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ASML Holding NV (ASML) isn’t a company; it’s the linchpin in the supply chain that global semiconductors need. Due to the uniqueness of supplying extreme ultraviolet, or EUV, lithography systems, the company enjoys a monopolistic position in its market.

HIVE Digital Technologies Ltd. ( NASDAQ:HIVE - - Equities researchers at HC Wainwright raised their FY2025 EPS estimates for shares of HIVE Digital Technologies in a research note issued on Thursday, November 14th.

Key Takeaways Over-reliance on new market penetration could prove to be unfruitful, while the world continues to grapple with cost-of-living pressures. Poor emerging market strategy could lead to failure in India and South America due to prohibitive costs.

Eterna Plc Q2/H1 Result– Strategic Turnaround Driving Renewed Growth Eterna Plc’s FY 2024 results reflect a strong turnaround marked by a return to profitability, double-digit top-line and gross profit growth, and strategic board and capital restructuring. The company has begun to reap the benefits of its repositioning across the energy value chain, including retail, lubricants, LPG, and aviation fueling.

Dangote Cement Plc (DCP) continues to show solid top-line growth, strong operational margins, and industry-leading market share. The company’s H1 2025 results demonstrate strong revenue expansion (+18% YoY) and a more-than-doubling of profit before tax (₦730.0bn vs ₦293.0bn in H1 2024).

VFD Group Plc delivered a strong financial performance for the half year ended June 30, 2025, showing significant top-line growth, improved profitability, and robust asset expansion. The Group's gross earnings rose by 44% YoY to ₦41.17 billion (H1 2024: ₦28.59 billion), driven by solid investment income and net gains on financial assets.

Wema Bank is delivering a compelling earnings recovery, underpinned by strong net interest income growth , recovering asset quality , and an expanding loan book. Catalysts driving the upside include: Net Interest Income Surge : A 105% YoY increase to ₦129.2 billion (H1 2025), fueled by aggressive asset re-pricing and increased lending activity, supported by a ₦225 billion growth in loans and advances (now ₦1.43 trillion).

Executive Summary Zenith Bank Plc posted a pre-tax profit of N625.6 billion (+strong YoY performance), supported by a resilient top-line and an exceptional surge in interest income (+60% YoY to N1.839 trillion). The bank’s strong funding base ( customer deposits of N23.48 trillion, 76% of assets ) and deliberate exposure to government securities boosted earnings despite weaker loan growth.

Okomu Oil Palm Company Plc delivered another robust performance in 9M 2025 , reflecting continued price strength in the palm oil market, increased output, and operational efficiency gains. The Group recorded a profit before tax (PBT) of ₦84.1 billion , up 106.7% year-on-year (YoY) from ₦40.7 billion in 9M 2024.