Stock Movers WPP Gains, Saab Up, SUSS MicroTec Rises
Nov 17, 2025
Chloe Millet, a Bloomberg reporter specializing in European markets, shares insights on significant stock movements. WPP experiences a surge as interest from Havas suggests potential acquisition, offering a lifeline amid challenges. Saab secures a €3.1 billion contract with Colombia for fighter jets, contributing to its impressive stock rally of 138% this year. Meanwhile, SUSS MicroTec sets ambitious sales goals for 2030, anticipating growth driven by AI clients, boosting optimism in the semiconductor sector.
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WPP's Troubles Make A Deal More Attractive
- WPP's prolonged operational struggles make a takeover look increasingly attractive to investors.
- Chloe Millet says investors may prefer a deal as a faster route to recovery than internal restructuring.
Streamline Operations When Growth Stalls
- Consider cost cuts and streamlining when a legacy firm is losing market share and clients.
- Chloe Millet explains WPP has been cutting costs and trying to reignite growth amid account losses.
Saab Rides Military Spending Surge
- Saab is benefiting from rising military spending and Sweden joining NATO.
- Chloe Millet highlights multiple recent contracts that could make this Saab's strongest quarter for orders.