Peugeot and LVMH Among Potential Winners From Iran’s Opening Up

In the aftermath of Iran’s historic nuclear deal with world powers, investors are starting to place bets on which companies look best-set to profit from an end to sanctions.

While big oil and gas producers such as BP Plc, Royal Dutch Shell Plc and Total SA have been exploring ways to take advantage of a breakthrough with the energy-rich state, access to Iran’s 80-million strong population should also be a boon to companies selling consumer goods from food and cigarettes to cars and luxury handbags.