Norwegian General Merchandise and Department Stores Stock News

Odfjell Drilling (OB:ODL) has grabbed attention following news it secured a Letter of Intent for the Deepsea Aberdeen rig, which extends its contract backlog to 2029. The announcement was made alongside strong quarterly earnings and a new dividend. See our latest analysis for Odfjell Drilling. The momentum from Odfjell Drilling’s strong earnings, dividend announcement, and fresh contract news has been hard to miss, with the share price notching a year-to-date gain of 40.5%. Even more...

BW LPG Limited ( OB:BWLPG ) shareholders might be concerned after seeing the share price drop 15% in the last quarter...

Lerøy Seafood Group (OB:LSG) just released its Q3 2025 results, and there is a lot for investors to digest. The company saw its Farming segment pressured by low salmon prices and biological challenges, while its value-added operations reached record earnings. See our latest analysis for Lerøy Seafood Group. Shares of Lerøy Seafood Group have drifted down lately, with a 9.4% share price drop over the past month and a year-to-date decline of 7.2%. However, long-term investors have still seen a...

SalMar (OB:SALM) just released its third quarter results, revealing an increase in sales and net income for the period. The company also outlined ambitious harvest volume growth targets for 2025 and 2026, which has drawn investor attention. See our latest analysis for SalMar. Despite a recent dip in the share price, with SalMar down 6.5% over the past month, the company has enjoyed a sharp rebound in the past three months, gaining more than 24%. This renewed optimism appears connected to the...

In recent news, Atea Pharmaceuticals reported ongoing progress in its global Phase 3 hepatitis C program and unveiled a new hepatitis E drug initiative targeting immunocompromised patients, with updated clinical data highlighting a potential best-in-class therapy from its bemnifosbuvir and ruzasvir combination. The announcement also featured new insights into the drugs’ dual mechanism of action, which could enhance antiviral potency and address resistance issues in treatment. We'll examine...

Veidekke (OB:VEI) shared third-quarter earnings showing growth in both sales and net income, giving investors a clearer picture of the company’s operational momentum. In addition to these results, Veidekke secured a substantial new construction contract in Oslo. See our latest analysis for Veidekke. Off the back of these upbeat results and a major new contract win, Veidekke’s share price has built solid momentum in 2025, rising over 15% year-to-date. Longer-term performance has also been...

Orkla (OB:ORK) shares have edged higher this week, gaining close to 6% over the past week and almost 9% so far this year. Investors seem to be weighing recent financial performance and the company’s value prospects as the stock moves forward. See our latest analysis for Orkla. Momentum appears to be building for Orkla after its 1-day share price return of 4.6% and an 8.5% gain so far this year. The latest run-up has given fresh energy to a stock that has already delivered a 1-year total...

Austevoll Seafood ASA recently reported its third-quarter 2025 results, posting sales of NOK10.04 billion and net income of NOK288 million, reflecting growth over the same period last year but with mixed segment performance. While the company achieved record sales and distribution results alongside higher salmon and trout slaughter volumes, it also faced margin pressure in pelagic operations and ongoing biological challenges such as high sea lice. We’ll explore how recent margin pressure...

Hydro has made a final investment decision on its largest hydropower development in over 20 years, committing NOK2.5 billion to construct the Illvatn pumped storage power plant in Luster, Norway, with operations expected to begin in 2030 and power dedicated to aluminium production. By incorporating aluminium-made power towers and cutting water loss during peak seasons, Hydro is reinforcing its focus on renewable energy innovation and sustainable grid development within its operations. We'll...

Scatec (OB:SCATC) and its partner Aboitiz Renewables just secured a 20-year Power Purchase Agreement for a 68 MW floating solar project on the Magat reservoir in the Philippines. The deal marks a big step in the company's Southeast Asia strategy. See our latest analysis for Scatec. Alongside the new floating solar deal, Scatec also recently strengthened its balance sheet by issuing a green bond and outlining plans to reduce corporate debt. Investors have responded positively, with the...

Equinor (OB:EQNR) just signed a set of new framework agreements for insulation, scaffolding, and surface treatment at its onshore plants in Norway. These contracts, with terms extending up to eight years, highlight the company’s push for stable operations and job support beginning in 2026. See our latest analysis for Equinor. Alongside these new contracts, Equinor recently completed a sizable debt offering to enhance financial flexibility, following a year that has seen some volatility in the...

