Back to Daily DR Market Summary

StreetAccount Summary - Europe Pre-Open: Futures: FTSE (1.01%), DAX (0.95%), CAC (0.76%)

Apr 16 ,2024

  • Synopsis

    • European equity markets set to open lower amidst Asian equities sharply lower Tuesday. Risk aversion attributed to latest ramp in Middle East tensions while disappointing China data adding to bearish sentiment. Losses intensifying in China, Japan, Korea, Australia and Taiwan. S&P 500 futures extending declines afterhours.

    • Middle East tensions continue to weigh on risk sentiment as initial optimism for a de-escalation gives way to fears over full-blown conflict after Israel vowed to respond forcefully. US and allies working to prevent escalation and expressed opposition to retaliatory strike, though question now more a matter of when than if Israel will retaliate. Iran also threatened to respond "within seconds" to any strike. However, headlines remain fluid with Israel also saying it is not looking to spark all-out war.

    • On today's agenda, In the UK, MPs questions on Energy Security and Net Zero kicks off the day's business that also sees Tobacco and Vapes Bill continuing its passage. Committee topics include appointment of Clare Lombardelli as new Deputy Governor of BOE (10:15BST). All of the Lords seven amendments to the Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill were rejected by MPs, bill now returns to House of Lords. EU's Vestager participates in an Interview at 9:05CET at POLITICO Live's Tech & AI Summit. EU's Simson speech at the 9th Just Transition Platform conf. EU's Sinkevi�?ius participates in the 9th 'Our Ocean' conf (Mon thru Wed)

    • In central banks, Bank of Finland's Rehn press conf at 10:00CET on the euro area's economic outlook and monetary policy. Bundesbank's Nagel panellist at 16:30CET at event organised by Massachusetts Institute of Technology and speech at 22:00 at event at Harvard Univ. BOE's Bailey live interview at 18:00BST on IMF today. IMF world economic outlook press conf at 14:00BST. Bank of France's Villeroy speaks at 17:00CET at The Economic Club of NY, webinar starts at 17:30. Central Bank of Croatia's Vuj�?ić speaks at Annual Conf on EU-US Competitiveness in Honor of Donald Blinken ~19:00BST

    • Macro data release include Germany Apr ZEW survey, UK Mar claimant count change, Feb unemployment rate, Italy Mar final CPI, Feb trade balance, Eurozone Feb trade balance

    • In Corporate news, Ericsson (ERIC.B.SS) reports Q1 adj EBITA SEK 5.10B vs consensus SEK3.35B; expects sales to stabilize during H2. Sika Group (SIKA.SW) issued its Q1 revenue of CHF2.65B vs FactSet CHF2.68B. In The Netherlands, B&S Group (BSGR.NA) reported FY earnings and proposed a dividend of €0.16/share vs year-ago €0.12/share. Note LVMH (MC.FP) due to report after the market close. Beiersdorf (BEI.GR) also reporting today.

    • In M&A, Reuters reported that Eni (ENI.IM) is said to be weighing sale of minority interests in units by the end of the year to raise ~€1.3B. In France, Bloomberg reported that Final bidders for Alstom's (ALO.FP) signaling subsidiary include Wabtec (WAB), Siemens (SIE.GR), and Fortress Investment Group with the unit is being valued at ~$600M.

  • Politics/Macro/World News

    • Israel Vows Response to Iran as US and Allies Urge Restraint - Bloomberg

    • Scholz Says He'll Raise Trade Rules, Ukraine in Xi Talks - Bloomberg

    • EU leaders set to revive capital markets union plan in search for defence funding - FT

    • Europe restarts magnesium mining to counter reliance on China - FT

  • Top company news

    • Earnings/updates

      • DACHs

        • CICN.SW (Cicor Technologies) -- achieves Q1 sales +11.8% to CHF107.3M vs year-ago CHF96.0M

        • SIKA.SW (Sika Group) -- reports Q1 revenue CHF2.65B vs FactSet CHF2.68B

        • PSM.GR (ProSiebenSat.1 Media) -- reports preliminary Q1 adjusted net income €8M vs year-ago (€15M)

        • DOCM.SW (DocMorris) -- reports Q1 revenue CHF245.9M vs FactSet CHF242.7M; reaffirms FY guidance

        • DRW3.GR (Drägerwerk) -- reports preliminary EBIT of around €15M

        • NDX1.GR (Nordex Group) -- reports Q1 order intake 2.1 GW

        • PSG.GR (PharmaSGP Holding) -- reports FY revenue €101.1M vs FactSet €98.4M

      • Nordics

        • SEDANA.SS (Sedana Medical) -- guides FY24 revenue adjusted for currency +14-18% y/y vs FactSet +19.6% in Annual Report

        • TFBANK.SS (TF Bank) -- reports Q1 EPS SEK5.04 vs FactSet SEK4.72

        • ERIC.B.SS (Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson) -- reports Q1 adj EBITA SEK 5.10B vs consensus SEK3.35B; expects sales to stabilize during H2

        • MGN.NO (Magnora) -- reports Q1 EPS (NOK0.02) vs year-ago NOK0.22

        • HMS.SS (HMS Networks) -- reports Q1 EPS SEK2.35 ex-items vs FactSet SEK1.73

      • Benelux

        • BSGR.NA (B&S Group) -- reports FY net income attributable €33.8M vs FactSet €30.8M

