European Movers: Plus500 (PLUS LN) +1.8%, Hapag-Lloyd (HLAG GY) +0.4%, Galderma (GALD SW) -1.4%, HelloFresh (HFG GY) -3.0%, Norsk Hydro (NHY NO) -3.1%, Ratos (RATOB SS) -7.8%

Hapag-Lloyd is signaling a strategic move by pursuing an acquisition of Zim Integrated Shipping Services, which could enhance its market position and operational capabilities.

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European Movers: Plus500 (PLUS LN) +1.8%, Hapag-Lloyd (HLAG GY) +0.4%, Galderma (GALD SW) -1.4%, HelloFresh (HFG GY) -3.0%, Norsk Hydro (NHY NO) -3.1%, Ratos (RATOB SS) -7.8%

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Swiss Prelim. GDP QQ (Q4) 0.2% vs exp 0.3% (prev. -0.5%)

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  • Hapag-Lloyd (HLAG GY) - Co. is seeking to acquire an Israeli competitor. The management board confirmed negotiations regarding the potential acquisition of all shares in Zim Integrated Shipping Services Limited. (WSJ)
  • Plus500 (PLUS LN) - Co. announced a GBP 100mln share buyback programme. (Plus500)
  • Galderma (GALD SW) - Co. announced the appointment of Luigi La Corte as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective from May 1, 2026. (Galderma)
  • HelloFresh (HFG GY) downgraded to Hold from Buy at Kepler Cheuvreux
  • Norsk Hydro (NHY NO) downgraded to Sector Perform from Outperform at Pareto
  • Ratos (RATOB SS) - Q4 2025 (SEK): 4.6bln (prev. 4.7bln Y/Y), EPS -5.32 (prev. 0.71 Y/Y), Adj. 346mln (prev. 220mln Y/Y); CEO adds that the Co. ended the year with a cautiously optimistic outlook, supported by satisfactory underlying earnings despite an overall cautious market.”. (Ratos)    
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Plus500's announcement of a significant share buyback might indicate confidence in its valuation, which could provide support for its stock in the current environment. Conversely, downgrades for Galderma, Norsk Hydro, and Ratos suggest potential headwinds ahead, with Ratos particularly facing a notable EPS decline, indicating challenges in the market that traders may want to monitor closely.

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