EUROPE RESEARCH ROUNDUP-Bunzl, Equinor ASA, L'Oreal Oct 14 (Reuters) - Securities analysts revised their ratings and price targets on several European companies, including Bunzl, Equinor ASA and L'Oreal, on Monday. HIGHLIGHTS * Adidas AG ADSGn.DE : UBS raises target price to EUR 279 from EUR 275 * Bunzl BNZL.L : JP Morgan raises to overweight from neutral * Equinor ASA EQNR.OL : Morgan Stanley raises to equal weight from underweight * L'Oreal OREP.PA : Citigroup cuts target price to EUR 420 from

BUZZ-India's Active Clothing jumps on manufacturing deal with Adidas India Marketing ** Shares of Active Clothing Co ACTI.BO rise 11.1% to 106.98 rupees ** Apparels maker enters into manufacturing agreement with Adidas India Marketing to broaden customer base ** ACTI eyes fourth straight session of gains ** Busiest session for the stock in over a m

ANALYSIS-As Nike struggles, Adidas must surf Samba wave with caution Adidas' Samba and Gazelle sneakers boost sales but trend may not last Adidas introduces new colorways and models to maintain consumer interest Adidas has won market share in Europe as Nike struggled Nike withdrew annual revenue target this month By Helen Reid LONDON, Oct 8 (Reuters) - Nike's NKE.N ongoing struggles are giving Adidas ADSG.DE a chance to keep taking market share from its larger U.S.

FACTBOX-Retailers with highest number of shipments into US East Coast ports NEW YORK, Oct 3 (Reuters) - The largest dockworker strike in nearly fifty years has entered its third day at U.S. East Coast ports, threatening shortages of goods ranging from bananas to auto parts and causing a backlog of ships anchored outside major ports. Major retailers are implementing back-up shipping plans to ensure goods arrive in time for the peak holiday season.

European PE firm Altor to buy majority stake in Canada's iconic CCM Hockey Oct 2 (Reuters) - Private equity firm Altor said on Wednesday it has agreed to buy a majority stake in Canada's iconic 125-year-old brand CCM Hockey, which specializes in manufacturing sports equipment and apparel. Private equity firms are increasingly looking towards the booming sports sector, where companies partner with popular leagues that attract large crowds and foster a loyal customer base.