European Movers: BASF (BAS GY) +2.1%, ASML (ASML NA) +1.1%, Kingfisher (KGF LN) +0.9%, Akzo Nobel (AKZA NA) +0.3%, Bayer (BAYN GY) -1.5%, SAP (SAP GY) -2.4%

Akzo Nobel (AKZA NA) downgraded to Hold from Buy at Deutsche BankASML (ASML NA) - SK Hynix (000660 SK) is investing around KRW 11.95trln (c. EUR 6.9bln) over two years through 2027 to acquire additional EUV lithography equipment from ASML, aiming to expand advanced memory production—particularly HBM and next-generation DRAM—amid rising AI-driven demand. (The Chosun Daily) BASF (BAS GY) upgraded to Buy from Hold at Deutsche Bank Bayer (BAYN GY) - Activist investor Inclusive Capital Partners is seeking to sell about 8.5mln Bayer shares in a placing arranged by  JPMorgan, according to terms seen by Bloomberg. The stake is worth about EUR 327mln, based on Bayerʼs closing price on  Monday. (Bloomberg)Kingfisher (KGF LN) - FY 2025 (GBP): Revenue 13bln (exp. 12.9bln), Underlying LFL Sales +1.4% Y/Y. Announcing full year dividend  of 12.40p per share. Commencement of new GBP 300m share buyback programme. FY 26/27 guidance: Adjusted PBT of GBP 565-  625mln and free cash flow of 450-510mln. (Kingfisher)  SAP (SAP GY) downgraded to Neutral from Overweight at JP Morgan