Europe Movers: Aviva, CTS Eventim, Gerrsheimer, E.ON, Hargraves Lansdown, Merck, National Grid, Wizz Air

Aviva's first-quarter earnings were ahead of market expectations. CTS Eventim reported sharply higher operating earnings in the first quarter. Merck agreed to acquire Mirus Bio, and Gerresheimer signed an agreement to purchase the holding company of Bormioli Pharma. 

Europe Movers: Aalberts, Billeurd, British Land, Marks & Spencer, RS Group

Marks & Spencer reported its largest annual profit in more than a decade, and the company announced its final dividend of 2 pence per share. Aalberts NV, the Dutch engineering company, said organic revenue in the first four months of 2024 fell. 

Europe Movers: British Land Company, Keywords Studios, Resource Stocks, Ryanair

Keywords Studios said the company is in talks with a private equity group to go private. British Land Company agreed to sell its stake in a shopping center in Sheffield, UK, to Norges Bank Investment Management. 

Europe Movers: Engie, Land Securities, Richemont, SCOR, Unilever

Richemont announced a major shakeup of its management and appointed a new chief executive. Engie reiterated its annual operating earnings outlook. Land Securities said annual rental income declined amid persistent weakness in commercial real estate.

Europe Movers: Aegon, BT, Deutsche Telekom, easyJet, Eni, Future PLC, Sage Group, Siemens, Swiss Re, Zurich Insurance

The Italian finance ministry plans to trim its stake in energy company Eni SpA. Aegon launched a stock repurchase plan. Siemens reported a decline in its fiscal second-quarter earnings. The UK-based publishing company launched another stock repurchase program. 

Europe Movers: ABN Amro, Britvic, Hunting, InPost, Neste, ThyssenKrupp, Vodafone

ThyssenKrupp lowered its revenue and earnings outlook for the second time in three months. ABN Amro reported strong first quarter earnings but a measure of liquid capital declined in the period. Britvic announced stock buyback plan.

Europe Movers: Anglo American, Delivery Hero, Flutter Entertainment, Rheinmetall, Veolia, Vodafone Group

Anglo American announced its plans to sell several assets as part of its turnaround efforts. Veolia Environnement met its core earnings expectations in the first quarter and won a desalination plant contract in the UAE. Flutter Entertainment said first-quarter losses expanded. 

Europe Movers: Adesso, Ceconomy, Diploma, Mission Group, Victrex

Diploma, the cable and wire product maker, lifted its annual earnings outlook. Ceconomy, the German electronics retailer, said adjusted annual earnings are likely to surpass market expectations. Adesso swung to a loss in the first quarter, despite a strong rise in revenue. 

Europe Movers: CRH, Cairn Homes, IAG, Iveco, Resource Stocks

Resource stocks advanced in the hopes that demand for iron ore and copper is likely to rebound after China's imports advanced in April. CRH, the building materials company, reiterated its annual outlook.

Europe Movers: BAE, Banco de Sabadell, BBVA, ITV, John Wood, Nexi, Telefonica

BBVA launched a hostile takeover offer for Banco Sabadell. Nexi, an Italy-based payment processor, commenced its stock buyback program and reported a rise in revenue and operating earnings. BAE Systems reiterated its full-year outlook. 

Europe Movers: Credit Agricole, Daimler Truck, Future. Krones, Henkel, Societe Generale, Trainline

Credit Agricole reported a surge in its quarterly profit. Societe Generale reported a smaller-than-expected decline in its quarterly profit and reiterated its annual outlook. Krones AG confirmed its 2024 outlook and said first-quarter profit increased.

Europe Movers: Hugo Boss, Novo Nordisk, Teleperformance, Smurfit Kappa, Shell, Standard Chartered, Vestas

Shell launched a $3.5 billion stock buyback plan to be completed in the second quarter. Hugo Boss reiterated its annual revenue and operating earnings growth outlook. Vestas reported an unexpected loss in the first quarter. 

Europe Movers: Aston Martin, Domino's Pizza, GSK Group, Next PLC

Domino's Pizza said comparable sales declined in the first quarter but rose from two years ago. Next PLC reiterated its full-year revenue and earnings outlook. GSK Group said the full-year revenue increase is likely to be closer to the upper end of its guidance. Aston Martin reported a wider loss.

Europe Movers: Adidas, Air France, Deutz, Glencore, HSBC, Hargreaves, Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis

HSBC said pre-tax quarterly profit declined, and the chief executive unexpectedly announced his plans to step down. Adidas raised its full-year outlook. Vonovia reiterated its 2024 outlook. Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis, and Volkswagen reported weaker-than-expected quarterly results.

Europe Movers: AstraZeneca, Atos, Banco Bilbao, Deutsche Bank, Vivendi

Deutsche Bank said its ongoing litigation costs are likely to negatively impact its second-quarter and full-year earnings. France moved to secure key divisions of the debt-laden Atos SE. Vivendi reported better-than-expected quarterly results.