On Friday,
- European markets ended the week lower, with the Stoxx 600 recording its biggest two-week loss since early
September, as concerns over high valuations in technology-related stocks, a U.S. government shutdown, and
cautious Federal Reserve comments weighed on investor sentiment. - Among key movers on the Stoxx 600, shares of ITV (ITV.GB; ITV:LN) surged 16.6% after the company confirmed
talks with Sky for a £1.6B sale of its media and entertainment arm, while shares of Monte dei Paschi (BMPS.IT;
BMPS:IM) rose 4.4% following better-than-expected Q3 profit and an upgraded 2025 outlook. Shares of Rightmove
(RMV.GB; RMV:LN) fell 12.5% on expectations of slower profit growth in 2026, while shares of IAG (IAG.GB; IAG:LN)
fell 11.6% following weak Q3 results and amid caution over U.S. travel demand. - The Stoxx 600 fell 0.6% and tested support at its 50-DMA. Next support is at its 100-DMA (-1.8%). We recommend
a selective approach to adding names on a high-volume breakout or decisive retake of their key moving averages. - Among sectors, Chemicals (+69bps), Food & Beverages (+68bps), and Automobiles & Parts (+65bps) were the
major gainers, while Technology (-197bps), Travel & Leisure (-137bps), and Banks (-95bps) were the only
decliners. - Among major indices, France’s CAC closed 0.2% lower and breached its 50-DMA. Next support is at its 10-DMA
(-1.2%). Germany’s DAX fell 0.7% and closed below its October low. Next support is at its 200-DMA (-0.9%). The
U.K.’s FTSE declined 0.6% and breached its 10-DMA. Support is at its 21-DMA (-1%). - Fifteen of the 16 markets we track closed in the red. Four markets are in a Confirmed Uptrend, seven in an Uptrend
Under Pressure, two in a Rally Attempt, and three in a Downtrend. - France was downgraded to a Downtrend from an Uptrend Under Pressure after the index breached its 50-DMA.
Portugal was shifted to an Uptrend Under Pressure from a Confirmed Uptrend after the index breached its 21-DMA. - The Stoxx 600 recorded its seventh distribution day, while Finland and Spain recorded their fourth and third,
respectively. The average distribution day count stood at 5.1. - All 14 European Focus List names are trading above their 200-DMA, while 11 names are trading above their 50-
DMA. - Actionable names in the Focus List include Technogym (TGYM.IT; TGYM:IM).
