Market Colour and Equity Strategy Update

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A market update covering US equity declines due to geopolitical stress, an upcoming SpaceX IPO, and several rating revisions for European industrials and staples.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.US equities closed lower on Wednesday due to rising Middle East tensions, ending the S&P 500's win streak.
  • 2.SpaceX is scheduled for an IPO with pricing expected on June 11.
  • 3.European Fundamental L/S managers saw a 1.9% return in May, driven by both beta and alpha as positioning rebounded in Financials and Materials.

Table of Contents

  • Macro Pricing
  • Prime / May review
  • Prosus/Naspers (Initiation on N & PT EUR41)
  • ALSTOM reiterate SELL (PT EUR16.50 / 5% downside)
  • Wartsila (UP to N / PT EUR34 from EUR26)
  • Barry Callebaut (DG to N / PT CHF1210)
  • Remy – 1.5% beat on FY26 EBIT
  • Notice to Australian Investors
  • Additional Disclaimers

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Authors

Ioannis Blekos

Securities

SPXNDXAVGOSPCXALSO.PAPRX NAWRT1V.HEBarry Callebaut

Themes

Geopolitical VolatilityMargin Compression in IndustrialsCost Management and Tariffs

Regions

North AmericaEuropeUnited States