(FILES) This illustrative photograph shows screens displaying the logo of the French company BNP Paribas, listed on the CAC 40, the main stock market index of the Paris Stock Exchange, in Toulouse on March 31, 2026. French banking giant BNP Paribas announced on April 30, 2026 that it had made a record net profit of 3.2 billion in the first quarter, up 9%, driven by operational performance and the successful integration of asset manager Axa IM, acquired in 2025. (Photo by Lionel BONAVENTURE / AFP via Getty Images)