J.P. Morgan
May 19, 2026
Today's Morning Meeting
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J.P. Morgan's morning meeting highlights include an upgrade for ams-Osram on AI Photonics prospects and a thematic review of new EU merger guidelines that could drive Telco consolidation. Analysts also flag volume risks for Lindt and reiterate conviction in Alstom's turnaround.
Key Takeaways
- 1.The EC's draft of new EU merger guidelines could represent a paradigm shift, potentially paving the way for significant pan-European Telco consolidation.
- 2.ams-Osram is upgraded to Overweight due to improved growth prospects in AI Photonics and Smart Glasses, alongside semiconductor business stabilization.
- 3.Lindt & Sprüngli faces volume softness risks as pricing remains disconnected from the wider market, leading to market share decline.
Table of Contents
- Today's Morning Meeting
- Reviewing the draft new EU merger guidelines
- OW/AFL: A delay on the track but medium-term prospects remain attractive
- Equity raise approved to help fuel next phase of strategic growth
- Melted chocolate: Volume softness risks Lindt LFL 26E
- Upgrade to OW: AI Photonic + Smart Glasses upside
- Also Published Today
- In Case You Missed It... Trending in the Last Month
- Key Changes
- Rating Changes
- Price Target Changes
- EPS Estimate Changes
- JPM Events
- Upcoming Earnings
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Authors
Akhil DattaniAkash GuptaEdward G HockinCraig A McDowell
Securities
AMS SWLISN.SALSO.PAPPC GA
Themes
European Telco ConsolidationAI Photonics and Smart Glasses GrowthConsumer Pricing Pressure
Regions
EuropeSwitzerlandFranceUnited Kingdom
