>>> Bryan Garnier Makes Changes to Best Shrs; Selects 4Q Top Picks

Makes changes to selection, adds LVMH, Axa, Allianz, Fresenius SE, removes Richemont, Safilo, SCOR, Swiss Re, Bureau Veritas, Sanofi (out Aug. 1), Actelion, Cap Gemini, Pennon, Holcim.

* Adopts more cautious stance on EMs FX exposure and greater exposure to Europe showing signs of stabilization: Accor, Altran, Fresenius SE, Saint Gobain, Veolia, Axa, Allianz

* Says Fed’s unconventional monetary policy becoming more uncertain and although Janet Yellen should preserve Fed’s dovish bias, current QE can’t be maintained forever; calendar everything but certain, another reason to hedge potential impacts with stocks based on self-helped investment cases: Accor, Altran, Fresenius SE, Qiagen, Saint Gobain, Veolia

* Says Growth segment also represented but only by stocks that deserve significant re-rating vs peers and/or that, for very specific reasons, should experience higher organic growth going forward: Adidas, SAP, Sodexo, Qiagen