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Allfunds Group (ENXTAM:ALLFG) has announced an annual dividend of €0.20 per share. The stock will trade ex dividend on 11 May, with a record date of 12 May and payment scheduled for 14 May 2026. See our latest analysis for Allfunds Group. The dividend announcement comes after a solid run in the stock, with a 90 day share price return of 9.87% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 79.96%. However, the 5 year total shareholder return decline of 27.99% shows that the longer term picture has...

It's been a pretty great week for Aperam S.A. ( AMS:APAM ) shareholders, with its shares surging 15% to €47.22 in the...

US lawmakers are advancing the proposed MATCH Act, which aims to tighten export controls on advanced chipmaking tools. The draft legislation could restrict sales of ASML Holding's deep ultraviolet immersion lithography systems to China. The MATCH Act also targets servicing of existing equipment, potentially affecting ASML's installed base in the country. ASML Holding (ENXTAM:ASML) sits at the center of the high end chip equipment market, with a current share price of €1,187.4 and a 1 year...

Buy-back expansion and Spotify stake sale put capital allocation in focus Universal Music Group (ENXTAM:UMG) put capital decisions in the spotlight by doubling its share buy-back program to €1b and selling half its equity stake in Spotify after reporting flat first quarter revenue in reported terms. The company highlighted 8.1% revenue growth in constant currency and indicated that part of the Spotify proceeds will be distributed to artists as non recoupable checks, while investors weighed...

TKH Group (ENXTAM:TWEKA) has just reported full year 2025 adjusted EBITA in line with expectations, while flagging production delays at its Eemshaven subsea cable facility and a weak first quarter outlook. See our latest analysis for TKH Group. The recent news on production delays and the planned exit from part of the cable activities comes against a backdrop of firm momentum, with a 30-day share price return of 18.03% and a 1-year total shareholder return of 26.82%. This suggests investors...

Last week, you might have seen that ArcelorMittal S.A. ( AMS:MT ) released its quarterly result to the market. The...

Q1 earnings call puts focus back on Aperam’s fundamentals Aperam (ENXTAM:APAM) drew fresh attention after its pre recorded Q1 2026 earnings call on 30 April, a key moment for investors reassessing the stainless steel producer’s recent share price strength. The stock has logged a 0.1% gain over the past day and around 11% over the past week. These moves are likely shaped by how the latest quarterly update compares with expectations and what it implies for cash generation and balance sheet...

CTP N.V. has reported first-quarter 2026 results showing higher sales of €205.1 million, revenue of €251.9 million and net income of €212.5 million, alongside a year-on-year increase in basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations to €0.44. Separately, CTP has extended a 15-year lease with long-standing tenant Walz GmbH for a roughly 46,000 sqm single-tenant facility in southern Germany, reinforcing its focus on long-duration leases, modernization of assets and high client...

Flow Traders reported first-quarter 2026 results with sales of €155.9 million, revenue of €157.7 million and net income of €50.4 million, alongside higher earnings per share versus a year earlier. In parallel, the company reshaped its Asia-Pacific leadership, appointing industry veteran Frank Drouet as CEO APAC and adding new COO and CCO roles to support regional expansion and operational execution. Next, we’ll assess how Flow Traders’ stronger first-quarter earnings and refreshed APAC...

Akzo Nobel (ENXTAM:AKZA) opened the quarter in focus after reporting first quarter 2026 results, with sales of €2,386 million and net income of €93 million, both lower than the prior year period. See our latest analysis for Akzo Nobel. The latest results came against a weaker backdrop for shareholders, with a 90 day share price return of 15.8% and a 5 year total shareholder return loss of 43.67%. This suggests momentum has been fading despite the recent 0.58% 1 day share price gain to...

Why Wolters Kluwer’s latest AI push matters for shareholders Wolters Kluwer (ENXTAM:WKL) has rolled out new AI driven tools across its Financial & Corporate Compliance unit, including iLien Search Insights Report, iLien Filing Assistant, and upgrades to the CompliEditor Suite for real time disclosure creation. See our latest analysis for Wolters Kluwer. Despite the new AI tools rolling out, Wolters Kluwer’s recent share price performance has been weak, with a 90 day share price return of...

Why Heineken’s Hyderabad services hub matters for shareholders Heineken (ENXTAM:HEIA) has opened its Heineken Business Services India Centre in Hyderabad, adding an Asian hub to its existing network in Poland, Mexico and Brazil as part of the EverGreen 2030 transformation agenda. The new centre is focused on finance operations, digital and technology services, data and analytics, and global process work. Heineken plans to grow Business Services to about 3,000 roles worldwide by 2030. See our...

