On Friday,
- European markets closed lower despite posting gains for the week, as investors focused on corporate earnings, monetary policy, and key U.S. jobs data. Market sentiment weakened after China retaliated against the newly announced 10% tariffs on all Chinese imports by the new U.S. administration, imposing targeted surcharges on U.S. goods. The news weighed heavily on Automobile and Luxury stocks with significant exposure to China.
- Among significant movers on the Stoxx 600, shares of the German automobile maker Porsche (P911X.DE; P911:GR) slumped 7%, logging its biggest all-time decline, following reports that the cost of new models and battery-related expenses would impact its FY25 profit.
- The Stoxx 600 closed 0.3% lower. It recorded a 0.5% gain throughout the week, marking its seventh consecutive weekly advance. The index is currently extended from its moving averages, with immediate support at its 10-DMA (-1%). We recommend a selective approach to adding names on a high-volume breakout or decisive retake of their key moving averages.
- Among sectors, Telecommunications (+39bps) and Energy (+36bps) led the gains, while Automobiles (-166bps) and Chemicals (-140bps) lagged the most.
- Among major indices, France’s CAC 40 pulled back 0.4%. The index traded above all its key moving averages, with near-term support at its 10-DMA.Germany’s DAX 30 closed 0.5% lower after rallying for the past four sessions, with support at its 10-DMA.The U.K.’s FTSE 100 declined 0.3% on higher volume and is still extended from its near-term support levels.
- The U.K. and Switzerland recorded their second distribution day.
- All the 16 indices we track closed in the red, except Belgium. Thirteen indices are in a Confirmed Uptrend, one in an Uptrend Under Pressure, and two in a Rally Attempt. The average distribution day count stood at 2.58.
- Of the 31 European Focus List names, 29 ideas are trading above their 200-DMA, while 26 ideas are trading above their 50-DMA.
- Actionable names in the Focus List include Adidas (ADSX.DE; ADS:GR), Lonza Group (LONN.CH; LONN:SW), Games Workshop (GAW.GB; GAW:LN), Adyen (ADYE.NL; ADYEN:NA), EQT (EQT.SE; EQT:SS), Technogym (TGYM.IT; TGYM:IM), Rolls Royce Holdings (RR.GB; RR/:LN), and Hugo Boss (BOSSX.DE; BOSS:GR).