Saturday, May 19, 2007

European Stocks Rise on Takeovers; Reuters, Hanson, Daimler and Nokia Gain

(Bloomberg) -- European stocks rose to a 6 1/2-year
high this week after companies reported earnings that exceeded
analysts' estimates and more than $75 billion in takeovers
boosted speculation of mergers in the media, building and auto
industries.

``Things look very rosy for stocks,'' said Thorsten
Winkelmann, who manages the equivalent of $4.7 billion at Allianz
Global Investors in Frankfurt. ``Many takeovers are happening and
companies have proven the outlook for corporate earnings was too
cautious.''


Read more at Bloomberg Stocks News

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