    • M&A

      • PSM.GR (ProSiebenSat.1 Media) -- MFE-MediaForEurope held talks in recent months with banks ready to fund potential bid for ProSiebenSat.1 Media - Reuters

      • ENI.IM (Eni) -- said to be weighing sale of minority interests in units by the end of the year to raise ~€1.3B -- Reuters

      • ALO.FP (Alstom) -- Final bidders for Alstom's signaling subsidiary include Wabtec, Siemens, and Fortress Investment Group - Bloomberg (earlier)

      • FRVIA.FP (Forvia) -- announces agreement to transfer its 100%-owned subsidiary Hug Engineering to the Belgian OGEPAR Group for an enterprise value of c. €55M

      • WG.LN (John Wood Group) -- holder Sparta Capital Management reportedly seeking sale or US listing -- Sky News

      • SPSN.SW (Swiss Prime Site) -- completes acquisition of real estate asset manager Fundamenta Group

      • MN.IM (Arnoldo Mondadori Editore) -- signs contract for acquisition of 100% of Chelsea Green Publishing for $5M in cash

      • TEF.SM (Telefonica) -- Spain's SEPI raises stake in Telefonica to 5% - El Confidencial (post-EU close 15-Apr)

    • Healthcare

      • NOVN.SW (Novartis) -- FDA approves Entresto Sprinkle sNDA; new formulation for pediatric patients

      • NOVN.SW (Novartis) -- presents results from pre-specified interim analysis of Phase III APPLAUSE-IgAN study of Fabhalta

      • MVIR.SS (Medivir) -- FDA grants orphan drug designation to Medivir drug candidate for Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease (LCPD)

    • Other

      • TRN.IM (TERNA Rete Elettrica Nazionale) -- agrees an increase to €2.255B the total amount of the ESG-linked revolving credit facility (post EU close 15-Apr)

      • Air New Zealand, Neste sign agreement for nine million litres of neat Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel (15-Apr, post-NZ close)

  • Key rating changes

    • Upgrades

      • ADM.LN (Admiral Group) -- to outperform from sector perform at RBC Capital Markets

      • AZN.LN (AstraZeneca) -- to hold from sell at Deutsche Bank

      • ENC.SM (ENCE Energia y Celulosa) -- to hold from sell at Bestinver Securities

      • NVG.PL (The Navigator Co.) -- to buy from sell at Bestinver Securities

      • TIGO.SS (Millicom International Cellular) -- Millicom International Cellular short-term recommendation upgraded to buy from hold at Handelsbanken

      • WIHL.SS (Wihlborgs Fastigheter) -- to buy from hold at DnB Markets

      • SVS.LN (Savills) -- to buy from hold at HSBC

      • BARN.SW (Barry Callebaut) -- to buy from hold at Stifel

      • EUROB.GA (Eurobank Ergasias Services & Holdings) -- to buy from neutral at Goldman Sachs

    • Downgrades

      • MT.NA (ArcelorMittal) -- to hold from buy at Deutsche Bank

      • LOGN.SW (Logitech International) -- to sell from hold at Deutsche Bank

      • SAAB.B.SS (Saab) -- to hold from buy at Carnegie Securities

      • EQT.SS (EQT AB) -- to underperform from neutral at Autonomous Research

      • BRG.NO (Borregaard) -- Borregaard long-term recommendation downgraded to market perform from outperform at Handelsbanken

      • ALPHA.GA (Alpha Services & Holdings) -- to neutral from buy at Goldman Sachs

      • SSAB.A.SS (SSAB) -- to neutral from overweight at JPMorgan

      • VOE.AV (Voestalpine) -- to underweight from neutral at JPMorgan

      • ACX.SM (Acerinox) -- to underweight from overweight at JPMorgan

    • Initiations

      • R3NK.GR (Renk Group) -- neutral at JPMorgan

    • Other Actions

      • AD.NA (Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize) -- resumed market perform at Bernstein

      • UHR.SW (Swatch Group) -- assumed equal-weight at Morgan Stanley; prior rating was equal-weight

  • Data

    • Nikkei (1.71%) to 38561.95

    • Hang Seng (1.57%) to 16339.04

    • Shanghai Composite (0.62%) to 3038.46

    • S&P futures (4.8) vs prior close of 5104.0

    • €-$ (0.0008) or (0.08%) to 1.0619

    • $-¥ +0.06 or +0.04% to 154.33

    • €-¥ (0.02) or (0.01%) to 163.88

This information and data is provided for general informational purposes only. The Bank of New York Mellon and our information suppliers do not warrant or guarantee the accuracy, timeliness or completeness of this information or data. We provide no advice nor recommendation or endorsement with respect to any company or securities. We do not undertake any obligation to update or amend this information or data. Nothing herein shall be deemed to constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy securities.
Please refer to "Terms Of Use".

DEPOSITARY RECEIPTS:
NOT FDIC, STATE OR FEDERAL AGENCY INSURED
MAY LOSE VALUE
NO BANK, STATE OR FEDERAL AGENCY GUARANTEE