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In January 2026, BASF issued guidance for 2025, forecasting sales of €59.7 billion and EBIT of €1.6 billion, both below 2024 levels when excluding discontinued Coatings operations. Despite the softer sales and EBIT outlook, BASF expects 2025 net income of €1.6 billion, comfortably above both analyst consensus and the prior year. Next, we’ll assess how BASF’s lower EBIT but stronger net income guidance shapes the company’s investment narrative for the year ahead. The end of cancer? These 29...

Recent rule changes in India increasing the foreign direct investment limit in insurance to 100% and opening GIFT City to more global reinsurers have put Münchener Rückversicherungs-Gesellschaft in München (XTRA:MUV2) in sharper focus for investors. See our latest analysis for Münchener Rückversicherungs-Gesellschaft in München. The FDI rule change in India comes as Münchener Rückversicherungs-Gesellschaft in München’s share price has eased recently, with a 30 day share price return of 4.22%...

secunet Security Networks (XTRA:YSN) released preliminary 2025 figures at the upper end of its outlook, with management pointing to stronger revenue and order intake across Public Sector, Defence & Space, and the Business Sector. See our latest analysis for secunet Security Networks. The strong preliminary 2025 figures arrive after a sharp share price move, with a 30 day share price return of 29.77% and a 12 month total shareholder return of 87.41%, suggesting momentum has picked up again...

Recent share performance and current snapshot Metro (HMSE:B4B) has drawn investor attention after recent trading saw the share price close at €5.81, with returns of around 0% over the past week and 1.6% over the past month. Over the past 3 months, the stock shows a return of about 4.3%, while year-to-date performance aligns with the monthly figure at roughly 1.6%. These moves sit against a backdrop of reported revenue of €32.4b and a net income loss of €218.0m. See our latest analysis for...

As the eurozone economy continues its modest recovery, bolstered by stronger investment and household consumption, European markets are showing signs of resilience despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainties. In this environment, dividend stocks can offer investors a combination of income and stability, making them an attractive choice for those looking to navigate the current market landscape.

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ATOSS Software (XTRA:AOF) is back in focus after reporting Q4 earnings with EBIT about 25% above consensus, capping its twentieth consecutive record year in 2025 and reinforcing management’s revenue and margin targets for 2026 and 2027. See our latest analysis for ATOSS Software. Despite the strong Q4 and twentieth consecutive record year, the stock has lost ground recently, with a 30 day share price return of 13.72% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 17%. However, the 3 year total...

Bechtle AG ( ETR:BC8 ), might not be a large cap stock, but it led the XTRA gainers with a relatively large price hike...

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DWS Group GmbH & Co. KGaA recently announced it will pay an annual dividend of €3.00 per share on June 8, 2026, following strong earnings, higher performance and management fee revenues, and broad-based Q4 inflows across segments and regions. Alongside this dividend decision, DWS revealed that it exceeded its three-year earnings-per-share target with a very large increase and set new financial ambitions through 2028, signaling a sharpened focus on profitability and efficiency. We will now...

Stabilus SE ( ETR:STM ) has announced that on 9th of February, it will be paying a dividend of€0.35, which a reduction...

MVV Energie AG ( ETR:MVV1 ) will increase its dividend from last year's comparable payment on the 18th of March to...

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DEMIRE Deutsche Mittelstand Real Estate AG ( ETR:DMRE ) shareholders will doubtless be very grateful to see the share...

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In January 2026, tonies announced that a lightning yellow, Pikachu-inspired special edition Toniebox 2 and four Pokémon Tonies, Pikachu, Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle, will launch globally from summer 2026 as part of its partnership with The Pokémon Company International. This collaboration brings an audio-first spin to one of the world’s best-known entertainment franchises, potentially deepening tonies’ appeal with both children and nostalgic parents. Next, we’ll explore how expanding...

In January 2026, Uniper agreed to sell part of its Staudinger power plant site in Großkrotzenburg to TenneT Germany, enabling the earlier construction of a new 380-kilovolt switching station that will form a central grid node for the Rhine-Main region’s electricity supply by around 2030. This new grid hub not only bolsters power connections for Frankfurt’s data center cluster but also underpins Uniper’s planned hydrogen-ready CCGT plant, potential battery storage and future data center...

Why Schaeffler’s latest results are back in focus Schaeffler (XTRA:SHA0) is back on investors’ radar after its 2025 results landed in line with guidance, supported by strong free cash flow from early OEM payments and improved profitability across several divisions. See our latest analysis for Schaeffler. The latest results arrived after a sharp 7 day share price pullback of 16.11% and a 1 day decline of 7.04%, even though the 90 day share price return of 41.19% and 1 year total shareholder...

Fresh guidance puts Continental’s 2025 sales expectations in focus Continental (XTRA:CON) has updated investors with earnings guidance for Q4 and full year 2025, indicating consolidated sales of about €5.0b for the quarter and roughly €19.7b for the year, within its €19.5b to €21.0b guidance range. See our latest analysis for Continental. The guidance lands after a softer recent patch for the shares, with a 30 day share price return of a 2.86% decline, but a 1 year total shareholder return of...

Adidas has launched a €1b share buyback program, signaling renewed confidence from management. The program comes alongside record annual revenues and strong demand across key product lines. Adidas plans to fund the buyback from expected cash flow, reflecting its current financial position. For investors watching XTRA:ADS, the new buyback comes at a time when the share price sits at €149.15 and longer term returns have been mixed. The stock is up 3.8% over the past week, but shows declines...

Gematik’s draft PoPP specifications keep Redcare Pharmacy (XTRA:RDC) at the center of Germany’s e-prescription rollout, with its Shop Apotheke app confirmed for continued, PIN free digital prescription redemption and future digital ID integration. See our latest analysis for Redcare Pharmacy. The PoPP news lands after a volatile stretch for Redcare Pharmacy, with the share price up 4.69% over one day and 5.84% over seven days, while showing a 30 day share price return of 5.30% and a year to...

Commerzbank (XTRA:CBK) has completed a substantial fixed income green bond aligned with the Climate Bonds Initiative. The transaction is intended to support sustainable finance activities and contribute to the bank's capital structure. Alongside the deal, Commerzbank has shared views on current global financial and geopolitical developments. The bank is also commenting on potential changes at the U.S. Federal Reserve, including the possible appointment of a new chair. For you as an...