European Market News: Merrill on UBS, Goldman on Mining Stocks, Novartis Stake in Alcon, Friends Provident Bid

Merrill Lynch Raises UBS Rating from "Hold" to "Buy"; Goldman Sachs Adds Anglo American to "Convi...  More »

Merrill Lynch Raises UBS Rating from "Hold" to "Buy"; Goldman Sachs Adds Anglo American to "Conviction Buy" List, Raises Mining Stocks from "Neutral" to "Attractive"; Novartis to Buy 25% Stake in Nestle's Alcon Unit, S&P Lowers Long-Term Corporate Rating on Novartis to "AA-"; According to Grid, French Power Capacity to Rise 0.9% Through April 11; JC Flowers Revising Bid for Friends Provident  « Less