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European Equity pre-Market Summary - 31st August 2026: Equities quiet with the UK away for Summer Bank Holiday

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European equities trade quietly during the UK bank holiday amid mixed Q2 earnings, reported M&A considerations for Allianz and Airbus, and multiple broker rating revisions.

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Q2 Earnings InPost (INPST NA): Revenue and adj. EBITDA beat, cut FY26 guidance. Bakkafrost (BAKKA NO) -3.1%: Revenue missed consensus, driven by weak Scotland sales. M&A Allianz (ALV GY): Considering a GBP 5bln takeover bid for AA, Sky News reports. Airbus (AIR FP): Mulling a sale of its US space business, according to the FT. Broker Moves Air Liquide (AI FP) initiated with Outperform at Mizuho. Frontline (FRO NO) downgraded to Hold from Buy at Nordea. Getinge (GETIB SS) downgraded to Hold from Buy at Nordea The numbers after the Co. & ticker are the pre-market indication via Tradegate

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