>>> Us Gapping down

Gapping down
In reaction to earnings/guidance
:

  • TTGT -29.8%, VWE -25.1% (issues downside Q2 rev guidance; CEO to transition to Exec Chairman; announces reorganization and simplification of ops), APPS -18.1%, AFRM -18% (also announces 19% workforce reduction), MAT -10.5%, STE -9.2%, TTMI -8.5% (also to close three manufacturing facilities), BAX -8.2%, RPD -8%, FROG -7.1%, CS -7%, AZTA -6.2%, TPX -5.8%, IFF -5.7%, IPG -4.6%, MAS -3.9%, LNC -3.8%, EFX -3.5%, TRI -2.9%, BTI -2.7%, THC -2.5%, THC -2.5%, PAA -2.4%, NVST -2.3%, VKTX -2.2%, HI -2%, SON -2%, REXR -1.7%, ASGN -1.1%, EQH -1.1%, PTEN -1%, SEE -1%

Other news:

  • PRPL -16.4% (prices offering of 13.4 mln shares of common stock at $4.50 per share)
  • GMED -11.6% (NuVasive and Globus Medical (GMED) confirm the two parties will combine in all-stock merger)
  • APPH -11.5% (commences $40 mln stock offering)
  • GLPG -8.3% (topline results from Phase 3 DIVERSITY trial of filgotinib)
  • NSSC -4.8% (prices secondary offering 2.1 mln shares of common stock at $31.50 per share)
  • RBT -3.5% (stock offering)

Analyst comments:

  • UNVR -1.5% (downgraded to Neutral from Buy at UBS)
  • ACCD -0.9% (downgraded to Hold from Buy at Jefferies)

>>> Us Gapping up

Gapping up
In reaction to earnings/guidance
:

  • APP +31.5%, SONO +14.9%, ME +9.1%, FORM +8.5%, WMG +8.5%, TPR +7.9%, FLNC +6.8%, MGM +6.4% (also suspends dividend; announces new $2 bln share repurchase program), DIS +6.3% (also announces workforce reduction; to ask Board to reinstate dividend by end of calendar year), AZN +5.7%, WYNN +5.2%, AZEK +5.1%, PYCR +5%, QNST +4.8%, CCJ +4.8%, XPO +4.6%, DHT +4.4%, HOOD +4.4%, TIXT +4.4%, CDAY +4.3%, SLF +4.2%, BRKR +4%, PI +3.9%, MMS +3.2%, ASX +3.1%, HLT +2.9%, HPP +2.8%, CXW +2.5%, CYBR +2.5%, SPGI +2.4%, MPWR +2.2%, ACLS +2.1%, ESE +2%, RE +2%, ITT +2%, ENS +1.9%, ORLY +1.9%, MT +1.8%, PEP +1.8%, WEX +1.8%, APO +1.8%, ESMT +1.8%, ARES +1.7%, TM +1.6%, DUK +1.6%, DBD +1.5%, TWO +1.3%, UL +1.3%, HIMX +1.3%, WTW +1.1%, BWA +1.1%, TU +1.1%, SSTK +0.9%, AB +0.8%, GT +0.8%, PM +0.8%

Other news:

  • CSII +47.9% (ABT to acqurie CSII for $20/share)
  • NUVA +7% (NuVasive and Globus Medical (GMED) confirm the two parties will combine in all-stock merger)
  • CCJ +4.8% (agree on commercial terms to supply Ukraine's full natural UF6)
  • MESO +3.8% (FDA grants RMAT designation for rexlemestrocel-L)
  • SUMO +2.5% (nearing a $1.7 bln deal to be sold to Francisco Partners according to WSJ)
  • SPGI +2.4% (SPGI announces new collaboration agreement with AMZN's AWS)
  • POST +2% (POST to acquire select pet food brands from SJM for $1.2 bln in cash and stock)
  • CRM +1.9% (Dan Loeb's Third point has stake in CRM according to WSJ)
  • MNOV +1.7% (Health Canada grants authorization to commence MN-166 trial in Long COVID)
  • ONTF +1.4% (announces new $100 mln capital return program)
  • RRC +1.1% (reports proved reserves)

Analyst comments:

  • HIMS +6.8% (upgraded to Buy from Hold at Jefferies)

