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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