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As the eurozone economy continues its modest recovery, with confidence strengthening and investment boosting growth, European markets are showing resilience despite mixed performances across major indices. In this environment of cautious optimism, dividend stocks can offer a stable income stream and potential for capital appreciation, making them an attractive consideration for investors seeking reliable returns amidst ongoing economic uncertainties.

In late January 2026, the Government of Liberia and ArcelorMittal amended and ratified their Mineral Development Agreement, extending it to 2050 with a renewal option, supporting a US$1.80 billion expansion that lifts iron ore capacity, rail and port infrastructure, and includes a US$200 million payment for extended mining rights and reserved rail access. This deal not only deepens ArcelorMittal’s long-term footprint in West African iron ore, it also grants privileged use of a key rail...

Signify N.V. ( AMS:LIGHT ) has announced that it will be increasing its dividend from last year's comparable payment on...

Even though ASML Holding N.V.'s ( AMS:ASML ) recent earnings release was robust, the market didn't seem to notice...

Fugro was recently contracted to conduct extensive geophysical and geotechnical site surveys for a 2‑GW offshore wind project and the NordSee Energies 1 wind farm in the German North Sea, supporting turbine foundation and cable route design. By deploying five specialist vessels and advanced survey technology across roughly 200 square kilometers, Fugro is underscoring its role as a key geo‑data partner to major offshore wind developers such as TotalEnergies. Next, we’ll examine how these...

Anthropic has released advanced legal AI tools aimed at automating legal research, contract review, and professional services workflows. These products directly target areas that are central to Wolters Kluwer's legal and professional information business. The move is raising fresh competitive risks for ENXTAM:WKL as large general AI providers expand deeper into legal tech. Wolters Kluwer, trading at around €70.04, is a long established player in legal, tax, and professional information,...

Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize (ENXTAM:AD) has drawn fresh attention after recent share price moves, with the stock showing mixed returns over the past year and longer term performance that some investors may now be reassessing. See our latest analysis for Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize. The recent upswing, including a 1-day share price return of 1.44% and 7-day share price return of 4.69% to €33.92, contrasts with a weaker 90-day share price return of 5.59%. The 5-year total shareholder return of...

In early February 2026, Pharming Group reported that the U.S. FDA issued a Complete Response Letter for its supplemental New Drug Application seeking to extend Joenja’s use to children aged 4 to 11 years with APDS, requesting more pediatric pharmacokinetic data and clarification on a batch-testing analytical method. An important angle for investors is that Joenja’s existing U.S. approval for patients aged 12 and older remains intact, while younger pediatric access now hinges on resolving...

AMG Critical Materials N.V. announced that its subsidiary AMG LIVA previously installed its Hybrid Energy Storage System, combining Lithium-Ion and Vanadium Redox Flow batteries with AI-based controls, at Aramco's solar-powered Bulk Plant in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. This installation links advanced battery storage with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 and the planned IK Supercenter, highlighting a fully integrated, lower-carbon vanadium value chain within the Kingdom. We’ll now examine how AMG LIVA’s...

Van Lanschot Kempen (ENXTAM:VLK) has been appointed to manage £2.5b in assets for two Holcim pension schemes, a win that underscores its institutional fiduciary offering and highlights additional recurring fee potential. See our latest analysis for Van Lanschot Kempen. The Holcim pension win lands at a time when Van Lanschot Kempen’s share price has eased back, with a 30 day share price return of a 3.76% decline and a year to date share price return of a 3.76% decline. However, the 1 year...

In late January 2026, Koninklijke KPN N.V. initiated a €250 million share buyback program and issued 2026 guidance targeting 2% to 2.5% service revenue growth. Together, the capital return plan and explicit service revenue outlook offer fresh insight into how KPN’s management is positioning the business for the year ahead. With KPN’s new share buyback underway, we’ll examine how this capital return focus shapes the company’s broader investment narrative. Uncover the next big thing with...

ING Groep (ENXTAM:INGA) has attracted fresh attention after reporting Q4 2025 results, outlining higher total and fee income targets for 2026 and 2027, and proposing a larger final 2024 cash dividend. See our latest analysis for ING Groep. The recent earnings beat, higher income guidance through 2027 and the proposed uplift in the 2024 dividend appear to have supported solid momentum, with a 90 day share price return of 15.07% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 71.45%. If this kind of...

In January 2026, Signify N.V. reported 2025 full-year results showing sales of €5,765 million and net income of €254 million, alongside a proposed cash dividend of €1.57 per share over 2025 and a €180 million cost-reduction program affecting about 900 jobs worldwide. While earnings and revenues declined year-on-year, Signify generated free cash flow equal to 7.6% of sales and surpassed its greenhouse gas reduction targets, underscoring a strong focus on cash generation and sustainability...