>>> US Early premarket gappers

Early premarket gappers

  • Gapping up:
    • CSII +47.6%, APP +29.7%, SONO +14.8%, QNST +10.3%, PYCR +9%, FORM +8.5%, ME +7.9%, DHT +6.7%, DIS +6.4%, AZN +6.4%, MGM +6.2%, FLNC +5.9%, WYNN +5.6%, HOOD +5.2%, ACLS +4.4%, MESO +4.1%, AZEK +3.9%, MPWR +3.7%, MMS +3.2%, CDAY +3.2%, PPC +3%, ASX +3%, CXW +2.8%, HPP +2.8%, HLT +2.8%, PI +2.6%, SPGI +2.5%, SUMO +2.4%, XPO +2.4%, POST +2%, ESE +2%, RE +2%, PDM +2%, ENS +1.9%, MT +1.9%, SLF +1.8%, CRM +1.7%, ORLY +1.7%, ARES +1.7%, ONTF +1.4%, PEP +1.4%, PDS +1.2%, RRC +1.1%, NLY +1.1%, HIMX +1.1%, UL +1%, JPM +0.9%, AMZN +0.9%, MMM +0.8%
  • Gapping down:
    • VWE -38%, APPS -18.8%, PRPL -16.4%, AFRM -16.2%, RPD -10.9%, APPH -10.6%, GLPG -9.4%, MAT -9.3%, STE -9%, TTMI -8.9%, CS -8.7%, FROG -8.5%, NSSC -6.5%, HI -5.1%, EQH -5%, IFF -4.8%, AZTA -4.7%, BTI -4%, RBT -3.5%, LNC -3.3%, NVST -2.3%, TWO -2.1%, EFX -2%, SON -2%, REXR -1.7%, CCS -1.4%, PAA -1.3%, ASGN -1.1%, GT -1%, VKTX -0.9%

WSJ : Volvo in Advanced Talks on Possible Lithium Mining

Volvo in Advanced Talks on Possible Lithium Mining
Deal could involve taking equity stake or securing long-term supply

BERLIN— Volvo AB VOLV.B +0.66% is in advanced talks with some of the world’s biggest mining companies, including over potential stakes in lithium mining or processing operations, Volvo Car AB VOLCAR.B +1.08% Chief Executive Jim Rowan said, joining an auto-industry-wide race to secure the minerals and metals needed to power electric vehicles.

“Right now, we already have advanced conversations with some of the big miners, as well as the processing factories that process lithium,” Mr. Rowan said, adding that Volvo would decide in the coming months whether to engage in “long-term deals and long-term price negotiations for supply or whether you want to make an equity investment.”

Mr. Rowan said it was too soon to disclose any further details about the talks, but that the company was actively considering which parts of the electric-vehicle supply chain it should move in-house to control costs and secure supply.

The talks to secure the supply of lithium come as Volvo and Swedish battery maker Northvolt AB are building a battery plant in Torslanda, Sweden, where Volvo’s main production site is located, to supply its growing line of electric cars.

>>> Europe : Brokers Upgrades & Downgrades - 9th of February 2023 V2(+)

>>> Up
* Bachem Raised to Add at Baader Helvea; PT 89 Swiss francs (+)
* Barco Raised to Buy at KBC Securities (+)
* eDreams ODIGEO Raised to Outperform at Oddo BHF; PT 7 euros (+)
* Elkem Raised to Buy at Nordea; PT 50 kroner (+)
* Equinor Raised to Buy at Nordea; PT 370 kroner (+)
* H&M Raised to Add at AlphaValue/Baader
* K+S Raised to Neutral at Citi; PT 22 euros
* OMV Raised to Buy at Wood & Company; PT 53.90 euros
* On The Beach Raised to Outperform at Davy (+)
* Pandora Raised to Hold at Nordea (+)
* Publicis PT Raised to 65 euros from 53 euros at Morgan Stanley
* Swiss Re Raised to Buy at HSBC; PT 115 Swiss francs
* Vestas Raised to Neutral at Grupo Santander; PT 200 kroner (+)

>>> Down
* BASF Cut to Reduce at Baader Helvea; PT 53 euros (+)
* B&M European Cut to Hold at Stifel; PT 500 pence
* Barratt Cut to Add at Peel Hunt; PT 490 pence
* BASF Cut to Reduce at Baader Helvea; PT 53 euros (+)
* Bunge Cut to Neutral at Baird; PT $115
* Concentric Cut to Hold at Kepler Cheuvreux; PT 240 kronor (+)
* Covestro Cut to Reduce at Baader Helvea; PT 44 euros (+)
* Evonik Cut to Reduce at Baader Helvea; PT 20 euros (+)
* Fuchs Petrolub Cut to Add at Baader Helvea; PT 42 euros (+)
* Galapagos Cut to Neutral at Bryan Garnier; PT 40 euros (+)
* H&R Cut to Sell at Baader Helvea; PT 5 euros (+)
* Hannover Re Cut to Hold at HSBC; PT 193 euros
* Hiscox Cut to Hold at HSBC; PT 1,250 pence
* Kindred GDRs Cut to Hold at Pareto Securities; PT 110 kronor (+)
* Lectra Cut to Neutral at Bryan Garnier; PT 38 euros (+)
* Lenzing Cut to Add at Baader Helvea; PT 75 euros (+)
* Maersk Cut to Sell at Fearnley; PT 12,500 kroner (+)
* Shop Apotheke Cut to Underperform at Credit Suisse
* Sika Cut to Add at Baader Helvea; PT 300 Swiss francs (+)
* Technogym Cut to Neutral at Banca Akros (+)
* United Internet Cut to Hold at Hauck & Aufhaeuser (+)

