Additional European Equity News

Tobacco Names - The government are looking to put anti-smoking cigarette cards into packets, in hopes for an extra 30k smokers to give up smoking and save GBP 1.6bln in health costs, according to The Times. (Times) 

Stellantis (STLAM IM/ STLAP FP) - UAW union says Chrysler parent, is seeking concessions in bargaining talks including cuts to medical coverage. (Newswires)

Vivendi (VIV FP) - Sees as "positive news" a preliminary deal for Italy's stake of up to 20% in Telecom Italia's Network, according to sources close to the Co. (Newswires)  

Valneva (VLA FP) - Announces PDUFA date extension for chikungunya virus vaccine candidate from the previously communicated end-Aug to end-Nov. (Newswires) 

Bechtle (BC8 GY) upgraded to Buy from Hold at Hauck & Aufhauser 

Fresenius Medical Care (FME GY) downgraded to Sell from Neutral at UBS 

Salmar (SALM NO) upgraded to Buy from Hold at Pareto Securities