

Deutsche Bank warns against tech valuations: After the long bull market, multiples are stretched, with little upside potential in the short term. RBC sees it similarly. When two major players slow down simultaneously, it’s usually not a contrarian indicator—but the opposite. #DeutscheBank #Tech #Valuation

ECB banking supervision gives the green light: UniCredit is permitted to exceed the 30% threshold at Commerzbank and increase its stake without limit. By year-end, approximately 50% of voting rights are expected to be held. The German champion is becoming Italian—and no one had to consult the workforce first. #Commerzbank #Takeover #Banks

Goldman Sachs reports strong results; stock dips 0.2%. Citigroup significantly beats earnings expectations—stock falls 5.6%. Major U.S. banks collectively report a $56.5 billion net interest income, marking their fifth consecutive record quarter. Yet the market isn’t celebrating. #GoldmanSachs #Banks #Earnings

BASF appears to have submitted a higher bid in its pursuit of Evonik, following the Evonik board’s rejection of the initial offer. The BASF management clarifies: "We are not spending billions on a company just to dismantle its key parts." Reassuring. Spending billions is only problematic if you clean up afterward. #BASF #Evonik #Acquisition

ASML releases Q3 earnings on Wednesday, needing to uphold the thesis that semiconductors and AI infrastructure are still holding the U.S. market together. Rising bond yields are increasing the cost of financing capital expenditures that no longer come close to being covered by ongoing cash flow. #ASML #ChipShortage #Earnings



