French and Benelux stocks — Factors to watch

October 13 (Reuters) — Below are company-related news and stories from France and Benelux which could have an impact on the region's markets or individual stocks. France/supermarkets/cyberattack: Hackers raised the temperature of refrigerators and freezers at hundreds of French supermarkets to as high as 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit) overnight, causing fires and spoiling food. Totalenergies Se: French energy company TotalEnergies will implement diesel discounts from November 1, 2026 to January 31, 2027, including a saving of around 10 euro cents per litre on diesel at the pump, a discount of €200 per cubic metre on domestic heating oil, and maintaining a price cap of €2.25 per litre for diesel beyond January 2027. Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton Se: Luxury goods group LVMH reported third-quarter sales up 1% organically to €18.50 billion, while its fashion and leather goods division sales fell 5% organically to €8.25 billion, affected by a slowdown in demand in China but benefiting from a buoyant US market. Eramet S.a.: French mining and metallurgy group Eramet confirmed plans for a €500 million capital increase with preferential subscription rights in the fourth quar