BME:BBVA
BME:BBVABanks

Will BBVA’s 2025 Buyback and Middle East Push Change Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria’s (BME:BBVA) Narrative

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA) has recently reported on its 2025 share buyback program and secured in-principle regulatory approval from Abu Dhabi Global Market to obtain a Category 4 licence, enabling an expanded wholesale banking offering for corporate and institutional clients in the Middle East. Together, the active buyback activity and planned Middle East expansion highlight BBVA’s parallel focus on capital return and growing fee-based wholesale banking services in new...
BME:BKT
BME:BKTBanks

How Exane’s Shift From Outperform To Neutral At Bankinter (BME:BKT) Has Changed Its Investment Story

Earlier this week, Exane BNP Paribas cut its rating on Bankinter from “outperform” to “neutral,” saying European banks no longer offer a uniform upside and that it now prefers other names in the sector. The downgrade marks a shift from more than four years of consistent optimism toward European banks and signals that investors may need to be more selective when comparing Bankinter with peers such as HSBC and UniCredit. We’ll now examine how Exane’s move to a neutral stance affects...
BME:SAN
BME:SANBanks

Is Santander’s Focus on Large Mortgages Reframing Its UK Strategy for Banco Santander (BME:SAN)?

In early December 2025, Santander joined more than 20 UK lenders in trimming mortgage rates ahead of an anticipated Bank Rate cut, including a 3.51% deal for home movers on loans between £500,000 and £2,000,000. The decision to offer sharper pricing only on larger mortgages highlights Santander’s focus on higher-value, lower-unit-cost lending as competition intensifies in the UK housing market. We’ll now examine how Santander’s selective mortgage rate cuts fit into its wider investment...
BME:REN
BME:RENReal Estate

European Penny Stocks To Consider In December 2025

As the European markets continue to show strength, with the STOXX Europe 600 Index climbing 2.35% and major single-country indexes also seeing gains, investors are keenly observing the economic landscape. Amidst this backdrop of relatively subdued inflation and strategic fiscal adjustments, opportunities for growth remain a focal point for market participants. While 'penny stocks' might seem like a term from past trading eras, these smaller or newer companies can still offer significant...