European Stocks Close Lower

The video provides an overview of the European trading day, highlighting the decline in the stock 600 index due to risk aversion. It discusses the performance of various industry groups, with commodity producers leading the declines. Zalando's stock saw a significant increase after raising its full-year margin forecast, while Ericsson's shares fell due to disappointing numbers despite cost-cutting measures. Bayer's takeover offer for Monsanto was deemed financially inadequate, though further discussions are possible.

What was the overall performance of the stock 600 index during the European trading day?

• It closed lower by 4/10 of a percent.

• It remained unchanged.

• It closed lower by 1 percent.

• It closed higher by 4/10 of a percent.

Which industry group led the declines in the European market?

• Healthcare

• Commodity producers

• Technology

• Financials

What was the reason behind Zalando's significant stock rise?

• A merger announcement

• A change in management

• An improved full-year margin forecast

• A new product launch

Why did Ericsson's shares decline despite announcing cost-cutting measures?

• A change in leadership

• A new regulatory fine

• A competitor's success

• The numbers were a miss

What was Monsanto's response to Bayer's takeover offer?

• It proposed a higher offer.

• It rejected the offer as financially inadequate.

• It accepted the offer.

• It decided to merge with another company.