Resource stocks edged lower after China reported mixed international trade data in October. Engie SA lifted its annual outlook. Associated British Foods declared a special dividend.

Ryanair said its annual profit is likely to exceed the previous record set in 2018, and the discount carrier plans to pay a regular dividend. Telecom Italia agreed to sell its landline network. PostNL reported a quarterly loss and estimated a weaker annual profit outlook.

A.P. Moeller-Maersk lowered its full-year outlook and announced a large job cut. BMW reported a decline in quarterly earnings. Vonovia reiterated its full-year outlook. Societe Generale said third-quarter earnings declined.

Aston Martin reported a wider-than-expected quarterly loss. ASOS plc said quarterly losses expanded as the company struggled with the post-pandemic bust. Next Plc lifted its profit outlook for the fourth time this year. Skansa AB said quarterly losses expanded, reflecting a weak commercial real estate market.

Anheuser-Busch reported higher-than-expected sales growth in the third quarter, but Carlsberg warned of weak consumer sentiment in Europe and Southeast Asia. Thales SA said new order inflows in the nine-month period declined from a year ago.

Reckitt Benckiser Group launched its stock buyback plan. Clariant AG agreed to acquire the Canada-based cosmetic company from IFF. Glencore lowered its 2023 nickel production estimate.

Sanofi SA reiterated its annual outlook, and the company plans to separate its consumer products business. Remy Cointreau lowered its annual outlook. MTU Aero Engines reiterated its annual outlook. Covestro AG confirmed merger talks with ADNOC.



Standard Chartered swung to a quarterly loss after the bank took a larger charge linked to the Chinese commercial property sector. WPP lowered its outlook for the second time in as many quarters. Mercedes-Benz cited growing pressures on sales margins.

Reckitt Benckiser reported weaker-than-expected comparable sales in the third quarter. Deutsche Bank said it plans to increase and accelerate distributions to shareholders. Worldline SA plunged after the French payment company lowered its annual growth estimate range.

Barclays said it plans to accelerate its cost-cutting plans and confirmed the bank is facing margin pressures. Bunzl said quarterly revenue edged lower. Puma reiterated its annual outlook. Hermes quarterly sales were ahead of expectations.

InterContinental Hotels Group said it is facing difficulties arranging financing for new development projects. Sika AG reiterated its annual outlook. L'Oreal SA sales fell short of market expectations.

Renault SA said weakness in Argentina and Turkey weighed heavily on its sales growth in the latest quarter. McBride PLC forecasted sales growth to extend in the fiscal 2024. Nokia reported mixed quarterly results.

Adidas AG revised higher its annual revenue outlook. Just Eat Takeway.com raised its adjusted operating earnings estimate. ABB Ltd forecasted lower revenue growth in the fourth quarter.

Rolls-Royce said it plans to trim its workforce. Lonza Group issued an earnings warning. Bellway said home sales in the fiscal 2024 are expected to fall sharply. Ericsson said third quarter revenue declined.



Ashmore Group said asset under management declined in the fiscal first quarter. Avon Protection said order book expanded at the end of the fiscal second-half. Sartorius AG lowered its annual outlook after weak third quarter results.