ING Groep (ENXTAM:INGA) reported first quarter 2026 net income of €1,556 million and basic earnings per share of €0.54, alongside a new €1.0b share buyback following completion of its previous programme. See our latest analysis for ING Groep. The fresh earnings beat and new €1.0b buyback have come alongside a 1-month share price return of 7.89%, while the 1-year total shareholder return of 43.12% points to momentum that has been building rather than fading. If this kind of sustained progress...

What is driving the latest move in ASML Holding (ENXTAM:ASML)? ASML Holding (ENXTAM:ASML) shares have been in focus after the company raised its revenue projections, supported by heavy AI and memory focused equipment orders from major customers such as SK Hynix and Samsung. See our latest analysis for ASML Holding. At a share price of €1,222.40, ASML has a 1 day share price return of 2.5% and a 30 day share price return of 5.29%. Its 1 year total shareholder return of 102.36% and 5 year total...

In April 2026, Fugro announced a Supervisory Board reshuffle, with Vice Chairman Ron Mobed succeeding Sjoerd Vollebregt as Chairman, Marc de Jong becoming Vice Chairman, and the nomination of experienced financial executive Jabine van der Meijs to join the Board and Audit Committee after an extraordinary shareholders’ meeting. This governance refresh, combining continuity in existing board members with added financial oversight expertise, could influence how investors assess Fugro’s...

IMCD (ENXTAM:IMCD) is back in focus after first quarter 2026 results and its Annual General Meeting, where shareholders approved a €1.81 per share cash dividend alongside recently completed acquisitions. See our latest analysis for IMCD. Those solid first quarter earnings, cash generation and new acquisitions appear to have reset sentiment around IMCD, with a 27.1% 3 month share price return and improving short term momentum, in contrast with a 1 year total shareholder return of a 15.7%...

AI partnership with Google Cloud puts CVC’s portfolio in focus CVC Capital Partners (ENXTAM:CVC) drew fresh attention after announcing a multi year partnership with Google Cloud to speed up AI adoption across its portfolio companies in sectors such as retail, healthcare and financial services. See our latest analysis for CVC Capital Partners. At a share price of €12.95, CVC has a 1 month share price return of 14.91%, while its year to date share price return of 7.70% and 1 year total...

Aalberts reported positive organic revenue growth and higher margins in its latest quarterly update. Recent acquisitions were integrated successfully, supporting performance across all operating segments. The company reaffirmed its long term "thrive 2030" plan and outlined expectations for continued progress in the coming year. Management, including the CEO, highlighted ongoing transformation efforts and operational execution. Aalberts (ENXTAM:AALB), trading at €32.28, comes into focus...

Why Theon International’s latest earnings and dividend proposal matter for shareholders Theon International (ENXTAM:THEON) has drawn fresh attention after releasing full year 2025 results alongside a proposed dividend. This gives investors new data on revenue, profitability and cash returns following its recent rights issue. See our latest analysis for Theon International. Following the earnings and dividend announcement, Theon International’s share price of €31.56 comes after a 7 day share...

ASM International (ENXTAM:ASM) is back in focus after Q1 2026 results showed sales of €862.5 million and a move to €238.5 million net income, alongside management’s new revenue guidance for the rest of 2026. See our latest analysis for ASM International. At a share price of €830.6, ASM International has seen a 23.45% 1 month share price return and a 49.98% year to date share price return, while the 1 year total shareholder return is 88.07%. This suggests momentum has been strong as investors...

ArcelorMittal (ENXTAM:MT) is back in focus after its first quarter 2026 earnings call, where management highlighted higher profitability, record iron ore output, and a pipeline of energy transition projects. See our latest analysis for ArcelorMittal. The Q1 2026 results and energy transition projects appear to be feeding into the story investors are watching, with the 1 month share price return of 7.84% and year to date share price return of 23.53% sitting alongside a very strong 1 year total...

CTP (ENXTAM:CTPNV) has opened 2026 with Q1 revenue of €251.9 million and basic EPS of €0.44, setting the tone for how its latest results feed into the broader 12 month picture. The company has seen revenue move from €221.2 million and EPS of €0.41 in Q1 2025 to trailing 12 month revenue of €1.0 billion and EPS of €2.29. This gives investors a clearer sense of how the current quarter sits within its recent track record. With a large one off gain of €998.8 million still influencing the trailing...