<div id="readability-page-1"><div> Below are company-related news and stories from France and Benelux which could have an impact on the region's markets or individual stocks.EU/MERCOSUR: EU executive chief Ursula von der Leyen told European Union leaders on Thursday that the signing of the contentious EU-Mercosur trade deal had been delayed to January, EU sources told Reuters, casting some doubt on the future of the EU's trade expansion plans.RENAULT : Renault Group announced on Thursday that S&amp;P Global Ratings had raised its long-term credit rating for Renault SA to &#34;BBB-&#34;, bringing the automotive group's rating back into investment grade territory.SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC : Schneider Electric announced on Thursday that it had finalised the acquisition of the remaining 35% stake in its existing joint venture in India.STELLANTIS : Carmaker Stellantis will cut production at its Mulhouse site in France by 28% from current levels at the start of next year in order to adapt to market demand, said a Stellantis spokesperson.Pan-European market data:<div><table><tbody><tr><td>European Equities speed guide</td><td>(EUR/EQUITY)</td></tr><tr><td>FTSE Eurotop 300 index</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>DJ STOXX index</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Top 10 STOXX sectors</td><td>(.PGL.STOXXS)</td></tr><tr><td>Top 10 EUROSTOXX sectors</td><td>(.PGL.STOXXES)</td></tr><tr><td>Top 10 Eurotop 300 sectors</td><td>(.PGL.FTEU3S)</td></tr><tr><td>Top 25 European pct gainers</td><td>(.PG.PEUR)</td></tr><tr><td>Top 25 European pct losers</td><td>(.PL.PEUR)</td></tr></tbody></table></div>Main stock markets:<div><table><tbody><tr><td>Dow Jones</td><td> Wall Street report </td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Nikkei 225</td><td> Tokyo report</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>FTSE 100</td><td>CURRENCYCOM:UK100 London report</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Xetra DAX</td><td> Frankfurt items</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>CAC-40</td><td> Paris items</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>World Indices</td><td>(0#.INDEX)</td></tr><tr><td>Reuters survey of world bourse outlook</td><td>(EQUITYPOLL1)</td></tr><tr><td>European Asset Allocation</td><td></td></tr></tbody></table></div>Reuters News at a glance:<ul><li>Top News</li><li>Equities</li><li>Main oil report</li><li>Main currency report</li></ul></div></div>

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The EU-Mercosur trade deal signing is delayed to January, affecting EU trade plans. Renault's credit rating upgraded to "BBB-" by S&P Global Ratings. Schneider Electric finalizes acquisition of its joint venture in India. Stellantis to cut production at Mulhouse site by 28% next year. Pan-European market data and indices updates provided.

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