>>> Up
* ABB Raised to Buy at Kepler Cheuvreux (+)
* Anglo American PT Raised to 4,000 pence at UBS (+)
* Burberry Raised to Overweight at Barclays; PT 1,450 pence
* CoreWeave Raised to Buy at Deutsche Bank; PT $140 (+)
* Credit Agricole Raised to Outperform at Oddo BHF; PT 20 euros
* Demant Slips After BofA Cuts PT to Street-Low on 2026 Outlook (+)
* Elia Group Raised to Accumulate at KBC Securities; PT 135 euros
* Eurobank Raised to Outperform at Mediobanca SpA; PT 4.70 euros
* Fugro Raised to Outperform at Oddo BHF; PT 13 euros (+)
* Hexatronic Raised to Buy at ABG; PT 30 kronor
* Quilter Raised to Buy at BofA (+)
* Redeia Raised to Buy at Bestinver; PT 16.50 euros
* Redeia Raised to Buy at Bestinver; PT 16.50 euros
* St James's Place Raised to Buy at BofA (+)
* Sampo Raised to Accumulate at Inderes; PT 10 euros
* TotalEnergies Cut to Reduce at Kepler Cheuvreux (+)
>>> Down
>>> Down
* Aker BP Cut to Sell at Norne Securities; PT 270 kroner
* Alstom Cut to Reduce at Kepler Cheuvreux (+)
* Atrium Ljungberg Cut to Hold at Kepler Cheuvreux (+)
* Austevoll Seafood Cut to Hold at Arctic Securities; PT 98 kroner
* Austevoll Seafood Cut to Hold at Arctic Securities; PT 98 kroner
* BASF PT Cut to 36 euros from 40 euros at JPMorgan
* Computacenter Cut to Neutral at Cantor; PT 3,500 pence
* Emerson Electric Cut to Market Perform at Oppenheimer
* Eramet Cut to Reduce at Portzamparc; PT 58 euros (+)
* Fnac Darty Cut to Hold at Kepler Cheuvreux (+)
* Klarabo Sverige Cut to Hold at Handelsbanken; PT 17 kronor '+)
* Knorr-Bremse Cut to Hold at DZ Bank; PT 102 euros (+)
* Mobileye Cut to Neutral at Arete; PT $15.70 (+)
* Nordea Bank Cut to Underperform at Mediobanca SpA
* P&G Cut to Hold at TD Cowen (+)
* Serco Cut to Add at Peel Hunt; PT 329 pence
* Siemens Cut to Reduce at Kepler Cheuvreux; PT 230 euros
* Stolt-Nielsen Cut to Hold at ABG; PT 356 kroner
* Jyske Cut to Hold at ABG; PT 940 kroner
>>> Initiation
>>> Initiation
* ABN Amro GDRs Reinstated Buy at Jefferies; PT 38 euros (+)
* AstraZeneca Rated New Buy at Citi; PT 17,000 pence
* Fielmann Reinstated Buy at Berenberg; PT 56 euros
* Fjord Defence Group ASA Reinstated Buy at Pareto Securities
* GSK Rated New Neutral at Citi; PT 1,900 pence
* ING Reinstated Hold at Jefferies; PT 27 euros (+)
* ING Reinstated Hold at Jefferies; PT 27 euros (+)
* Novartis Rated New Buy at Citi; PT 133 Swiss francs
* Novo Rated New Neutral at Citi; PT 400 kroner
* Roche Rated New Buy at Citi; PT 400 Swiss francs
* Sanofi Reinstated Neutral at Citi; PT 85 euros
>>> Call
>>> Call
* Aker BP Shares Fall After Danske Bank Cuts to Sell on Oil Prices (+)
* Glencore Tops Survey of European Targets as M&A Catches Fire (+)
* Amplifon Shares Drop After Kepler Cuts PT on Growth Challenges (+)
* AstraZeneca, Novartis are Citi’s Top European Big Pharma Picks
* AstraZeneca, Novartis are Citi’s Top European Big Pharma Picks
* BASF PT Cut to Street Low as JPMorgan Downgrades Outlook Again (+)
* Burberry Raised to Overweight at Barclays on Turnaround Story (+)
* Comet Gains as ZKB Says Market Underprices Upswing From Chips (+)
* Credit Agricole Shares Rise as Oddo Upgrades to Outperform (+)
* Eramet Falls as Portzamparc Cuts Rating After Recent Rally (+)
* Fielmann Rated New Buy at Berenberg on International Expansion (+)
* Goldman’s Risk Appetite Indicator Hits the Highest Since 2021 (+)
* JPMorgan Places Legrand on Positive Catalyst Watch (+)
* Siegfried Shares Gain as Vontobel Says New Sites Are ‘Good Fit’ (+)
* Spirax Gains as Barclays Lifts PT, Says Downgrade Cycle is Over (+)
An outbreak of the highly fatal Nipah virus in India’s eastern state of West Bengal has sparked widespread attention and public concern in China ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday when millions will travel.
