On this episode of Stock Movers:
- Kering agreed to sell its beauty division to L’Oreal SA as part of a long-term strategic alliance. Shares of Kering rose as much as 5% in early trading on Monday morning. The stock has risen about 36% since the start of the year.
- B&M European Value Retail shares drop as much as 20% to hit an all-time low, after the retailer cut its guidance less than two weeks after issuing a profit warning, while announcing Chief Financial Officer Mike Schmidt is stepping down.
- European defense stocks rebound from last week’s slide after conflict reignited in Gaza over the weekend.Biggest gainers include Renk (+5.4%), Theon (+4.4%), Hensoldt (+3.8%), Rheinmetall (+3.4%).