Puig stock soars 15%, but why market sees risk in Estée Lauder deal?

Puig shares jumped over 15% after Estée Lauder confirmed it is in talks on a potential merger, reviving investor excitement. The potential deal could meaningfully reshape the global prestige cosmetics market, though discussions are at the talk stage and not a signed transaction.

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Puig shares jumped over 15% after Estée Lauder confirmed it is in talks on a potential merger, reviving investor excitement. The potential deal could meaningfully reshape the global prestige cosmetics market, though discussions are at the talk stage and not a signed transaction.