While the virus has infected at least five people in West Bengal, including one in critical condition, Chinese health experts say it is difficult to transmit and less likely to cause an outbreak in China.
With a fatality rate of up to 75 per cent and no effective treatment or vaccines available, the virus has triggered unease in China, with related topics trending on the country’s social media platforms on Monday.
LVMH: The Disrupted Timing of Antoine Arnault's Appointment to the Executive Committee
The announcement of Antoine Arnault's entry into LVMH's executive committee, initially scheduled for early January, has been postponed by one month. This decision is part of a broader restructuring of the group's governance, allowing Bernard Arnault to validate his eldest son's role as moderator among his siblings, while avoiding the creation of new family tensions.
A Carefully Orchestrated Transition
Antoine Arnault's nomination to the executive committee was to be formalized in early January, as we reported in our Glitz newsletter on December 9. However, the press release was postponed to a later date, coinciding with the annual results published this Tuesday, January 27. The entry into the operational control tower of the group by the eldest Arnault son, currently director of image and environment for the family empire, will now occur more gradually.
This promotion will be diluted within a larger organizational reshuffle including three or four other internal movements within the luxury group. Among these nominations is that of Véronique Courtois, current CEO of Parfums Christian Dior, to head the beauty division, as well as the transfer of Stéphane Rinderknech, who had held this position for three years, to other functions.
Family Diplomacy
These precautions reflect the diplomatic puzzle that Bernard Arnault has faced for four years, each time he considers promoting one of his children. Even though it's easier to justify placing his daughter Delphine Arnault at the head of Christian Dior Couture in late 2022, Antoine Arnault's arrival at the executive committee does not delight the three other children of pianist Hélène Mercier, Bernard Arnault's second wife.
Frédéric Arnault, CEO of Loro Piana, and Alexandre Arnault, deputy CEO of Moët Hennessy, are indirectly questioning their father about this sudden appointment, given that their own responsibilities haven't evolved. The youngest, Jean Arnault, CEO of Louis Vuitton's watch division, has leveraged his position to request a seat on the board of directors. He is the only one of the five children not to sit on it, with his father citing his young age (28 years). A sign of the internal atmosphere: Antoine Arnault even suspects his brothers of being behind the leaks revealing his future nomination in order to better torpedo it.
No Designated Successor
Currently, none of these heirs can claim a strong track record. At 50, Delphine Arnault is criticized for her management and results at Dior. Alexandre Arnault (33) is struggling to revive Moët Hennessy in the footsteps of Jean-Jacques Guiony. His younger brother Frédéric Arnault (30) is still trying to defend his modest record at Tag Heuer, rather than focusing on Loro Piana's strong performance before his arrival.
