Profit AEX with Vopak and Shell at the top | financial

The AEX index posted a 0.5% profit at 524.2 points around 14:00, following the 5% loss of the month of October. The AMX index then fell 0.3% to 751.2 points

The Dax in Frankfurt rose 0.3%, as did the CAC-40 in Paris, the FTSE in London rose by 0.5%.

The sanctions of the United States and its allies against Iranian petroleum products begin today. But the effect is directly questioned.

"It's a commercial boredom, a typical Monday," says Frank Bonsee, a trader at ABN Amro. "Optimism will come slowly considering the benefits, although investors are reluctant."

Investors look forward to the consequences of the mid-term US elections. On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve will meet, among other things, to discuss this interest. Bonsee: "Investors have few figures on large companies and see a lot of clouds.This may just go again, this recovery can also be a technical recovery."

The price of Brent crude oil had initially fallen 0.4%, but then had a fractional profit of $ 72.80 per barrel.

On Wall Street, where Chipmaker NXP is the first Dutch company listed on the Nasdaq 100 today, futures on the stock markets are lower, the Dow veli is 0.5%. The White House's economic adviser reported to CNBC a much less optimistic trade deal with China. President Trump spoke of a "long and good" conversation with Chinese Prime Minister Xi Jiping. He denounced US protectionism this weekend and said it would further open the Chinese markets.

The 10-year US rate fell to 3.2%. The strength of the euro rose slightly against the dollar, to 1.3979 dollar.

Vopak in the lead

The tanker company Vopak (+ 5.6%) recorded a decline in profits and turnover for the third quarter. It expects to achieve more sales next year and announces a gradual dividend yield. NIBC qualified the results as "good"

The telecommunications company KPN increased by 2%, partly in line with the European telecommunications companies

The Galapagos made a profit of 1.6%. The Galapagos raised their price target from 127 to 131 US dollars.

Brewer Heineken (+ 0.4%) paid $ 1.9 billion for the 40% stake in China's largest beer brewer, CR Beer.

The banks remained standing after the stress test. KBC anticipates that ING will significantly increase the number of loans granted. He added that he advised the recently attacked bank to buy at a target price of € 13.50. Kepler Chevreux has updated his opinion of keep to buy

Real Estate Fund Unibail Rodamco (-0.7%) benefited from a reduction in Morgan's course goal Stanley. Industries (-0.8%), DSM (-0.7%) and ArcelorMittal (-0.7%).

reported to medium-sized PostNL funds (-2.5%) minus profits and, with the already known decline in mail volumes (-12% letters), parcel delivery is increasing. PostNL opens three new sorting centers. According to KBC, the operating result has exceeded expectations.

Intertrust (+ 0.7%) wants to invest 500 million euros in bonds and becomes leader with a profit of 0.9% from the manufacturer BAM . (+ 2.9%), which comes with figures on Thursday.

With local funds, the detachment lost DPA by 3.3%. He reported a rise in turnover and a net profit lower than the consequences of the growing shortage of highly qualified professionals