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Statkraft has submitted a license application for a major upgrade to the Mår power plant in Norway, aiming to boost power generation by over 13 percent. This proposed upgrade is part of a broader NOK 70 billion initiative focused on enhancing Norwegian hydropower infrastructure, reflecting a significant step in the ongoing energy transition. The new power plant is planned to have nearly three times the current installed capacity, aimed at increasing electricity production swiftly during high...

As the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index remains relatively stable, with mixed performances across major stock indexes like Germany's DAX and the UK's FTSE 100, investors are closely watching for opportunities amid concerns over elevated valuations in AI-related stocks. In this context, growth companies with high insider ownership can be particularly appealing as they often reflect strong confidence from those who know the business best, potentially offering resilience in uncertain market...

As the European market navigates a period of mixed economic signals, with inflation expectations easing and PMI data offering varied insights, investors are keeping a close eye on opportunities across different sectors. Despite its somewhat outdated name, the concept of penny stocks remains relevant for those interested in smaller or emerging companies that might offer untapped potential. This article explores three European penny stocks that showcase financial strength and stability,...

Europe’s gas market is under pressure, with storage at the lowest levels in at least 15 years, new supply disruptions from the US Iran conflict, and an upcoming EU ban on Russian LNG all feeding concern about winter price shocks. For investors, that mix of tight supply and policy change can reshape the outlook for selected European energy stocks exposed to natural gas and utilities. This article walks through 3 stocks from the European Energy Sector screener that appear positively exposed to...

As global markets navigate a complex landscape of rising inflation and mixed stock index performances, small-cap stocks have shown resilience, with the Russell 2000 Index advancing by over 21% year-to-date. Amid this backdrop, investors are increasingly interested in small-cap companies that exhibit strong fundamentals and insider activity, which can signal potential value opportunities despite broader economic challenges.

With the business potentially at an important milestone, we thought we'd take a closer look at M Vest Water AS...

AM Best’s recent decision to reaffirm Protector Forsikring (OB:PROT) with a Financial Strength Rating of A- and a stable Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating has put fresh attention on the insurer’s stock. See our latest analysis for Protector Forsikring. At a share price of NOK480.8, Protector Forsikring has seen a 1-month share price return of 3.62% and a 90-day share price return of 4.75%, while long term total shareholder return sits at 16.75% over 1 year and is a multiple of its starting level...

As of June 2026, European markets have shown resilience with the STOXX Europe 600 Index rising by 0.62%, buoyed by positive geopolitical developments such as the U.S.-Iran agreement. Despite mixed macroeconomic data and a eurozone trade deficit, investor sentiment remains cautiously optimistic across major indices like Germany’s DAX and France’s CAC 40. In this environment, growth companies with high insider ownership can be particularly appealing to investors. Such companies often benefit...

As global markets navigate a complex landscape of steady interest rates in the U.S., rising inflation forecasts, and mixed economic data, investors are keenly observing how these factors influence high-growth sectors like technology. In this environment, a good tech stock is often characterized by its ability to adapt to shifting economic conditions while maintaining robust innovation and growth potential.

As the European market navigates mixed macroeconomic signals, with the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index rising modestly amid geopolitical developments, investors are increasingly focused on identifying growth opportunities. In such an environment, companies that combine strong growth potential with high insider ownership can be particularly appealing, as they often align management's interests closely with those of shareholders and demonstrate confidence in their long-term strategies.

Veidekke (OB:VEI) has secured a SEK 150 million contract from Region Stockholm to build a 600 metre access tunnel for the new Yellow Line metro, which will connect to the future Årstaberg interchange station. See our latest analysis for Veidekke. Veidekke's NOK188.6 share price has been supported recently, with a 7.65% year to date share price return and a 27.81% total shareholder return over the past year, while the shorter term 90 day share price return has softened slightly. If this kind...

Green bond issuance brings fresh attention to SpareBank 1 SMN SpareBank 1 SMN (OB:MING) has drawn fresh interest after completing a €497.36 million fixed income offering of 3.375% green senior notes due June 17, 2031, issued under Regulation S. The bond was priced at 99.472% of a €500 million principal amount. It carries attached guarantees and is classified as a climate or green bond within the Euro MTN framework, giving investors a clearer option for sustainable fixed income exposure to the...

Interest in Equinor (OB:EQNR) has picked up after the company and its partners approved the TWIN subsea gas project at the Troll field, a development aimed at lifting Norwegian gas supplies to Europe. See our latest analysis for Equinor. Despite the latest TWIN project approval and an expanded buyback programme, Equinor’s share price return has cooled in the near term. The 30 day share price return is down 12.11% and the 90 day share price return is down 17.67%, even as the year to date share...

