Goldman Sachs International
June 4, 2026
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
