UK and European Research at a Glance

Daily UpdateEquitiesConsumer DiscretionaryFinancials

RBC Capital Markets provides a summary of rating changes and company updates for May 13, 2026, headlined by an upgrade for Swatch Group following a new product collaboration.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.Swatch Group AG upgraded to Sector Perform following a confirmed high-profile collaboration with Audemars Piguet.
  • 2.BMW's Q1 results were mixed, with an automotive beat overshadowed by a UK financial services provision, while China recovery remains uncertain.
  • 3.Munich Reinsurance Co. faces underwriting margin pressure in its core P&C Re division due to increasing competition.

Table of Contents

  • Rating Revisions
  • Company Comments
  • Quick Takes
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Authors

Piral DadhaniaVictoria McCulloch, CA

Securities

UHRAKSOBMWMUV2

Themes

Product Collaboration ImpactChina Market Recovery Difficulty

Regions

EuropeUnited KingdomSwitzerlandNorway