As European markets show mixed macroeconomic signals, with the STOXX Europe 600 Index inching up by 0.62% amid encouraging geopolitical developments, investors are keenly observing dividend stocks for their potential to provide stable income streams. In such a climate, a good dividend stock typically offers consistent payouts and demonstrates resilience in diverse economic conditions.

Pareto analyst Eirik Haavaldsen’s downgrade of Hafnia (OB:HAFNI) to Hold, coming right after the company’s first quarter 2026 earnings call, has sharpened investor focus on how geopolitical disruptions and recent results intersect. See our latest analysis for Hafnia. Hafnia’s share price has eased over the past month, with a 30 day share price return of down 16%, yet the year to date share price return of 31.9% and 1 year total shareholder return of 35.9% still point to momentum built over a...

Recent news around DNB Bank (OB:DNB) focuses on its capital strength, profitability, expectations for higher net interest and fee income, an active share buyback, and ongoing digitalisation. See our latest analysis for DNB Bank. At a share price of NOK295.0, DNB Bank has seen a 4.06% year to date share price return and a 13.14% total shareholder return over the past year. This points to steady momentum as recent news on capital strength, earnings and buybacks feeds into investor expectations...

In recent weeks, the European stock markets have shown mixed performance, with indices like Germany's DAX and France's CAC 40 seeing gains, while the UK's FTSE 100 experienced a slight decline. Amidst this varied landscape, investors are increasingly interested in identifying undervalued stocks that may offer potential opportunities for growth. In such an environment, a good stock often has strong fundamentals and is trading below its intrinsic value due to market inefficiencies or temporary...

Cadeler has completed the installation of all 100 Siemens Gamesa SG 14-222 offshore wind turbines at RWE’s 1.4 GW Sofia Offshore Wind Farm in the UK North Sea, using its new P-class vessel Wind Peak. This marks Wind Peak’s first full installation campaign since delivery in 2024, underscoring Cadeler’s ability to handle larger, more complex offshore wind projects that can supply power to almost 1,200,000 UK homes. Next, we’ll examine how successfully deploying Wind Peak on Sofia may influence...

Kongsberg Gruppen (OB:KOG) drew fresh investor attention after announcing a NOK 2,700 million contract to supply additional Joint Strike Missiles to the US Air Force, with deliveries scheduled through the end of 2029. See our latest analysis for Kongsberg Gruppen. That new missile contract lands after a mixed stretch for Kongsberg Gruppen, with a 1-day share price return of 4.12% and a 90-day share price return down 23.53%. However, the 5-year total shareholder return is very large,...

Sparebanken Norge (OB:SBNOR) has kicked off a broad transformation programme, combining technology upgrades, greater use of artificial intelligence and workforce changes with plans to enter new market areas as competition and inflation pressures remain. See our latest analysis for Sparebanken Norge. At a share price of NOK185.06, Sparebanken Norge has seen its one month share price return decline 3.63% and its year to date share price return fall 5.49%. A 12 month total shareholder return of...

DNO (OB:DNO) shares moved after the company announced a multi-asset deal with Vår Energi that reshapes its Norwegian portfolio, including a new 5% stake in the offshore Gjøa hub and related assets. See our latest analysis for DNO. The Vår Energi deal comes after a mixed stretch for DNO's share price, with a 1-day share price return of 2.59% following the announcement contrasting with a 30-day share price return down 12.63%. The 1-year total shareholder return of 38.67% and 5-year total...

TGS (OB:TGS) and SLB have begun the Pelotas Sul Phase 1 multi-client 3D seismic survey offshore southern Brazil, a 13,500 square kilometer project that broadens seismic coverage in this underexplored Pelotas Basin region. See our latest analysis for TGS. TGS has seen a mixed pattern in recent months, with the share price down 9.12% over the past 30 days but up 12.32% over 90 days and showing a 48.40% year to date share price return. The 1 year total shareholder return of 68.85% points to...

Norbit (OB:NORBT) drew fresh attention after confirming that its Product Innovation and Realization segment secured a NOK 225 million manufacturing contract from an undisclosed European defence and security client. See our latest analysis for Norbit. Norbit shares have been firming in the very near term, with a 1-day share price return of 2.20%. However, the 30-day and 90-day share price returns, down 9.43% and 12.12% respectively, point to fading momentum despite a very large 5-year total...

Recent interest in BW Energy (OB:BWE) has been driven by the company’s plan to scale oil output through the Maromba project, reusing existing infrastructure and targeting a significant increase in production capacity by 2028. See our latest analysis for BW Energy. BW Energy’s recent Maromba plans come as the stock has given up some near term momentum, with the 7 day share price return down 10.15% and the 90 day share price return down 10.62%. However, the 1 year total shareholder return of...