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May 13, 2026

European Morning Research Summary

Daily UpdateEquitiesIndustrialsFinancials

Daily research update from Barclays covering rating changes and earnings for major European corporations, with a specific focus on the data center cooling needs of AI.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.Barclays upgraded Belimo Holding AG to Overweight with a price target of CHF 1000, citing its role as a mission-critical supplier for data center cooling.
  • 2.Thematic focus on AI infrastructure highlights the 'Powering AI' report, demystifying the trade-offs between water and energy use in data center cooling systems.
  • 3.Earnings results across European industrials and basic materials were mixed; Outokumpu missed estimates due to European margin pressure, while thyssenkrupp beat on Materials Services strength.

Table of Contents

  • Summary of Changes
  • Company Research
  • Industry Research
  • Thematic Investing
  • Publications Summary
  • Basic Industries
  • Consumer
  • Energy
  • Financial Services
  • Healthcare
  • Industrials
  • Internet & Media
  • Investment Strategy & Macro
  • Power & Utilities
  • Retail
  • Technology
  • Telecommunications

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Authors

William ThompsonEmmanuel Cau

Securities

BEAN.SADNOCGAS.ADAFXGENR1n.DE

Themes

AI Data Center InfrastructureGeopolitical Impact on Energy VolumesCost Efficiency & Margin Recovery

Regions

EuropeUKMiddle EastUnited KingdomGermanyItaly