European Movers: Adidas (ADS GY) +7.5%, UBS (UBSG SW) +5.7%, Nexi (NEXI IM) +5.3%, Haleon (HLN LN) +3.0%, Airbus (AIR FP) +2.5%, Mercedes-Benz Group (MBG GY) +1.5%, Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY LN) +0.7%, Deutsche Bank (DBK GY) -4.0%

Today's upward movers in European equities, including Adidas and UBS, are primarily driven by strong earnings reports and raised guidance, indicating robust operational momentum.

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07:12

LG Electronics (066570 KS) expects Q2 pressure from oil price fluctuations, raw material costs, and supply chain disruptions amid geopolitical risks, including Middle East conflict

07:12

EUROPEAN OPEN: KNEBV FH to buy TK Elevator for EUR 29.4bln; RI FP and BF.B end merger talks; AZN LN Q1 profit beats on cancer demand; MBG GY confirms guidance after Q1 EBIT beat; UBSG SW profit tops expectations; ADS GY operating profit beat

07:06

European Movers: Adidas (ADS GY) +7.5%, UBS (UBSG SW) +5.7%, Nexi (NEXI IM) +5.3%, Haleon (HLN LN) +3.0%, Airbus (AIR FP) +2.5%, Mercedes-Benz Group (MBG GY) +1.5%, Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY LN) +0.7%, Deutsche Bank (DBK GY) -4.0%

07:01

Spanish HICP Flash (Apr): 3.5% Y/Y (prev. 3.4%); Core 3.1% Y/Y (prev. 2.8%); M/M 0.7% (prev. 1.7%)

07:00

EU announces that Meta (META) has been found to be in preliminary violation of the DSA, for failing to diligently identify, assess and mitigate the risks of minors under 13 years old accessing their services.

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ADS GY: Strong Q1, raised guidance
UBSG SW: NII, Top and bottom line beat, share buyback
NEXI IM: CVC reportedly weighs EUR 9bln bid for Nexi
HLN LN: Q1 Trading Update, affirms outlook.

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Conversely, Deutsche Bank's decline highlights potential market concerns or disappointments that could reflect broader sentiment shifts in the banking sector. This divergence suggests a mixed outlook across sectors, which could impact investor positioning and sector rotations.

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