On November 5, 2025, Chevron announced it had signed a three-year capacity agreement with TGS for marine streamer and ocean bottom node (OBN) seismic acquisition services, including an immediate start with the St Malo 4D OBN reservoir monitoring project in the Gulf of Mexico. This agreement not only brings substantial new business and a firm multi-year commitment to TGS, but also deepens collaboration on data technology and geophysical innovation between the two companies. We'll explore how...

On 11 November 2025, Vår Energi's extraordinary general meeting approved a third-quarter dividend of NOK 1.211 per share, totaling NOK 3.02 billion (about US$300 million), with payment set for 25 November 2025. In parallel, Vår Energi confirmed an oil discovery in the Zagato North appraisal well near the Goliat field, with estimated gross recoverable resources of up to 3 million barrels of oil equivalent, indicating potential for future development in the area. We’ll now explore how this...

Vend Marketplaces recently completed a share issue of approximately 5.3 million shares and announced a new share buyback programme of up to NOK 2 billion, with proceeds managed by Danske Bank and shares potentially being allocated for employee incentives or canceled subject to AGM approval. These capital management measures highlight a proactive approach to optimizing Vend's financial structure and signal management’s commitment to balancing growth initiatives with potential returns for...

BlueNord ASA recently reported preliminary October 2025 production of 36,500 barrels of oil equivalent per day, including the successful execution of a planned full-field shutdown at the Tyra hub to enhance reliability and performance. An interesting aspect is that production at Tyra is still ramping up post-shutdown and is expected to reach plateau levels by the end of the fourth quarter of 2025, while temporary issues at the Dan hub have already been resolved. Next, we will explore how...

Höegh Autoliners (OB:HAUTO) is in focus after sharing steady operating results for October 2025 and announcing its upcoming ex-dividend date. This has drawn investor attention to both its performance and shareholder policies. See our latest analysis for Höegh Autoliners. While this steady operational performance reinforces Höegh Autoliners’ reputation for resilience, the momentum in its share price has softened lately. The 1-year total shareholder return is 1.3%, and the 3-year total return...

Cadeler (OB:CADLR) has secured two significant contracts for the transportation and installation of offshore wind turbines and their foundations, together valued at around EUR 500 million. This move meaningfully strengthens the company's order book and highlights its expanding role in offshore wind. See our latest analysis for Cadeler. Cadeler’s new contracts and growing UK presence follow a challenging year for the stock, with a 1-year total shareholder return of -30.73% and the share price...

Norbit (OB:NORBT) shares reacted following the company’s Q3 earnings, which showed 36% revenue growth, new product momentum, and a special dividend. However, there was also a miss on earnings per share that has investors watching Q4 closely. See our latest analysis for Norbit. After surging year-to-date, Norbit’s share price has pulled back in recent weeks, down 5.1% over the past month and 8.9% for the quarter. Despite this short-term dip following the Q3 earnings miss, total shareholder...

Tomra Systems (OB:TOM) drew attention after a regulatory filing revealed that Johan Hjertonsson, chairman and primary insider, purchased 10,000 additional shares. This move doubled his stake to 20,000 shares. Investors often watch insider activity for signals on management outlook and commitment. See our latest analysis for Tomra Systems. This insider buying comes after what has been a challenging stretch for Tomra Systems, with the share price sliding nearly 19% year-to-date and the one-year...

Lerøy Seafood Group recently reported mixed Q3 2025 results, with its Farming segment hindered by low salmon prices and biological issues, while its value-added processing, sales and distribution segment achieved record earnings. The company's investments in laser delousing and closed containment farming aim to boost sustainability and efficiency, as management anticipates a more balanced salmon market and lower production costs in the coming year. To assess how this impacts Lerøy's...

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Odfjell Drilling Ltd. recently reported strong third-quarter 2025 earnings, with sales of US$233.7 million and net income of US$55.1 million, and declared a US$0.20 per share cash dividend to be paid on November 26, 2025. This combination of significantly improved profitability and a shareholder payout signals enhanced operational performance and management's confidence in the company's financial health. We'll explore how the substantial dividend announcement and robust profit growth may...

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