>>> Initiation
* Ashtead Technology Rated New Buy at Berenberg
* Fastned New Hold at Jefferies With Risks Seen Ahead on Rollout
* Ithaca Energy Rated New Underweight at Barclays; PT 140 pence

>>> Call
* Ipsen 2023 Guidance ‘Broadly in Line’ After 4Q Beat, CS Says (+)
* Jefferies Says Stock Analysts Underestimate European Recovery (+)
* Kone Downgraded at Exane on Slowing Growth, Margin Profile
* Legrand’s Full-Year Beat Should Be Well Received, Citi Says (+)

>>> Stoxx 600 Pre-Market Indications

  • Siemens (SIE TH) +3.6%
    • Siemens 1Q Comparable Revenue Beats Estimates
  • ArcelorMittal (ARRD TH) +2.8%
    • ArcelorMittal Sees Steel Demand Rising as Cycle Turns
  • Rio Tinto (RIO1 TH) +2.3%
  • OMV (OMV TH) +1.8%
    • OMV Raised to Buy at Wood & Company; PT 53.90 euros
  • Reckitt (3RB TH) +1.8%
  • K+S (SDF TH) +1.8%
    • K+S Raised to Neutral at Citi; PT 22 euros
  • Deutsche Boerse (DB1 TH) +1.7%
    • Deutsche Börse Forms Strategic Partnership With Google Cloud
    • Deutsche Boerse Sees 2023 Ebitda EU2.6B to EU2.8B, Est. EU2.67B
  • Equinor (DNQ TH) +1.6%
    • Equinor Makes Oil, Gas Discovery Near Troll Field in North Sea
    • Equinor Raised to Buy at Nordea; PT 370 kroner
  • Adyen (1N8 TH) +1.4%
  • Vonovia (VNA TH) +1.2%
  • Telefonica Deutschland (O2D TH) -0.5%
  • GTT (9TG TH) -0.6%
  • Nel (D7G TH) -0.6%
  • Qiagen (QIA TH) -0.7%
  • AMS-Osram (DQW1 TH) -0.8%
  • Evonik (EVK TH) -1.3%
  • OCI (OIC TH) -2.2%
    • Fertilizer Price Dynamics Now Reflected in Valuations, Citi Says
  • Delivery Hero (DHER TH) -5.9%
    • Delivery Hero Misses Sales Estimates as Profitability Gains

>>> TradeGate Pre-Market Indications

DAX:
  • Siemens (SIE TH) +3.7%
    • Siemens 1Q Comparable Revenue Beats Estimates (1)
  • Siemens Energy (ENR TH) +1.7%
  • Deutsche Boerse (DB1 TH) +1.6%
    • Deutsche Börse Forms Strategic Partnership With Google Cloud
    • Deutsche Boerse Sees 2023 Ebitda EU2.6B to EU2.8B, Est. EU2.67B
  • Vonovia (VNA TH) +1.2%
  • Porsche SE (PAH3 TH) +1%
MDAX:
  • VERBIO Vereinigte (VBK TH) +2%
  • K+S (SDF TH) +1.6%
    • K+S Raised to Neutral at Citi; PT 22 euros
  • Software AG (SOW TH) +1.3%
  • Aixtron (AIXA TH) +0.8%
  • Talanx (TLX TH) +0.8%
    • Talanx Sees 2023 Net About EU1.4B, Proposes EU2 Dividend
  • Jungheinrich (JUN3 TH) -0.5%
  • Evonik (EVK TH) -1.4%
    • Evonik Cut to Reduce at Baader Helvea; PT 20 euros
  • Delivery Hero (DHER TH) -4.4%
    • Delivery Hero Misses Sales Estimates as Profitability Gains (1)
SDAX:
  • Hamborner REIT (HABA TH) +3.6%
    • Hamborner REIT FY FFO per Share EU0.63
  • flatexDEGIRO (FTK TH) +1.8%
  • Nordex (NDX1 TH) +1.7%
    • Nordex Group Gets 255 MW Order for Estonia Wind Farm
  • Synlab (SYAB TH) +1.3%
  • Fielmann (FIE TH) +1.3%
  • Hensoldt (HAG TH) -0.6%
  • DIC Asset (DIC TH) -1.1%
  • Shop Apotheke (SAE TH) -2.4%
    • Shop Apotheke Double-Cut at CS With Zur Rose Now Preferred