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May 20, 2026

European Morning Research Summary

Daily UpdateEquitiesRates Govt BondsMacro Economic IndicatorsIndustrialsFinancials

A comprehensive summary of Barclays' European equity research covering rating changes for industrial firms, significant guidance upgrades for IG Group, and a macro strategy for navigating rising bond yields.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.Barclays initiated coverage on three industrials: Aalberts N.V. (Overweight), Ariston Group (Underweight), and Beijer Ref (Overweight).
  • 2.IG Group received significant revenue upgrades and a price target increase following active customer growth of 12% in Q1.
  • 3.Fluidra was downgraded to Equal Weight due to concerns regarding US destocking risks over the next 2-3 quarters.

Table of Contents

  • Summary of Changes
  • Company Research
  • Industry Research
  • Equity Strategy
  • Publications Summary
  • Consumer
  • Energy
  • Financial Services
  • Healthcare
  • Industrials
  • Internet & Media
  • Power & Utilities
  • Retail
  • Technology
  • Analyst(s) Certification(s)
  • Important Disclosures

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Authors

Laurence WhyattRajesh PatkiEmmanuel Cau, CFA

Securities

AALB.ASARIS.MIIGG.LEVOG.ST

Themes

Riding the Bond StormIndustrial Sector Re-rating and Initiation flurry

Regions

EuropeNorth AmericaUnited KingdomNetherlandsItaly