EUROPE RESEARCH ROUNDUP- Bodycote, Croda, Spectris July 31 (Reuters) - Securities analysts revised their ratings and price targets on several European companies, including Bodycote, Croda and Spectris, on Wednesday. HIGHLIGHTS * Bodycote Plc BOY.L : HSBC cuts target price to 940p from 950p * Bucher Industries AG BUCN.S : Berenberg cuts target price to CHF 464 from CHF 470 * Croda CRDA.L : HSBC cuts target price to 4400p from 4800p * Spectris Plc SXS.L : JP Morgan raises target price to 2,950p fr

Europe Distillates-Diesel refining margins broadly stable LONDON, July 30 (Reuters) - Northwest European diesel barge refining margins fell by a marginal 25 cents to about $18.09 a barrel on Tuesday. Seven 10ppm diesel barges changed hands in the Platts window on Tuesday, after five had traded in the week's opening session. Weak demand for gasoline and diesel around the world is weighing on refining profit margins which are however expected to improve over the summer driving season, BP BP.L CEO

Europe Distillates-Diesel refining margins steady as ARA stocks fall LONDON, July 25 (Reuters) - Northwest European diesel barge refining margins were broadly steady at about $19.2 a barrel on Thursday, holding onto gains in the previous session, as inventories drew down on both sides of the Atlantic. Belgomine sold two barges to Litasco during the Platts window.

BRIEF-Covivio H1 Revenue Up 6.5%, Raises 2024 Guidance July 22 (Reuters) - Covivio SA CVO.PA : FIRST-HALF 2024 RESULTS H1 2024 REVENUE AT EUR 326.8 MLN VS 321.2 LAST YR, UP 6.5% H1 RECURRING NET RESULT (ADJUSTED EPRA EARNINGS) UP +3% TO €231 MILLION (€2.24 PER SHARE, DOWN 4.8%) IMPROVED 2024 OUTLOOK 2024 RECURRING NET RESULT GUIDANCE (ADJUSTED EPRA EARNINGS) OF AROUND €460 MILLION (COMPARED WITH AN INITIAL GUIDANCE OF €440M), UP +6% VERSUS.

French and Benelux stocks-Factors to watch July 22 (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. AIRBUS Europe's largest aerospace conglomerate would be happy to find ways to create scale in the space and satellites market, CEO Guillaume Faury said on Sunday, ahead of this week's Farnborough Airshow.

Europe Distillates-Diesel refining slip further as US stocks rise LONDON, July 17 (Reuters) - Northwest European diesel barge refining margins dropped about 50 cents to $17.88 a barrel on Wednesday, as U.S. inventories rose and buying activity slipped. No barges traded in the Platts window despite a flurry of bids and offer activity. U.S. distillate stockpiles USOILD=ECI , which include diesel and heating oil, rose 3.5 million barrels last week to 128.1 million barrels, versus expectations for a

Europe Distillates-Diesel refining margins end week on steady note LONDON, June 28 (Reuters) - Northwest European diesel barge refining margins fell by over $1 a barrel on the day to $19.41 a barrel on Friday, but were on track to end the week virtually unchanged. Five 10ppm diesel barges traded in the Platts window on Friday, down from six on Thursday.

Europe Distillates-Diesel margins dip in slow buying LONDON, June 24 (Reuters) - Northwest European diesel barge refining margins fell by 4% to about $19.60 a barrel on Monday as trading activity slowed. A single barge traded in the afternoon window, with TotalEnergies buying from Shell. This compared with four barge trades in the previous session.

Deals of the day-Mergers and acquisitions Adds: OpenAI and Aegea June 21 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported by 2000 GMT on Friday: * * Sanitation company Aegea and Equatorial Energia are among the investors interested in the share offering that will privatize Sao Paulo state water utility company Sabesp SBSP3.SA , according to three sources with knowledge of the matter.

Deals of the day-Mergers and acquisitions Adds: Friedkin Group, American Express, Carlyle Group, Crimson Tide June 21 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported by 1400 GMT on Friday: ** The Friedkin Group is in exclusive talks to buy Everton, the Premier League soccer club said, weeks after a takeover agreement with prospective owner 777 Partners expired.

Deals of the day-Mergers and acquisitions June 21 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported by 0930 GMT on Friday: ** Boeing BA.N is nearing a deal to buy back Spirit AeroSystems SPR.N after its former subsidiary made substantial progress in separate talks with Airbus AIR.PA over a transatlantic breakup of the struggling supplier, people familiar with the matter said on Thursday.

UPDATE 1-Covivio and AccorInvest sign preliminary agreement on asset-swap deal Adds valuations and timeline June 21 (Reuters) - Real estate company Covivio CVO.PA has signed a preliminary agreement finalising terms on a proposed asset-swap deal with AccorInvest, it said on Friday. The deal will involve the transfer of 24 hotel operating companies worth 266 million euros ($283.9 million) to Covivio's hotels subsidiary while 10 property companies worth 208 million euros will move in the opposite d

LIVE MARKETS-European futures signal tepid open Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by Reuters reporters. You can share your thoughts with us at markets.research@thomsonreuters.com EUROPEAN FUTURES SIGNAL TEPID OPEN European stocks are heading for tepid start to Friday, with futures lifting by a fraction, as traders mull some key data releases.

Covivio and AccorInvest sign MoU to combine their hotel properties June 21 (Reuters) - Real estate owner Covivio CVO.PA said on Friday it had signed a memorandum of understanding with its peer AccorInvest ACCP.PA looking to combine their hotel property and operating companies. The deal is expected to close in the final quarter of 2024, Covivio said in a statement.

BRIEF-Covivio And AccorInvest Sign MoU To Consolidate Hotel Property And Operating Companies June 21 (Reuters) - Covivio SA CVO.PA : COVIVIO AND ACCORINVEST SIGN A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH A VIEW TO CONSOLIDATING THEIR HOTEL PROPERTY AND OPERATING COMPANIES TRANSACTION IS EXPECTED TO CLOSE IN FINAL QUARTER OF 2024 THE AGREED VALUE OF THE PR

EUROPE RESEARCH ROUNDUP-Adidas AG, Crest Nicholson Holdings, Standard Chartered June 17 (Reuters) - Securities analysts revised their ratings and price targets on several European companies, including Adidas AG, Crest Nicholson Holdings and Standard Chartered, on Monday. HIGHLIGHTS * Adidas AG ADSGn.DE : JP Morgan raises target price to EUR 250 from EUR 240 * Bellway Plc BWY.L : JP Morgan raises target price to 2,790p from 2,780p * Crest Nicholson Holdings Plc CRST.L : Peel Hunt raises target pr

Europe Distillates-Diesel margins fall back LONDON, May 29 (Reuters) - Northwest European diesel barge refining margins shed 99 cents on Wednesday to around $17 a barrel, as strong imports into Europe continued to weigh on prices. Three barges traded in the afternoon window, with Shell selling to Glencore. That compared with sixteen barges traded on Tuesday.