Antoine Arnault (48) hasn't exactly shined at the head of Berluti for eleven years either. The group had nevertheless developed the shoe brand through millions in investment, financing the expansion of its store network. The younger son's mission for the past six years, serving LVMH's image and CSR, is appreciated by Bernard Arnault, particularly his role as unifier established before receiving the Legion of Honor in December, and illustrated by the acquisition of Paris FC football club to bring the brothers closer together. Two good reasons, in the patriarch's eyes, to involve him more closely in the group's operational strategy in the coming days.
Key Points:
- The strategic postponement avoids family tensions
- Four other internal appointments will accompany Antoine's
- None of the five children distinguishes themselves with exceptional results
- Bernard Arnault has pushed back the age limit for his CEO position to 85
- Succession remains a sensitive subject within the Arnault dynasty
LVMH: Le timing contrarié de la nomination d'Antoine Arnault au comex
L'annonce de l'entrée d'Antoine Arnault au comité exécutif de LVMH, initialement prévue pour début janvier, a été repoussée d'un mois. Cette décision s'inscrit dans une restructuration plus large de la gouvernance du groupe, permettant à Bernard Arnault de valider le rôle de modérateur de son fils aîné vis-à-vis de ses frères et sœurs, tout en évitant de créer de nouvelles tensions familiales.
Un contexte de transition soigneusement orchestré
La nomination d'Antoine Arnault au comité exécutif devait être officialisée début janvier, comme nous l'avions rapporté dans notre lettre Glitz du 9 décembre. Cependant, le communiqué de presse a été reporté à une date ultérieure, avec les résultats annuels publiés ce mardi 27 janvier. L'entrée dans la tour de contrôle opérationnelle du groupe de l'aîné des garçons Arnault, actuel directeur de l'image et de l'environnement de l'empire familial, se fera désormais de manière plus progressive.
Cette promotion sera diluée dans un remaniement organisationnel plus large incluant trois ou quatre autres mouvements internes au sein du groupe de luxe. Parmi ces nominations figurent celle de Véronique Courtois, actuelle directrice générale de Parfums Christian Dior, à la direction de la branche beauté, ainsi que le transfert de Stéphane Rinderknech, qui occupait ce poste depuis trois ans, vers d'autres fonctions.
Diplomatie familiale
Ces précautions reflètent le casse-tête diplomatique familial auquel Bernard Arnault est confronté depuis quatre ans, chaque fois qu'il envisage de promouvoir l'un de ses enfants. Même s'il est plus facile de justifier le placement de sa fille Delphine Arnault à la direction de Christian Dior Couture fin 2022, l'arrivée d'Antoine Arnault au comex ne réjouit pas les trois autres enfants de la pianiste Hélène Mercier, seconde épouse de Bernard Arnault.
Frédéric Arnault, directeur général de Loro Piana, et Alexandre Arnault, directeur général délégué de Moët Hennessy, questionnent indirectement leur père sur cette intronisation soudaine, alors que leurs propres attributions n'ont pas évolué. Le benjamin Jean Arnault, directeur général du pôle horloger de Louis Vuitton, a profité de sa position pour demander une place au conseil d'administration. Il est le seul des cinq enfants à ne pas y siéger, son père ayant invoqué son jeune âge (28 ans). Signe de l'ambiance interne, Antoine Arnault suspecte même ses frères d'être derrière les fuites divulguant sa future nomination afin de mieux la torpiller.
Pas de successeur désigné
À l'heure actuelle, aucun de ces héritiers ne peut se prévaloir d'un bilan probant. Âgée de 50 ans, Delphine Arnault est critiquée pour sa gestion et ses résultats chez Dior. Alexandre Arnault (33 ans) peine à relancer Moët Hennessy dans les pas de Jean-Jacques Guiony. Son cadet Frédéric Arnault (30 ans) cherche encore à défendre son maigre bilan chez Tag Heuer, au lieu de se concentrer sur les bonnes performances de Loro Piana avant son arrivée.
