European Movers: Publicis (PUB FP) +3.4%, bp (BP/ LN) +1.8%, Shell (SHEL LN) +1.0%, Anglo American (AAL LN) -1.4%, Novartis (NOVN SW) -0.4%

In the latest European market activity, Publicis (PUB FP) is gaining on confirmed guidance increases for 2027 and 2028, signaling confidence in future growth, alongside their strategic acquisition of LiveRamp.

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07:13

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara says they are watching market moves with a high sense of urgency, including long-term rates. No comment on FX intervention.

07:10

EUROPEAN OPEN: PUB FP to buy RAMP in USD 2.2bln deal; AAL LN to sell its steelmaking coal business for up to USD 3.88bln; RYA ID confirms guidance; Elliott builds large stake in SRT GY; Tata Electronics & ASML NA sign MoU

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European Movers: Publicis (PUB FP) +3.4%, bp (BP/ LN) +1.8%, Shell (SHEL LN) +1.0%, Anglo American (AAL LN) -1.4%, Novartis (NOVN SW) -0.4%

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Swiss GDP Growth Rate QoQ Flash (Q1) Q/Q 0.5% (Prev. 0.2%)

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China State Council says will leverage national venture capital guidance fund to increase support for entrepreneurship in tech innovation

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AAL LN - Agrees sale of steelmaking coal business for up to USD 3.875bln in cash; will use the cash proceeds to reduce net debt.

PUB FP - Confirms 2026, raises 2027 and 2028 guidance; announces the acquisition of LiveRamp.

BP - Reportedly planning to dismantle its pipeline gas trading team and lay off 20 people.

SHEL LN - XRG and EIG are frontrunners for the Co.'s 16.67% stake in the North West Shelf LNG project.

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Conversely, Anglo American (AAL LN) is under pressure despite agreeing to a significant asset sale aimed at debt reduction, indicating market skepticism about future performance. BP's reported layoffs suggest operational streamlining, which might impact their capacity and revenues in the gas trading segment, while Shell (SHEL LN) remains in focus due to potential divestment of part of its LNG stake, highlighting ongoing reallocations in energy assets.

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