EU BASIC INDUSTRIES: Syensqo: New CEO

Sep-17 06:11

CEO Ilham Kadri to step down. Will remain as special advisor.
Mike Radossich, President of "Performance & Care" and "Other Solutions" will succeed from 1st Jan.
(SYENS; Baa1/BBB+/NR)

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RATINGS: Ireland & Latvia Affirmed On Friday

Aug-18 06:11

Sovereign rating reviews of note from after hours on Friday include:
• Moody's affirmed Ireland at Aa3; Outlook Positive
• Morningstar DBRS confirmed Latvia at A, Stable Trend

EUROSTOXX50 TECHS: (U5) Testing Resistance

Aug-18 06:02
  • RES 4: 5575.00 High Mar 3 and a major resistance (cont) 
  • RES 3: 5568.00 High Mar 6  
  • RES 2: 5526.00 High Mar 19 / 20 (cont) 
  • RES 1: 5491.00 Intraday high 
  • PRICE: 5478.00 @ 06:47BST Aug 18
  • SUP 1: 5363.22 20-day EMA
  • SUP 2: 5345.89 50-day EMA 
  • SUP 3: 5280.00 Low Aug 7 
  • SUP 4: 5249.00 Low Aug 5   

A bullish theme in Eurostoxx 50 futures remains intact and the contract is trading at its latest highs. The print above the May and July highs strengthens a bull theme and signals scope for a climb towards 5575.00, the Mar 3 high (cont) and key resistance. Moving average studies remain in a bull-mode position, highlighting an uptrend. Support to watch lies at 5345.89, the 50-day EMA.

EQUITY OPTIONS: Late large Estoxx Option on Friday

Aug-18 06:01
  • SX5E (21st Nov) 4275/4225ps, bought for 1 in 75k.
  • SX5E (21st Nov) 4625/4575ps, bought for 2 in 37.5k.