On Friday,
- European markets ended the week with mixed sentiment despite an overall positive global stock rally. The Stoxx 600 closed flat for the day, recording a weekly gain of more than 1%, driven by strong earnings and optimism about U.S. economic growth following the new administration’s inauguration. Eurozone’s inflation in December slightly exceeded the European central bank’s target, leaving room for potential interest rate cuts in the future.
- Among significant movers on the Stoxx 600, shares of Burberry Group (BRBY.GB; BRBY:LN) jumped almost 10% after the company reported a smaller-than-expected sales decline in Q3 FY25.On the flip side, shares of Swedish telecommunication equipment maker Ericsson (ERAF.SE; ERICA:SS) plunged more than 13% after the company missed both top- and bottom-line estimates for Q4 FY24.
- The Stoxx 600 traded at a fresh 52-week high, above all its key moving averages, after having gained almost 1.3% through the previous week. We recommend a selective approach to adding names on a high-volume breakout or decisive retake of their key moving averages.
- Among sectors, Mining (+131bps) and Automobiles (+125bps) led the gains, while Telecommunications (-297bps) and Energy (-104bps) lagged the most.
- Among major indices, France’s CAC 40 gained for the ninth consecutive session, closing 0.4% higher, and was trading at a five-month high. Near-term resistance is expected at its June 2024 high. Germany’s DAX 30 was down 0.1%. However, it remains extended from its near-term support levels. The index was trading at new 52-week highs. The U.K.’s FTSE 100 closed 0.7% lower, trading above all its key moving averages. Near-term support is at its 10-DMA (-0.8%).
- Norway recorded its second distribution day.
- Eight of the 16 indices we track closed in the green. Nine are in a Confirmed Uptrend, one in an Uptrend Under Pressure, and six in a Rally Attempt. The average distribution day count stood at 2.5.
- Of the 33 European Focus List names, 32 ideas are trading above their 200-DMA, while 27 ideas are trading above their 50-DMA.
- Hugo Boss (BOSSX.DE; BOSS:GR) was added to the European Markets Focus List after the stock broke above the pivot of a stage-one cup base again following strong earnings print from Burberry-led U.S. holiday shopping.
- Actionable names in the Focus List include Adidas (ADSX.DE; ADS:GR), Rolls Royce Holdings (RR.GB; RR/:LN), 3i Group (III.GB; III:LN), Prysmian (PRY.IT; PRY:IM), Adyen (ADYE.NL; ADYEN:NA), Safran (SGM.FR; SAF:FP), Technogym (TGYM.IT; TGYM:IM), and Hugo Boss (BOSSX.DE; BOSS:GR).