Europe, the closing of the auction: Stock indices finished the session in the green zone
February 2, 2010 – 10:28 amEuropean stocks finished the session in the green zone after positive U.S. macroeconomic statistics.
Ryanair Holdings Plc shares rose 6.9% after the company’s profits exceeded analysts’ expectations. Paper Krones AG rose 7.4% after the improvement of the analysts of Equinet AG and Bankhaus Lampe recommendations on the assets of the company.
Northumbrian Water shares added 12%, the largest growth market of the company, since May 2003. Publication of The Sunday Times published the information that the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, owns 27% of the company, plans to hold a deal to buy the rest of the company for $2.7 billion, representatives of the Northumbrian Water has refused to comment.
Veolia Environnement SA shares rose by 2,7%. Papers of Severn Trent Plc added 3.8%, while shares of United Utilities Group Plc – 2,6%.
Paper Vivendi fell 2.8% after a jury in Manhattan Federal Court rendered a decision on the recognition of guilt of the company in his deception of investors and negligence. Paul Sanders, the lawyer of the company, said that the verdict will be appealed.
The pan-European FTSEurofirst 300 index rose by 0,53% – to 1017.30 points, the British FTSE index added 1,14% – to 5247 41 item, the German DAX rose by 0,81% – to 5654.48 points, the French CAC 40 – on 0,6% – to 3762.01 points.
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