The board of HAL Trust ( AMS:HAL ) has announced that it will be increasing its dividend by 21% on the 21st of May to...

If you are wondering whether Aegon shares are offering good value right now, looking past the headline share price and into how the market is pricing the business can be very revealing. The stock has a recent 7 day return of 0.8%, with a 30 day return of a 0.9% decline and a year to date return of a 0.9% decline, while the 1 year, 3 year and 5 year returns sit at 10.9%, 54.9% and 133.8% respectively. Recent news coverage has focused on Aegon within broader discussions of European insurers...

Why Prosus’ special call is drawing fresh attention Prosus (ENXTAM:PRX) has called a special call on 21 January 2026, a format usually reserved for significant corporate updates or shifts in focus that can reshape how investors look at the stock. This extra slot on the calendar, separate from a standard earnings schedule, often prompts investors to reassess expectations around Prosus’ internet platforms, cash flows and capital allocation plans, especially given the group’s broad exposure...

CSG (ENXTAM:CSG) has formed a joint venture with Greek state owned Hellenic Defence Systems to restore and expand large calibre ammunition and explosives production in Greece. The new entity, Hellenic Ammunition S.A., will focus on modernizing and expanding capacity at the Lavrio site, including production of TNT and advanced propellants. The project includes plans to increase employment and deepen CSG's industrial footprint and vertical integration in the European defence sector. For you...

What the latest orders and buyback tell you about ASML today ASML Holding (ENXTAM:ASML) just reported record fourth quarter orders and a large year end backlog, paired with optimistic 2026 guidance and a fresh share buyback plan that has clearly lifted investor attention. See our latest analysis for ASML Holding. The recent guidance upgrade, new €12b buyback and dividend affirmation come on top of a sharp share price rally, with a 30 day share price return of 23.25% and a 1 year total...

How Signify's FY 2025 Results Line Up With The Market Narrative Signify (ENXTAM:LIGHT) has wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of €1.5b and basic EPS of €0.48, alongside full year trailing twelve month revenue of €5.8b and EPS of €2.06, setting a clear earnings season benchmark for investors watching the stock at around €17.91. Over recent periods, the company has seen quarterly revenue move from €1.66b and EPS of €0.92 in Q4 2024 to €1.49b and €0.48 in Q4 2025. Intermediate...

Frost & Sullivan has awarded Koninklijke Philips the 2025 Global Enabling Technology Leadership Recognition in digital pathology–healthcare informatics, citing its broad global adoption and clinically validated platform used by more than 3,500 pathologists across 40 countries. This recognition underscores Philips’ scale in digital pathology, with over 38 million slides scanned, highlighting its influence in shaping clinical informatics workflows worldwide. We’ll now assess how this...

How ArcelorMittal’s recent performance sets the stage ArcelorMittal (ENXTAM:MT) has caught investor attention after a one-month return of 15.35% and a three-month move of 39.25%, with the share last closing at €45.98. See our latest analysis for ArcelorMittal. Those shorter term share price returns of 15.35% over the past month and 39.25% over the past three months sit alongside a 1 year total shareholder return of 92.97%. This points to strong recent momentum that may reflect shifting...

ING Groep (ENXTAM:INGA) has wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of €5.4b and basic EPS of €0.48, while trailing twelve month figures sit at €21.7b of revenue and EPS of €2.12. Over the past few quarters, revenue has ranged from €5.3b to €6.5b and quarterly EPS has moved between €0.47 and €0.82. This gives investors a clear set of numbers to weigh against the bank’s reported 29.1% net profit margin for the year. See our full analysis for ING Groep. With the headline results on the...

Why Heineken (ENXTAM:HEIA) is on investors’ radar today Heineken (ENXTAM:HEIA) is back in focus after recent performance data highlighted mixed short term returns. The share price has been roughly flat over the past month but has shown gains over the past 3 months. For investors tracking longer horizons, the stock’s roughly 6% total return over the past year sits alongside weaker 3 year and 5 year total returns. This contrast may prompt closer attention to the current valuation and...

In January 2026, American International Group, Inc. and CVC Capital Partners announced a partnership involving large-scale separately managed accounts across CVC's credit strategies and the launch of a private equity secondaries evergreen platform, with AIG contributing up to US$1.50 billion from its existing private equity portfolio and planning to allocate up to US$2.00 billion to CVC-managed mandates. This collaboration not only helps AIG reshape its legacy private equity exposures but...