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Agfa-Gevaert: A New Lease of Life Through Digitalisation and Materials Innovation A Careful Industrial Repositioning, Driven by Discipline, Digitalisation, and Speciality Materials Agfa-Gevaert (Euronext: AGFB) has undergone a transformation from an iconic photographic company into a focused digital imaging and specialty materials company. Following the sale of its Offset Solutions division to Aurelius Group in 2023, Agfa significantly reduced its exposure to the cyclical print sector and freed up capital for growth in higher-margin segments, such as digital radiology, industrial inkjet, and advanced chemical materials.Read more

Proximus: A Quiet Backup Plan Delivering 7% Gross Yield and Currency Upside The State-Backed Backup Plan with 7% Gross Yield and 15% Currency Upside. Proximus currently offers investors a solid gross dividend yield of around 7%, translating to approximately 5% net return after typical 30% taxes.Read more

Strong Operational Momentum Palm oil production up +19.1% YoY , driven by improved yields and extraction rates. Banana volumes up +3.4% , supported by maturing plantations.Read more

This belgian REIT feels confident in meeting customers needs and trends and challenges related to internet purchasing. I put its value to EUR 50 per share, which corresponds to the sectorial discount of 20 %.Read more

Why has the stock dropped? Proximus had to invest heavily in the deployment of Fiber.Read more

Key Takeaways Volume recovery in semiconductors and growing demand for sustainable materials are driving revenue growth and expanding high-margin opportunities across multiple end markets. Organizational efficiencies, strategic expansion in Asia-Pacific, and advanced digital innovation are strengthening profitability, competitiveness, and long-term earnings potential.Read more

Key Takeaways Rapid expansion in Asia, local production, and Biscoff's viral popularity are expected to accelerate growth and boost market share well beyond current analyst projections. Investments in digital channels and efficient supply chains should structurally raise margins, with premium pricing and e-commerce boosting profits and resilience against traditional industry pressures.Read more

Key Takeaways Strategic acquisitions and a strong M&A pipeline suggest future revenue growth and expanded net margins from realized synergies. Investments in digitalization and sustainability could drive operational efficiencies, improving net margins and earnings stability long-term.Read more

Key Takeaways Competition from fintech, neobanks, and digital alternatives is eroding KBC's core revenues and threatening long-term market share and fee sustainability. Rising regulatory and compliance pressures, coupled with regional economic exposure, risk further margin compression and stagnant or declining earnings.Read more