Jan 09 ,2026
Synopsis
European indices are set to open slightly higher with Asian equities trading mostly higher. Strength led by Japan, mainland China and South Korea, all on track for sharp weekly gains.
US equities finished mostly higher in Thursday trading. Breadth was notably positive with equal-weight S&P outperforming the benchmark by more than 110 bp
Markets continue to monitor Venezuela developments and potential repercussions to other regions (Greenland, Ukraine/Russia and Japan/China in the mix as well).
In central banks, SNB preliminary 2025 results at 7:15CET and Czech central bank releases minutes of last MPC meeting. Denmark central bank releases its latest lending survey at 8:00CET. Denmark's Economic Society holds its annual meeting (through Sat), speakers include ECB's Lane 13:45CET and Denmark central bank Krogstrup speech at 12:00, panellist at 14:00. Chancellor Merz will attend the New Year's reception hosted by Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier. Syria's President al-Sharaa hosts EU's von der Leyen and Costa, the two EU leaders visiting Lebanon layer in the day. EU member states reportedly due to vote on EU-Mercosur trade deal
Macroeconomic releases due today include: Germany Nov trade balance, France Nov consumer goods spending, industrial production, Italy Nov retail sales, Eurozone Nov retail sales, Switzerland Dec unemployment rate, consumer confidence - SECO, Norway Dec CPI, PPI, Sweden Nov industrial production, Denmark Nov industrial production, Finland Nov industrial production, Netherlands Nov manufacturing production, Austria Nov industrial production, Greece Nov trade balance, industrial production
In early morning corporate news:
(CLAS.B.SS) Clas Ohlson reports Dec sales +5% to SEK1,676M; +7% organic. (TMV.GR) TeamViewer reports preliminary FY revenue €767M vs FactSet €764.3M. (TECN.SW) Tecan reports preliminary FY revenue CHF882.5M vs FactSet CHF886.7M.
Trading Update:
Nordics: Matas (MATAS.DC), Kid (KID.NO)
UK: J Sainsbury (SBRY.LN), UNITE Group (UTG.LN)
Politics/Macro/World News
Top company news
Earnings/updates
YAR.NO (Yara International) -- to target over $600M in free cash flow expansion from 2024 to 2030 -- CMD
TECN.SW (Tecan Group) -- Tecan reports preliminary FY revenue CHF882.5M vs FactSet CHF886.7M [9 est, CHB868.4-894M]
ENX.FP (Euronext) -- Dec trading activity
TMV.GR (TeamViewer) -- reports preliminary FY revenue €767M vs FactSet €764.3M [15 est, €751-785M]
YPSN.SW (Ypsomed Holding) -- shares Q3 update in new quarterly CEO statement series
TGS.NO (TGS-NOPEC Geophysical Co.) -- operational update: expects multi-client investment to be ~$120M in Q4 2025 vs year-ago $100.4M
BCP.PL (Banco Comercial Portugues) -- informs about estimated provisions against legal risk related to FX mortgage loans portfolio booked by Bank Millennium, S.A. in 4Q 2025
FLOW.NA (Flow Traders) -- publishes the Q4 of 2025 pre-close call script
SIGHT.FP (GenSight Biologics) -- has sufficient net working capital to meet its obligations through Feb-26, then revenues should ensure the company's operational continuity through 2026
M&A
GLEN.LN (Glencore) -- and Rio Tinto reportedly restart merger talks -- FT
GLEN.LN (Glencore) -- confirms preliminary discussions with Rio Tinto regarding possible combination of some or all of their businesses
KEMIRA.FH (Kemira) -- acquires Ohio-based AquaBlue, Inc; deal is valued at under $10M
Carlyle expected to shortly start the sell-off of The Very Group - Sky News
Healthcare
ROG.SW (Roche Holding) -- MediLink Therapeutics (private) announces out-license agreement worth up to $570M (19:00ET)
ANAB (AnaptysBio) -- files motion to dismiss Tesaro's claim of anticipatory breach of contract
ALCLS.FP (Cellectis SA) -- issues 2026 strategy; first interim analysis of Phase 2 BALLI-01 trial expected to complete in Q4
FARN.LN (Faron Pharmaceuticals) -- discloses approval of share subscriptions based on special rights in connection with convertible bond arrangement
Other
TRMD.A.DC (TORM Plc) -- SEC filing: SCHEDULE 13D/A (Filed by Oaktree Capital Group Holdings GP, LLC)
MTX.GR (MTU Aero Engines) -- announces initial conversion price for new convertible bonds is €578.29
REP.SM (Repsol) -- seeking US license to restart exports of Venezuelan crude - Bloomberg
GTT.FP (Gaztransport & Technigaz) -- receives an order from Samsung Heavy Industries for the tank design of two new LNG Carriers
VRLA.FP (Verallia) -- announces that the Italian Competition Authority has decided to close without further action the investigation launched in 2023 concerning several glass manufacturers
SUNN.SW (Sunrise Communications) -- announces focus on simplified company structure and efficient processes
EC's Digital Networks Act will not be harsh on big tech - Reuters
L'Oreal, Kering among companies maintaining Triple A ranking in CDP's 2025 climate disclosure list (8-Jan)
Merger between Teck Resources and Anglo American likely to receive EU antitrust approval - Reuters
Trump administration and Congress reportedly plans this week to overturn Biden era mining ban in northern Minnesota - Reuters
Key rating changes
Upgrades
(NULL) -- Morgan Stanley upgrades AUTO.LN, G24.GR, SMG.SW; downgrades RMV.LN
ANTO.LN (Antofagasta) -- to buy from neutral at Goldman Sachs
BNP.FP (BNP Paribas) -- to overweight from neutral at JPMorgan
NSKOG.NO (Norske Skog) -- to buy from hold at Pareto
OR.FP (L'Oreal) -- to buy from neutral at UBS
Downgrades
CLNX.SM (Cellnex Telecom) -- to neutral from buy at Goldman Sachs
GLE.FP (Societe Generale)-- to reduce from buy at Kepler Cheuvreux
Data
Nikkei +1.57% to 51917.39
Hang Seng +0.26% to 26218.38
Shanghai Composite +0.71% to 4112.13
S&P futures (0.3) vs prior close of 6962.0
€-$ (0.0008) or (0.07%) to 1.1654
$-¥ +0.51 or +0.32% to 157.38
€-¥ +0.50 or +0.27% to 183.40
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