Overall risk-off sentiment prevailed among traders of European corporate debt, even as equities rebounded - although to a modest degree - from recent selloffs. The pan-European Stoxx 600 was lifted in part by gains in the oil-and-energy sector. A catalyst for some of these gains was to be found in news from Royal Dutch Shell PLC, whose shares advanced and led related stocks up (see notes above). Focus on capital requirements drew the attention of many investors, meanwhile, after results of BOE (Bank of England) stress tests hit the wires. Barclays PLC and Royal Bank of Scotland came in weakest among seven major banks tested, while the BOE noted "The combination of a disorderly Brexit, a severe global recession and stressed misconduct costs could result in more severe conditions than in the stress test." Of particular note, a 21% jump in Ocado Group PLC shares on M&A news lent additional sector cues. ADI (Advantage Data Inc.) extensive corporate-bond index data showed a net daily yield increment for high-grade versus high-yield constituents. High-grade bonds outpaced high-yield debt as of 4 PM London time. Among European investment-grade bonds showing a concurrence of top price gains, AstraZeneca PLC 2.375% 6/12/2022  made some analysts' 'Conviction Buy' lists. (See the chart for France Telecom bonds, above.)