Stock Movers Viaplay Gains, Trustpilot Rises, Neste Climbs
Mar 17, 2026
Chloe Millet, Bloomberg reporter on European markets, breaks down big stock moves. She covers Viaplay being eyed for a privatization and why shares jumped. She explains Trustpilot’s upbeat revenue outlook and AI positioning. She also outlines Barclays’ upgrade of Neste and the renewable-fuel momentum lifting its stock.
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Viaplay Attracts Take Private Interest
- Viaplay may be taken private by Canal+ and PPF Group, boosting its share price about 12% on the news.
- Canal+ and PPF are exploring buying shares they don't own after 2023 stakes, which could enable restructuring away from public-market scrutiny.
Canal+ Faces M&A Juggle After MultiChoice Purchase
- Canal+ recently acquired South Africa's MultiChoice, creating juggling risks for its M&A strategy.
- Analysts note the Viaplay move comes shortly after a UBS downgrade tied to that MultiChoice deal and accompanying uncertainty.
Trustpilot Positions As An AI Data Play
- Trustpilot signaled it sees strong AI-driven growth and forecasts margin expansion from 15% to 30% by 2030.
- CEO Adrian Blair emphasised partnerships where Trustpilot review data would power AI agents and yield efficiency-led margin gains.