European Movers: UMG (UMG NA) +28.3%, AJ Bell (AJB LN) +6.4%, STMicroelectronics (STMPA FP) +3.2%, Sanofi (SAN FP) +0.3%, ASML (ASML NA) -4.4%

UMG's significant surge of +28.3% is driven by an acquisition bid from Pershing Square, indicating strong interest in the media sector.

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07:15

Samsung Electronics (005930 KS) denies reports of KRW 10tln EUV equipment purchase from ASML (ASML NA)

07:13

EUROPEAN OPEN: PSH LN submits bid for UMG NA; PUIG SM holds US talks with EL on deal; ASML NA wins about 20 EUV tool order from Samsung; Samsung prelim Q1 tops estimates; Trump deadline ahead

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European Movers: UMG (UMG NA) +28.3%, AJ Bell (AJB LN) +6.4%, STMicroelectronics (STMPA FP) +3.2%, Sanofi (SAN FP) +0.3%, ASML (ASML NA) -4.4%

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China raises gas and diesel prices by CNY 420 and CNY 400 respectively from April 7th

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Five friendly countries leaders' and eight intelligence agencies have reached out to Iran seeking to open a path for a ceasefire, Fars News reports

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AJ Bell (AJB LN) initiated with Outperform at Keefe Bruyette

Sanofi (SAN FP) - Co's lunsekimig met primary and key secondary endpoints in phase 2 respiratory studies in asthma and CRSwNP. (Sanofi)

Tech/Chip/Memory names - Samsung Electronics (005930 KS) shares jumped in Korean trade after profit soared on strong AI chip demand and upbeat guidance.

UMG (UMG NA) - Co. has received a bid of EUR 5.05/shr and 0.77 shares from Pershing Square (PSH LN); deal valued at EUR 9.4bln. (UMG)

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The stock's movement reflects positive sentiment around the valuation, while AJ Bell's +6.4% rise, following an 'Outperform' initiation, signals favorability in the banking sector. Conversely, ASML's decline of -4.4% may hint at potential challenges in the semiconductor space amid mixed industry signals.

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