long-term value despite the cautious short-term forecast.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Key Takeaways The European Commission is considering a formal investigation into online retailer Shein following intense pressure from French authorities 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