European markets are set to open lower, with the FTSE 100 expected to drop 8 points to 8,341, the German DAX down 24 points to 20,334, and the CAC 40 anticipated to fall 8 points to 7,322, amid ongoing political turmoil in France.In Asia, Macquarie has identified several companies as top picks for 2025, forecasting share price increases of 50% to over 80% across various sectors, including technology, automotive, defense, and power utilities, reflecting a positive outlook for these industries.