Urge to merge

Article Abstract:

Europe could be entering a period of merger activity, spurred by a number of factors including political integration and monetary union, globalization and advances in information technology, according to UBS' Mark Howdle. Some sectors are likely to be particularly affected, and they include paper, food retailing, engineering, banks, defense, and aerospace. Less activity is expected in utilities, food and drink, computer services, autos and electronics. Some sectors such as construction and utilities are more constrained to domestic markets, while others, such as airlines and telecoms, are global markets.

Mergers & Acquisitions, Acquisitions and mergers

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'Business isn't bad, but guv, you want to watch that euro'

Article Abstract:

The euro is already weak and if it falls further it will be necessary to hedge if investing from the UK or US, which is expensive and complex. Germany and France have high industry cost structures and the European Central Bank must cope with booming fringe economies as well as ones that require cheaper money. Germany and France face a similar situation to Japan, with strategies not proving effective. Investors may not be able to find sectors that show relative strengths on the stock exchanges there.

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Price worries

Article Abstract:

Some European economies may be affected by deflationary pressures. This is not true for Germany, but French real estate assets are not likely to recover while the franc fort policy is adhered to. Consumer-oriented companies will also be affected by tight money in France. Smith New Court sees Sweden and Switzerland as offering the most attractions to investors in Jul 1995. Sweden should be aided by exports, while Switzerland should benefit from a strong currency.

Stock-exchange, Stock exchanges

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