European Equity pre-Market Summary - 10th August 2026: Futures flat/softer into a quiet start to the week

Q2 GEA Group (G1A GY): - Revenue & Order Intake higher Y/Y. Raises FY26 guidance. H1 Plus500 (PLUS LN): Revenue and EBITDA higher Y/Y. FY26 seen in-line with market conditions. OTHER Allianz Trade (ALV GY): is reportedly reducing the credit limits of Vistry (VTY LN) suppliers by as much as 70%, the FT reports. Stabilus SE (STM GY): CFO contract has terminated early for personal reasons. BROKER MOVES Legal & General (LGEN LN) downgraded to Sell from Neutral at Citi Persimmon (PSN LN) upgraded to Buy from Hold at Deutsche Bank Shell (SHEL LN) upgraded to Add from Reduce at AlphaValue Fresenius Medical Care (FME GY) downgraded to Underweight from Equal Weight at Wells Fargo