Antoine Arnault (48 ans) n'a pas non plus fait d'étincelles à la tête de Berluti pendant onze ans. Le groupe avait pourtant développé la marque de chaussures à coups de millions, en finançant l'extension de son parc de magasins. La mission du cadet depuis six ans, au service de l'image et de la RSE de LVMH, est appréciée par Bernard Arnault, notamment son rôle de fédérateur établi avant qu'il ne reçoive la Légion d'honneur en décembre, et illustré par l'acquisition du club de football Paris FC pour rapprocher les frères. Deux bonnes raisons, aux yeux du patriarche, pour l'associer de plus près à la stratégie opérationnelle du groupe dans les jours à venir.
Points clés:
- Le report stratégique évite les tensions familiales
- Quatre autres nominations internes accompagneront celle d'Antoine
- Aucun des cinq enfants ne se distingue par des résultats exceptionnels
- Bernard Arnault repousse à 85 ans la limite d'âge pour son poste de PDG
- La succession reste un sujet sensible au sein de la dynastie Arnault
Asian stocks hovered near record highs and currencies steadied after a volatile day on Monday, as markets regained some stability following speculation over possible yen intervention. The MSCI Asia Pacific Index rose 0.6% to trade just below a record, with tech shares such as SK Hynix Inc. and Samsung Electronics Co. among the gainers. South Korea’s Kospi index — one of the world’s best-performing benchmarks this year — rose 1.9% after opening lower following President Donald Trump’s threat to raise tariffs on the country. US equity-index futures also advanced. The yen was little changed after two days of gains against the dollar amid speculation the US may coordinate currency intervention with Japan. The Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index was steady, hovering around lows last seen in 2022. The Korean won weakened after surging on Monday. Recent trading has been marked by cross-asset volatility, driven by turmoil in Japan’s bond market and speculation over possible yen intervention. Attention now shifts to the Federal Reserve’s policy decision due Wednesday and megacap technology earnings set to test the durability of the AI-driven rally. Despite the heightened moves in currencies and metals, stock traders seemed unflustered by the potential for volatility. Wall Street gauges rose Monday after posting the first two-week losses since June. Enthusiasm over the most-eventful earnings week of the season has investors increasing exposure to tech shares ahead of results from four of the “Magnificent Seven” megacaps, according to Jose Torres at Interactive Brokers. Meanwhile, Trump ratcheted up trade tensions with South Korea following his threat to raise duties on Canadian products to 100% if Ottawa signed a trade deal with China.
Trump attributed a 25% tariff hike on South Korean goods to the country’s legislature failing to codify a trade agreement reached with the US last year. Earlier this month, Trump had threatened to slap tariffs on European countries’ goods over his quest to seize control of Greenland. He then backed off. While South Korean shares opened lower, dip buyers see that as an opportunity to buy, rather than step aside, said Jung In Yun, chief executive officer at Fibonacci Asset Management Global. Meanwhile, the yen remained in focus after comments from Japanese officials fueled speculation that the government may intervene in the market to prevent the currency from resuming its slide. To some, however, the recent rally has partly neutralized the likelihood of intervention. In other corners of the market, gold and silver traded near their record highs on Tuesday. Oil steadied. Treasuries remained in a narrow range with Fed officials expected to hold rates steady following three straight cuts at the end of 2025, as a steadier jobs market restores a degree of consensus at the central bank after months of growing division. Expectations about Fed policy have been shifting in response to changes in the consensus view on whom Trump will nominate to succeed Chair Jerome Powell, whose term expires in May. US After Hours SANM -8% following earnings; CR +2% and GGG +2% higher on earnings; health insurance stocks under pressure.
