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:ALM
BME:ALMPharmaceuticals

What Almirall (BME:ALM)'s €250 Million Bond Issue Means For Shareholders

Almirall, S.A. recently completed a €250 million fixed-income offering, issuing 3.75% senior unsecured notes due 2031 at 100% of principal. This successful bond placement increases Almirall’s financial flexibility, which could matter for funding its dermatology pipeline and managing upcoming investment needs. Next, we’ll examine how this new €250 million senior unsecured issuance could influence Almirall’s investment narrative and future capital allocation. Find companies with promising cash...
BME:FAE
BME:FAEPharmaceuticals

European Penny Stocks To Watch In December 2025

As December 2025 unfolds, the European markets are showing a mix of cautious optimism and strategic anticipation, with the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index posting modest gains amid hopes for interest rate cuts in major economies like the U.S. and UK. In this climate of economic recalibration, investors are increasingly looking towards opportunities that might offer both stability and growth potential. Penny stocks, although an older term, continue to represent a fascinating segment of the...
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:IBE
BME:IBEElectric Utilities

Iberdrola (BME:IBE) Valuation Check After €170m Boost for New Energy Storage Projects

Iberdrola (BME:IBE) just secured 170 million € in grants to accelerate a suite of energy storage projects, ranging from large scale batteries to pumped storage upgrades, putting its grid flexibility strategy firmly in the spotlight. See our latest analysis for Iberdrola. That backdrop helps explain why, despite a slightly softer week, Iberdrola’s year to date share price return of 31.19 percent and 1 year total shareholder return of 39.64 percent signal building momentum as the market leans...
BME:ACS
BME:ACSConstruction

European Growth Stocks With Insider Ownership Expecting 41% Earnings Growth

As the European market navigates a landscape of mixed returns and fluctuating economic indicators, investor optimism is buoyed by hopes for interest rate cuts in major economies. In this environment, growth companies with high insider ownership stand out as potentially strong contenders due to their alignment of interests between management and shareholders, particularly when anticipating significant earnings growth.
BME:TEF
BME:TEFTelecom

Telefónica’s Long-Term LaLiga Rights Deal Might Change The Case For Investing In Telefónica (BME:TEF)

In November 2025, Telefónica Audiovisual Digital, S.A.U. was provisionally awarded exclusive pay-TV rights in Spain to five LaLiga matches per matchday through the 2031–32 season, including first pick in 19 matchdays each year, for a total fee of €2.64 billion (about €527.17 million per season). The award underpins Telefónica’s plan to keep Movistar Plus+ customers accessing all LaLiga fixtures alongside its recently secured European football competitions, reinforcing its position as a key...
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:IBE
BME:IBEElectric Utilities

The Bull Case For Iberdrola (BME:IBE) Could Change Following New EU-Backed Grid-Scale Storage Grants

Iberdrola has secured €170 million in grants, co-financed by European Regional Development Fund money and awarded by Spain’s IDAE, to support 11 battery storage projects, three industrial thermal storage initiatives, and an expansion of pumped storage capacity. This funding deepens Iberdrola’s role in grid-scale storage, potentially enhancing the flexibility and reliability of its renewable-heavy power portfolio across key markets. We’ll now explore how this new grant-backed energy storage...
BME:MCM
BME:MCMForestry

Undiscovered European Gems with Strong Potential December 2025

As the European market navigates mixed returns with the STOXX Europe 600 Index edging higher on hopes of interest rate cuts, investors are closely watching economic indicators such as inflation and GDP revisions, which reveal a resilient yet cautious environment. In this context, identifying stocks with strong fundamentals and growth potential becomes crucial for investors seeking opportunities amidst evolving market dynamics.
BME:ITX
BME:ITXSpecialty Retail

Assessing Inditex (BME:ITX) Valuation After Earnings Lift IBEX 35 to New Highs

Industria de Diseño Textil (BME:ITX) just posted higher nine month sales and earnings, and the market reacted quickly as the stock climbed while the IBEX 35 pushed to fresh highs. See our latest analysis for Industria de Diseño Textil. The latest nine month numbers appear to have reignited interest in Industria de Diseño Textil, with a 26.38% 90 day share price return and a hefty 141.82% three year total shareholder return suggesting momentum is still building rather than fading. If this...