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Compagnie de Saint-Gobain has announced it will voluntarily delist its London Stock Exchange secondary listing, effective 10 February 2026, citing persistently low trading volumes, while maintaining its primary listing on Euronext Paris. This move consolidates liquidity and market focus in Paris, leaving UK holders of CREST Depository Interests to consider converting into directly tradable Euronext Paris shares. We’ll now assess how concentrating trading on Euronext Paris, and the...

If you are wondering whether Alstom at €26.19 is attractively priced or not, this article will walk you through what the current market price may be implying about its value. The stock has posted returns of 4.1% over the last 7 days, 11.5% over 30 days, 1.9% year to date, 29.3% over 1 year and 12.1% over 3 years, while the 5 year return stands at a 39.0% decline. Recent headlines around Alstom have focused on the share price recovery over the past year and how sentiment has shifted after a...

Recent contract wins for Exail Technologies (ENXTPA:EXA) in autonomous surface and mine neutralization drones are drawing fresh attention as investors weigh what expanded defense roles and recurring revenue potential might mean for the stock. See our latest analysis for Exail Technologies. The back to back defense contracts appear to have arrived during a strong run for the shares, with a 7 day share price return of 28.83% and a 1 month share price return of 18.78% contributing to a very...

Soitec’s Recent Share Performance in Context Soitec (ENXTPA:SOI) has attracted fresh attention after a period of mixed share performance, with the stock roughly flat over the past month but showing a return decline over the past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Soitec. That flat 1 month share price return sits between a sharp 7 day share price gain of 12.98% and a much weaker 3 month share price return of a 42.42% decline, while the 1 year total shareholder return of a 70.09% decline...

If you are wondering whether EssilorLuxottica Société anonyme is fairly priced at around €272.50, you are not alone. The stock often attracts attention from investors trying to work out if the current tag matches the quality of the business. The share price has had a mixed run, with a 1.0% return over the last 7 days, a 10.1% decline over the past month, but positive returns of 2.6% year to date, 18.4% over 1 year, 66.0% over 3 years and 128.9% over 5 years. Recent coverage of...

In early January 2026, Thales announced that Samsung Electronics’ System LSI Business won CES 2026 recognition for a new post-quantum–ready security chip embedding Thales’ hardened operating system and quantum-resistant cryptographic libraries to protect connected devices from both current and quantum-era cyber threats. This collaboration underlines Thales’ role at the forefront of post-quantum security, addressing “harvest now, decrypt later” risks for long-lived connected devices and...

If you are wondering whether Crédit Agricole at €17.32 is still reasonably priced after a strong run, this article will help you put that question into context. The share price has seen a 38.5% return over the past year and a very large gain over five years, while the recent 1.3% decline over 7 days and 2.6% drop year to date suggest sentiment has been more mixed in the short term. Recent headlines around large European banks have focused on capital strength, regulatory developments and how...

Engie stock in focus after new community solar projects Engie (ENXTPA:ENGI) is back on investor radars after ENGIE North America launched two community solar farms in Knox County, Illinois, aimed at providing clean energy and electricity bill savings to local subscribers. See our latest analysis for Engie. Those Illinois community solar projects land at a time when Engie’s €23.69 share price has seen firm momentum, with a 30 day share price return of 9.32% and a 1 year total shareholder...

Schneider Electric (ENXTPA:SU) is back on investor radars after committing more than $700 million to its U.S. operations, and it has also been named a key supplier in the growing data center cooling market for spaceport facilities. See our latest analysis for Schneider Electric. These U.S. expansion plans and exposure to data center cooling arrive while investor sentiment has been mixed, with a 4.1% 7 day share price return and a 3.1% year to date share price return set against a 1 year total...

In early January 2026, VINCI executed part of its share buyback programme by mandating an investment services provider to repurchase up to €600 million of its shares by 25 March 2026, within the price limit approved by shareholders. At the same time, VINCI disclosed that it had 581,816,830 shares in issue and 555,967,094 voting rights excluding treasury stock as of 31 December 2025, giving investors clearer visibility on its capital and governance structure. We’ll now examine how this...

As the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index reaches new heights, buoyed by an improving economic backdrop and a strong annual performance in 2025, investors are increasingly turning their attention to smaller, less prominent companies that may offer unique growth opportunities. In this environment of optimism and robust market sentiment, identifying stocks with solid fundamentals and potential for expansion can be key to uncovering hidden gems within Europe's diverse markets.

Carrefour recently signed an agreement to open 13 stores in Ethiopia, marking a past step-up in its African footprint and entry into a new high-growth retail market. This move highlights how Carrefour is extending its international presence beyond its existing core geographies, potentially broadening its revenue base across emerging markets. Next, we will examine how opening 13 Ethiopian stores could shape Carrefour's broader investment narrative and growth priorities. These 14 companies...

Gecina (ENXTPA:GFC) has attracted fresh attention after recent share moves, with the stock showing mixed returns over the past year and over a multi year period, prompting investors to reassess its valuation and income profile. See our latest analysis for Gecina. With the share price at €82.8 and a 1 day share price return of 4.22%, recent gains build on a positive year to date share price return of 3.24%. However, the 1 year total shareholder return of 1.16% decline and 5 year total...

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As the European market continues to thrive, with the STOXX Europe 600 Index hitting new highs and closing 2025 with its strongest annual performance since 2021, investors are increasingly looking towards dividend stocks for stable returns amidst an improving economic backdrop. In this environment, a good dividend stock is often characterized by a consistent payout history and solid fundamentals that can withstand varying market conditions.

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