Tech rallies; Lottomatica jumps on acquisition

7. Sep 2026

(AWP Alliance News) - The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers in Europe's major stock indices on Monday.

----------

CAC 40 winners

----------

STMicroelectronics NV, up 2.8% at EUR46.13, tracks gains in Asia-Pacific tech stocks

Legrand SA, up 1.5% at EUR142.93, analysts at JP Morgan place stock on 'positive catalyst watch'

Eiffage SA, up 1.3% at EUR110.00

----------

CAC 40 losers

----------

Capgemini SE, down 3.0% at EUR104.20

Pernod Ricard SA, down 2.5% at EUR60.52

Dassault Systemes SE, down 2.4% at EUR20.54

----------

DAX 40 winners

----------

Infineon Technologies AG, up 3.3% at EUR58.88, Warburg Research raises rating to 'buy', sets price target at EUR84

MTU Aero Engines AG, up 2.5% at EUR356.65

RWE AG, up 2.4% at EUR59.64

----------

DAX 40 losers

----------

Sartorius AG, down 2.6% at EUR184.70

SAP SE, down 2.5% at EUR181.22

Qiagen NV, down 2.3% at EUR36.51

----------

FTSE 100 winners

----------

Admiral Group PLC, up 1.5% at 3,874.00p, Morgan Stanley raises rating to 'overweight'

Diploma PLC, up 1.4% at 7,222.50p

Standard Life PLC, up 1.2% at 944.00p, posts positive first-half results after Aegon purchase

----------

FTSE 100 losers

----------

Fresnillo PLC, down 2.3% at 3,075.00p

Haleon PLC, down 2.2% at 345.10p

RELX PLC, down 2.1% at 2,565.00p

----------

MIB 40 winners

----------

Lottomatica Group Spa, up 6.5% at EUR25.91, buys Spain's Cirsa

Prysmian Spa, up 2.9% at EUR126.03

STMicroelectronics NV, up 2.8% at EUR46.15

----------

MIB 40 losers

----------

DiaSorin Spa, down 2.4% at EUR73.70

Nexi Spa, down 2.1% at EUR4.20

Amplifon Spa, down 1.7% at EUR11.60

----------

SMI 20 winners

----------

ABB Ltd, up 1.5% at CHF78.70

Amrize Ltd, up 0.5% at CHF35.78

Geberit AG, up 0.3% at CHF564.40

----------

SMI 20 losers

----------

Novartis AG, down 3.7% at CHF125.13

Alcon AG, down 2.2% at CHF56.30

Logitech International SA, down 2.1% at CHF80.79

----------

European stock movers in focus:

----------

Lottomatica Group Spa, up 6.5% at EUR25.91, 12-month range EUR18.66-EUR28.29. The gaming operator targets around EUR200 million to EUR300 million of incremental online Ebitda on a run-rate basis by the third year following the closing of its combination with Spain's Cirsa Enterprises SA. Lottomatica says it sees a "tangible opportunity" to leverage its technology, product capabilities and omnichannel expertise alongside Cirsa's footprint, customer base and local presence in high-growth markets to drive "meaningful growth" in the combined company's online business. The EUR200 million to EUR300 million estimate is additional to, and not included in, the synergies previously announced as part of the transaction. Lottomatica also provides investors and analysts with additional information and supporting materials on the Spanish and rest-of-world markets, following "significant interest" since its September 2 announcement.

----------

STMicroelectronics NV, up 2.8% at EUR46.13, 12-month range EUR18.20-EUR70.85. The computer chipmaker tracks gains across Asia-Pacific technology stocks amid optimism that OpenAI's newest artificial intelligence model could spur increased demand for memory chips. ChatGPT-maker OpenAI says last week it will begin rolling out its latest AI model, GPT-6, also known as Astra, to selected customers. OpenAI sees the model as a key part of its push towards artificial general intelligence, while saying it has built in safeguards aimed at mitigating security risks.

----------

Standard Life PLC, up 1.2% at 944.00 pence, 12-month range 633.50p-948.50p. The retirement savings provider reports stronger-than-expected first-half results and says it remains on track to deliver its 2026 financial targets. Adjusted operating profit rises 25% to GBP563 million from GBP451 million, beating company-compiled consensus of GBP541 million, while total cash generation increases 15% to GBP900 million from GBP781 million, ahead of GBP804 million consensus. Standard Life lifts its interim dividend by 2.6% to 28.05p per share from 27.35p. It remains on track for GBP5.1 billion of total cash generation between 2024 and 2026 and GBP1.1 billion of adjusted operating profit in 2026. The firm expects around GBP500 million of excess cash this year, the final year in which it plans to use excess cash to reduce leverage. Chief Executive Andy Briggs says the GBP2.0 billion acquisition of Aegon's UK insurance and pensions operations and its recently announced UK pension risk transfer partnership will "further strengthen" its capabilities and customer offering.

----------

Hannover Re SE, down 1.8% at EUR256.00, 12-month range EUR223.40-EUR281.20. The reinsurer expects slightly lower but "generally risk-adequate" prices at the January 1 renewals, as intensifying competition puts pressure on pricing in the property and casualty reinsurance market. Hannover Re says prices declined overall during treaty renewals this year, though terms and conditions remained good and strong premium growth demonstrated that attractive opportunities remain. It notes greater competitive pressure for natural catastrophe covers and loss-free business, while pricing in other segments remains stable. In Europe, prices and terms are broadly stable, while in North America, property business remains at a risk-adequate level despite emerging rate reductions. In Asia Pacific, Hannover Re expects broadly stable or slightly softer reinsurance rates for 2027. The comments come during the Rendez-Vous de Septembre reinsurance industry gathering in Monte Carlo.

----------

EssilorLuxottica SA, down 1.6% at EUR147.45, 12-month range EUR146.65-EUR323.80. Chief Executive Francesco Milleri has overhauled the eyewear group's senior management following a public clash with founder Leonardo Del Vecchio's son, the Financial Times reports. Citing people familiar with the reorganisation, the FT says Milleri has streamlined the senior team as EssilorLuxottica seeks to integrate its traditional eyewear operations with its growing medtech business and accelerate expansion in North America. The changes follow the departure last month of Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio as chief strategy officer and Ray-Ban president, who will not be replaced, as well as several other senior executives. Their responsibilities have been consolidated into other roles. The FT notes Leonardo Maria said on Sunday that Milleri's reappointment when his term expires in April 2027 is "not a given" and will require the backing of the Del Vecchio family, which controls a 32% stake in EssilorLuxottica.

----------

By Eva Castanedo, Alliance News senior economics reporter

Comments and questions to newsroom [at] alliancenews.com