** Shares in LPKF LPKG.DE slip 4% after HSBC cuts the
German provider of laser manufacturing solutions to "hold" from
"buy", citing limited visibility and short-term risks amid
COVID-19 pandemic
** The broker adds LPKF's mid-term outlook of over 360
million euros ($444.20 million) in sales, based on the market
potential of the LIDE (Laser Induced Deep Etching) technology,
lacks evidence in terms of meaningful orders
** The stock is among the bottom performers of the German
small-cap SDAX index .SDAXI
($1 = 0.8104 euros)
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