Stocks to Watch in Europe: LSE, Darktrace, Thales

The video discusses a share sale by Blackstone and Thomson Reuters, highlighting the sale of 23 million shares in LSE, with a focus on the price discount and Microsoft's interest. It then shifts to tech businesses, particularly Darktrace, analyzing its cash flow issues and operating profit decline. Finally, it covers the French defence giant's performance, noting disappointing sales despite increased defence budgets, with a potential boost from its digital ID business.

What was the reason behind the share sale by Blackstone and Thomson Reuters?

• Due to a decline in LLC's market value

• To invest in a new tech startup

• The end of a lockup period after LSE's acquisition of Refinitiv

• To raise funds for a new acquisition

Why are the shares being sold at a discount?

• To quickly liquidate assets

• To comply with regulatory requirements

• Because of a market crash

• To attract investors due to low returns

What is the main issue affecting Darktrace's financial performance?

• Regulatory challenges

• Increased competition

• Weak cash flow

• High operating costs

How did the French defense company's digital ID business perform?

• It showed a decline in sales

• It was discontinued

• It remained stable

• It experienced a significant increase in sales

What was the market's expectation for the French defense company's performance?

• A decline due to budget cuts

• A focus on non-defense sectors

• Strong results due to increased defense budgets

• Stable performance with no growth