European Pre-Market Summary 2nd November 2026: European bourses set for a slightly firmer open; Ryanair tops expectations but profit falls amidst higher fuel costs
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Stories: Fresenius (FRE GY): Co. enters exclusive development agreement with WuXi Biologics, securing option rights for up to 37 potential first-to-market biosimilar candidates. French Credit Rating: Fitch revises France's credit rating outlook to negative in an unscheduled review, citing weaker economic growth, higher borrowing costs and a widening fiscal deficit since August 2026. Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY LN): Co. reportedly launches voluntary redundancy programme across several divisions, with participating employees expected to depart in Q1 2027, according to The Times. Earnings: Alstom (ALO FP): H1 2026 (EUR): Sales 9.3bln (exp. 9.6bln), Orders 11bln (prev. 10.5bln Y/Y). Lowers FY2026/27 guidance, organic sales growth to low-to-mid single digits (prev. guided c. 5%). Ryanair (RYA ID): Q2 2027 (EUR): Revenue 5.7bln (exp. 5.71bln), Profit after Tax 1.61bln (exp. 1.59bln). Says final FY27 unit costs will depend on unhedged H2 fuel prices and it remains too early to provide meaningful FY27 PAT guidance. Broker Moves: Haleon (HLN LN) downgraded to Hold from Buy at Berenberg CaixaBank (CABK SM) upgraded to Overweight from Equal Weight at Morgan Stanley Volvo (VOLVB SS) downgraded to Neutral from Buy at Citi
The summary reported lower Alstom guidance, Ryanair’s Q2 results and fuel-cost uncertainty, and company, France rating outlook, and broker-rating developments.
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Stories: Fresenius (FRE GY): Co. enters exclusive development agreement with WuXi Biologics, securing option rights for up to 37 potential first-to-market biosimilar candidates. French Credit Rating: Fitch revises France's credit rating outlook to negative in an unscheduled review, citing weaker economic growth, higher borrowing costs and a widening fiscal deficit since August 2026. Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY LN): Co. reportedly launches voluntary redundancy programme across several divisions, with participating employees expected to depart in Q1 2027, according to The Times. Earnings: Alstom (ALO FP): H1 2026 (EUR): Sales 9.3bln (exp. 9.6bln), Orders 11bln (prev. 10.5bln Y/Y). Lowers FY2026/27 guidance, organic sales growth to low-to-mid single digits (prev. guided c. 5%). Ryanair (RYA ID): Q2 2027 (EUR): Revenue 5.7bln (exp. 5.71bln), Profit after Tax 1.61bln (exp. 1.59bln). Says final FY27 unit costs will depend on unhedged H2 fuel prices and it remains too early to provide meaningful FY27 PAT guidance. Broker Moves: Haleon (HLN LN) downgraded to Hold from Buy at Berenberg CaixaBank (CABK SM) upgraded to Overweight from Equal Weight at Morgan Stanley Volvo (VOLVB SS) downgraded to Neutral from Buy at Citi
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