Nikkei +0.85% Hang Seng +1.29% CSI +0.25% Shanghai +0.37% Shenzen -0.01%
Eur$ 1.1876 CNH 6.9549 CNY 6.9576 JPY 154.55 GBP 1.3679 CHF 0.7773 RUB 76.4787 TRY 43.3926 WTI$ 60.25 -0.59% Gold 5,075 +1.30% Silver 109.64 -8% BTC 88,737 +0.86% ETH 2,947 +0.70%
S&P +0.30% Nasdaq +0.61% EuroStoxx +0.34% FTSE +0.28% Dax +0.20% SMI +0.27%
Macro :
- Trump Vows to Raise Tariffs to 25% on South Korean Goods (4)
- Europe Car Sales Rise in November on Budget EV Demand
- Europe Car Sales Rise in November on Budget EV Demand
- Bitcoin Miners Power Down US Operations in Wake of Winter Storm
- Insurers Sink on US Plan to Keep Medicare Payment Rates Flat
- US Policy Threats Fuel Shift to Gold From Dollars, Amundi Says
- Starmer Says UK Won’t Be Forced to Choose Between US, China
- EU and India Conclude Trade Talks, Seeking Trump Alternatives
- Xi Seeks ‘Total Control’ of Military With Purges, US Envoy Says
- Italy Declares Emergency as Storm Damage Tops €1.5 Billion
Keep an eye on :
Keep an eye on :
- ACG LN : ACG Metals Pursuing Up to 10 Deals to Buy Copper Mines: FT
- AZN LN : AstraZeneca, GSK to Join Starmer Delegation to China: Reuters
- BHG SS : BHG Group 4Q Sales Match Estimates
- BIOAB SS : BioArctic: Eisai Submits Lecanemab Variation Proposal to EMA
- CAPSL NO : Capsol Technologies Offers Up to 8.65m Shares at NOK5.20/Share
- CSG NA : CSG’s Record IPO Sets Europe up For Defense-Led Listings Rebound
- G1A GY : GEA Group Has Strong Order Beat, EPS Misses
- GIMB BB : Gimv to Discontinue New Life Sciences Investments
- GSK LN : AstraZeneca, GSK to Join Starmer Delegation to China: Reuters
- GS US : Goldman’s Solomon Sees ‘Slower’ Trajectory for Talent Growth
- JAR LN : Jardine Matheson Seeks Steady Increase of Dividend and Earnings
- KER FP : Anta Becomes Top Puma Shareholder With $1.8 Billion Stake
- MU US : Micron Invests $24 Billion in Singapore to Boost Chip Output
- NKE US : Nike Says It Is Investigating Possible Data Breach: Reuters
- NKE US : Nike to cut 775 employees as it accelerates 'automation' at U.S. distribution centers
- NUE US : Nucor 4Q Net Sales Miss Estimates
- PIRC IM : Pirelli’s Chinese Investor Proposes Plan to Address US Concerns
- PUM GY : Anta Sports to Buy 29% Stake in Puma for $1.8 Billion
- QIA GY : Qiagen Names Thermo Fisher Ex-COO Stevenson to Supervisory Board
- ROG SW : Roche’s CT-388 Obesity Drug Achieved 22.5% Weight Loss
- CRM US : Salesforce Wins $5.6 billion US Army Contract
- SNI NO : Stolt-Nielsen in Talks to Sell Up to 50% of Stake in Avenir LNG
- SNI NO : Stolt-Nielsen in Talks to Sell Up to 50% of Stake in Avenir LNG
- SFZN SW : Siegfried to Buy Drug Substance Units of Noramco, Extractas
- UBI FP : Ubisoft in Talks to Cut Up to 200 Roles at French HQ
- UNH US : *UNITEDHEALTH, CVS SINK MORE THAN 9% ON MEDICARE RATES REPORT
