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.
BoJ Governor Ueda says he will not comment on details of talks with PM Takaichi, however he does note that PM Takaichi did not have a specific policy request
EUROPEAN OPEN: VOW3 GY plans cost cuts; HLAG GY in talks for Zim Integrated Shipping; Sinochem mulls convertible to temporarily reduce PIRC IM stake; ROG SW positive Phase III results for Gazyva/Gazyvaro; Soros slashes FLTR LN stake
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%
Telegraph opinion piece says UK PM "Starmer will surely sacrifice Reeves next – and that might precipitate a bond crisis", written by Ken Costa
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)
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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