Finnish General Merchandise and Department Stores Stock News

Sampo Oyj (HLSE:SAMPO) has seen steady movement lately, sparking some interest from investors curious about its position in the Finnish insurance market. The stock dipped slightly over the past day, but has been broadly positive this year. See our latest analysis for Sampo Oyj. Despite a modest pullback in the last day, Sampo Oyj’s share price has gained over 24% year-to-date and delivered a total shareholder return of 101% over the past five years. That kind of sustained momentum suggests...

Key Insights Valmet Oyj's estimated fair value is €47.54 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current share price...

Regular readers will know that we love our dividends at Simply Wall St, which is why it's exciting to see Elisa Oyj...

With its stock down 3.8% over the past month, it is easy to disregard Kemira Oyj (HEL:KEMIRA). However, stock prices...

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Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...

Orion Corporation recently announced that its insomnia drug candidate ODM-105 (tasipimidine) failed to achieve the primary goal in its Phase 2 UNITAS clinical study, showing no meaningful improvement over placebo in key measures such as sleep onset and duration. This clinical setback is significant given the large market potential for insomnia treatments and places increased focus on Orion’s research pipeline. We'll explore how the trial disappointment around ODM-105 shapes Orion's...

Recently, Kalmar announced it secured major equipment and service contracts, including supplying 14 hybrid AutoStrad machines to Patrick Terminals in Australia, five hybrid straddle carriers to Rotterdam Shortsea Terminals in Europe, and a three-year maintenance agreement with Noatum Ports Malaga in Spain. These contracts highlight both ongoing demand for Kalmar’s hybrid automation equipment and growth in recurring service revenue through multi-year client partnerships. We’ll examine how the...

In late July 2025, UPM-Kymmene Oyj completed employee consultations and confirmed the permanent closure of paper production at its Kaukas mill, with the transition of coated mechanical paper output to the Rauma facility and a personnel reduction of 220, while maintaining its other key operations at Kaukas. This move reflects ongoing restructuring within UPM’s business in response to declining paper demand and persistent cost pressures in the Finnish wood market. We’ll examine how UPM’s...

Hiab Oyj (HLSE:HIAB) is making headlines as its Board of Directors approved the payment of a special cash dividend of €1.57 per share. For investors, a special dividend like this often reflects management’s confidence in the company’s financial health. See our latest analysis for Hiab Oyj. Hiab Oyj’s recent special dividend comes on the heels of some notable leadership appointments and steady operational momentum. While short-term share price performance has been soft, down 2.5% over the past...

Regular readers will know that we love our dividends at Simply Wall St, which is why it's exciting to see Puuilo Oyj...

Metso Oyj (HLSE:METSO) shares have shown mixed performance over the past month, catching the attention of investors who keep an eye on industrials. Recent returns provide an interesting starting point to consider its potential. See our latest analysis for Metso Oyj. After a remarkably strong start to the year, Metso Oyj’s share price momentum has leveled out in recent weeks. However, the bigger picture remains positive. The stock’s impressive 28.73% year-to-date share price return and 31.05%...

Admicom Oyj (HLSE:ADMCM) posted net profit margins of 13%, down from 17.7% a year ago, as earnings continued a five-year trend of 7.7% annual declines. The latest results were heavily impacted by a one-off €3.7 million loss. Analysts see a turnaround ahead, projecting earnings to climb 27.7% per year over the next three years and revenue to outpace the Finnish market. With shares trading at €45.95, below the fair value estimate of €67.58, investors are weighing recent margin pressures and...

Paper and packaging stocks, including Stora Enso Oyj (HLSE:STERV), came under pressure after sector peer Mondi announced disappointing quarterly results and issued a profit warning. Investors are closely watching for further signs of weakness or downward earnings revisions. See our latest analysis for Stora Enso Oyj. Stora Enso’s share price has slid 10.7% year-to-date, with the latest sector selloff adding to a downward trend that has persisted for much of the past year. Over the past 12...

Puuilo Oyj ( HEL:PUUILO ) will pay a dividend of €0.35 on the 23rd of October. This will take the annual payment to...

The European stock market has recently experienced a boost, with the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index reaching record levels amid a rally in technology stocks and expectations for lower U.S. borrowing costs. This positive momentum creates an intriguing backdrop for investors exploring opportunities in smaller or newer companies, often referred to as penny stocks. Although the term 'penny stock' might seem outdated, these investments can still offer significant growth potential when backed...

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European markets have been buoyed by a rally in technology stocks and expectations for lower U.S. borrowing costs, with the STOXX Europe 600 Index reaching record levels. In this context, penny stocks—often smaller or newer companies—remain an intriguing investment area due to their potential for significant returns when backed by strong financials. We'll explore several European penny stocks that combine balance sheet strength with long-term potential, offering investors the chance to...

Kesko Oyj ( HEL:KESKOB ) is about to trade ex-dividend in the next three days. The ex-dividend date is two business...

Kalmar Oyj (HLSE:KALMAR) has been drawing investor interest lately, even though there has not been a headline-making catalyst driving recent trading activity. Still, its recent stock movement shows some interesting divergences worth paying attention to. See our latest analysis for Kalmar Oyj. Kalmar Oyj's share price has seen steady upward momentum year to date, with an 11.7% share price return, and its total shareholder return over the past year stands out at 30.8%. This suggests investors...

On October 7, 2025, Nokia announced the launch of the world’s first 50G PON solution featuring post-quantum broadband and advanced AI-powered automation, alongside new partnerships and technology deployments in fiber, smart buildings, and data center networks. This wave of innovation highlights Nokia's efforts to position its network offerings as future-proof with quantum-safe encryption, seamless upgrade paths, and operational enhancements driven by AI, addressing key enterprise and cloud...

Earlier this week, the paper and packaging sector came under pressure after competitor Mondi issued a profit warning and reported earnings that missed expectations, triggering a selloff across related companies, including Stora Enso Oyj. This underscores how sentiment around sector-wide challenges can rapidly influence market perception for individual players, regardless of their own recent performance or growth initiatives. We'll examine how this sector-wide caution signaled by Mondi could...

Mandatum Oyj's (HEL:MANTA) stock is up by 3.0% over the past three months. Given that stock prices are usually aligned...

Kesko Oyj ( HEL:KESKOB ) will pay a dividend of €0.23 on the 21st of October. The dividend yield of 5.0% is still a...