- VAR NO : Var Energi Prelim 4Q Avg Production 397,000 BOE/D (1)
>>> Up
* Burberry Raised to Overweight at Barclays; PT 1,450 pence
* Credit Agricole Raised to Outperform at Oddo BHF; PT 20 euros
* Elia Group Raised to Accumulate at KBC Securities; PT 135 euros
* Eurobank Raised to Outperform at Mediobanca SpA; PT 4.70 euros
* Hexatronic Raised to Buy at ABG; PT 30 kronor
* Redeia Raised to Buy at Bestinver; PT 16.50 euros
* Redeia Raised to Buy at Bestinver; PT 16.50 euros
* Sampo Raised to Accumulate at Inderes; PT 10 euros
>>> Down
>>> Down
* Aker BP Cut to Sell at Norne Securities; PT 270 kroner
* Austevoll Seafood Cut to Hold at Arctic Securities; PT 98 kroner
* Austevoll Seafood Cut to Hold at Arctic Securities; PT 98 kroner
* BASF PT Cut to 36 euros from 40 euros at JPMorgan
* Computacenter Cut to Neutral at Cantor; PT 3,500 pence
* Emerson Electric Cut to Market Perform at Oppenheimer
* Nordea Bank Cut to Underperform at Mediobanca SpA
* Serco Cut to Add at Peel Hunt; PT 329 pence
* Siemens Cut to Reduce at Kepler Cheuvreux; PT 230 euros
* Stolt-Nielsen Cut to Hold at ABG; PT 356 kroner
* Jyske Cut to Hold at ABG; PT 940 kroner
>>> Initiation
>>> Initiation
* ABN Amro GDRs Reinstated Hold at Jefferies; PT 38 euros
* AstraZeneca Rated New Buy at Citi; PT 17,000 pence
* Fielmann Reinstated Buy at Berenberg; PT 56 euros
* Fjord Defence Group ASA Reinstated Buy at Pareto Securities
* GSK Rated New Neutral at Citi; PT 1,900 pence
* ING Reinstated Buy at Jefferies; PT 27 euros
* ING Reinstated Buy at Jefferies; PT 27 euros
* Novartis Rated New Buy at Citi; PT 133 Swiss francs
* Novo Rated New Neutral at Citi; PT 400 kroner
* Roche Rated New Buy at Citi; PT 400 Swiss francs
* Sanofi Reinstated Neutral at Citi; PT 85 euros
>>> Call
* AstraZeneca, Novartis are Citi’s Top European Big Pharma Picks
>>> Call
* AstraZeneca, Novartis are Citi’s Top European Big Pharma Picks
- Puma (PUM TH) +17%
- Anta Becomes Top Puma Shareholder With $1.8 Billion Stake (1)
- Ryanair (RY4C TH) +1.7%
- ASML (ASME TH) +1.7%
- Novo (NOV TH) +1.6%
- Rolls-Royce (RRU TH) +1.6%
- Scor (SDRC TH) +1.6%
- Orsted (D2G TH) +1.4%
- Adidas (ADS TH) +1.3%
- Siemens Energy (ENR TH) +1.2%
- Vestas (VWSB TH) +1.2%
- Bavarian Nordic (BV3 TH) -1.1%
- Qiagen (QIA TH) -1.6%
- Fresnillo (FNL TH) -2.1%
- Sandvik (SVKB TH) -2.9%
DAX:
- Siemens Energy (ENR TH) +1.6%
- Adidas (ADS TH) +1.1%
MDAX:
- Puma (PUM TH) +16%
- Anta Becomes Top Puma Shareholder With $1.8 Billion Stake (1)
- Fielmann (FIE TH) +5%
- *FIELMANN INITIATED BUY AT BERENBERG, PT EU56
- Hensoldt (HAG TH) +1.7%
- Carl Zeiss Meditec (AFX TH) +1.4%
- RENK Group (R3NK TH) +1.2%
SDAX:
- Stabilus (STM TH) +2.4%
- Borussia Dortmund (BVB TH) +1.4%
- PNE AG (PNE3 TH) +1.1%
- Heidelberger Druck (HDD TH) -1.3%