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European banks rise as UniCredit's move on Commerzbank lifts M&A prospects to forefront

European banks rise as UniCredit's move on Commerzbank lifts M&A prospects to forefront By Gianluca Lo Nostro, Philippe LeroyBeaulieu Sept 12 (Reuters) - Shares in European banks continued their upward trend on Thursday, mostly driven by the read-across from UniCredit's CRDI.MI sweep to buy a 9% stake in Germany's Commerzbank CBKG.DE a day earlier.
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ABN rises after Dutch govt cuts stake, analysts flag rising M&A prospects in Europe

BUZZ-ABN rises after Dutch govt cuts stake, analysts flag rising M&A prospects in Europe ** Shares of ABN Amro Bank ABNd.AS rise 3% after the Dutch government cut its stake to 40.5% from 49.5% on Wednesday, and as analysts flag rising M&A prospects in Europe after UniCredit CRDI.MI swept up a stake in Commerzbank CBKG.DE ** "If M&A picks up in the EU banking sector, then the State may hold on to a controlling stake to make the decision of who gets to buy ABN," ING analyst Jason Kalamboussis says
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JPM sees UniCredit's move on Commerzbank as positive for other M&A target banks

BUZZ-JPM sees UniCredit's move on Commerzbank as positive for other M&A target banks ** J.P.Morgan says UniCredit's CRDI.MI move to acquire a 9% stake in Germany's Commerzbank CBKG.DE could trigger an M&A cycle in the European banking sector ** It sees a positive read-across for banks that are historically considered as targets, such as Commerzbank
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Banco, Shell, WH Smith

EUROPE RESEARCH ROUNDUP-Banco, Shell, WH Smith Sept 12 (Reuters) - Securities analysts revised their ratings and price targets on several European companies, including Banco, Shell and WH Smith on Thursday. HIGHLIGHTS * ABN Amro Bank NV ABNd.AS : JP Morgan raises to neutral from underweight * Banco Bpm BAMI.MI : JP Morgan raises to neutral from underweight * Shell Plc SHEL.L : Berenberg cuts target price to 3,100p from 3,400p * UMG UMG.AS : Citigroup cuts target price to EUR 26 from EUR 29.50 *
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French and Benelux stocks-Factors to watch

French and Benelux stocks-Factors to watch Sept 12 (Reuters) - Below are company-related news and stories from France and Benelux which could have an impact on the region's markets or individual stocks. ABN AMRO ABNd.AS Dutch government said it completed the sale of part of its ABN AMRO shares. AKZO NOBEL AKZO.AS Issued 500 million euros ten-year maturity bond.
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