Additional European Equity News

Armani - Named LVMH (MC FP), EssilorLuxottica (EL FP) or L'Oreal (OR FP) as the preferred purchasers of a stake, via Bloomberg. (Newswires) Giorgio Armani's initial 15% stake sale to be followed by a further 30-54.9% sale to the same designated buyer, not before 3 years and within 5 years, according to the will. 

Bavarian Nordic (BAVAB DC) - Reportedly, 3.3k shareholders unite against takeover. (Finans)

Ocado (OCDO LN) - Kroger (KR) is reviewing its automated e-commerce fufillment network, intends to use its stores more for the filling of orders. "taking a hard look at some of our automated facilities". (Newswires)

Vodafone (VOD LN) - Launched a partnership with UEFA. (Newswires) 

UK GDP - UK GDP Estimate MM (Jul) 0.00% vs. Exp. 0.00% (Prev. 0.40%); UK GDP Estimate YY (Jul) 1.40% vs. Exp. 1.50% (Prev. 1.40%)

Argenx (ARGX BB) downgraded to Hold from Buy at Deutsche Bank