BUZZ-JPM cuts ArcelorMittal and Salzgitter as EMEA metal stocks face near-term risks ** J.P.Morgan recommends reducing EMEA metals exposure in the near-term to mitigate trade and tariff-related risks ahead of the U.S. presidential election on Nov. 5 ** It says increased protectionism if Donald Trump wins the election could benefit firms with U.S. p

BUZZ-MS prefers European carbon steel over stainless, downgrades Outokumpu ** Morgan Stanley sees better risk-reward in European carbon steel stocks after China's policy pivot , as stainless steel makers may see possible benefits with a lag ** It sees a clearer path to better demand prospects for the ferrous metals, such as iron ore, coking coal and carbon steel, and base metals ** MS points to stainless steel sector's greater exposure to consumer demand, which has a limited chance of meaningful

BUZZ-Jefferies sees 2025 earnings rebound for steelmakers Aperam, Outokumpu ** Jefferies initiates Aperam APAM.AS and Outokumpu OUT1V.HE at "buy", expecting a substantial earnings rebound in 2025 for the two European stainless steel producers ** It cites stronger balance sheets, structurally lower carbon footprints translating to low capital needs for decarbonisation, cost leadership and lean working capital management ** It also likes their vertical integration, as well as Aperam's high dividen

EUROPE RESEARCH ROUNDUP-Adidas, Harbour Energy, LSE Sept 30 (Reuters) - Securities analysts revised their ratings and price targets on several European companies, including Adidas, Harbour Energy and LSE, on Monday. HIGHLIGHTS * Adidas AG ADSGn.DE : Baird raises target price to EUR 260 from EUR 255 * Diploma Plc DPLM.L : Peel Hunt raises PT to 5,100p from 3,600p * Harbour Energy Plc HBR.L : Jefferies cuts target price to 360p from 400p * LSE LSEG.L : JP Morgan raises target price to 11,600p from

BRIEF-Kati Ter Horst Resigns From Outokumpu Board Of Directors Sept 2 (Reuters) - Outokumpu Oyj OUT1V.HE : KATI TER HORST RESIGNS FROM OUTOKUMPU BOARD OF DIRECTORS, TAKES THE HELM AS PRESIDENT AND CEO AS OF OCTOBER 1 Source text for Eikon: ID:nWkr2RnJPj Further company coverage: OUT1V.HE (Gdansk Newsroom)