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As European markets navigate a period of volatility, with the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index ending a recent week nearly unchanged and major indices like Germany's DAX and Italy's FTSE MIB showing declines, investors are closely examining corporate earnings and geopolitical developments. In this environment, growth companies with high insider ownership can be particularly appealing as they often signal confidence from those closest to the business in its long-term potential.

Last week's profit announcement from Telenor ASA ( OB:TEL ) was underwhelming for investors, despite headline numbers...

Elkem (OB:ELK) released second quarter 2026 results showing weaker financial performance, with revenue and profit metrics under pressure. For investors, the focus now shifts to what the latest sales and loss figures indicate about the company’s earnings profile. See our latest analysis for Elkem. Despite the weak second quarter, Elkem’s share price has shown improving momentum, with a 90 day share price return of 11.16% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 25.09%. This suggests investors...

Britain’s power grid is under intense scrutiny, and that pressure is spilling over into gas utilities and independent power producers across Europe. Allegations against the National Energy System Operator, emergency payments for last minute generation and rising political attention on reliability and emissions are reshaping how investors think about conventional power generation risk. For some stocks with exposure to these themes, the news flow points to fresh opportunities, while for others...

Rising trade tension between the US, China, and Europe is pushing governments and companies to rethink where critical goods are made and how supply chains are structured. For investors, that raises the question of which stocks could benefit if more production shifts closer to home and if domestic industrial resilience becomes a bigger priority. This article looks at three stocks from an Onshoring and Domestic Industrial Resilience screener that appear well placed to be influenced by these...

BWG (OB:BWLPG) has drawn fresh attention after BW LPG Limited announced the sale of the 2015 built BW Levant vessel. The deal is expected to generate a net book gain and additional net cash proceeds. See our latest analysis for BWG. Set against this vessel sale, BWG's recent momentum has been strong, with a 30 day share price return of 17.32% and year to date share price return of 64.45%. The 1 year total shareholder return sits at 76.02%, alongside a very large 5 year total shareholder...

Vår Energi (OB:VAR) has just posted a punchy Q2 2026 update, with revenue of about US$3.7 billion and basic EPS of US$0.32 translating into net income of US$808.5 million. Over recent periods, the company has seen revenue move from US$1.83 billion in Q1 2025 to US$2.66 billion in Q1 2026 and then to roughly US$3.7 billion in Q2 2026. Quarterly EPS shifted from US$0.18 to US$0.14 and then to US$0.32, highlighting a profile where investors are likely to focus on how the higher earnings interact...

As the European market navigates a complex landscape of mixed economic signals and geopolitical tensions, investors are increasingly focused on stable income sources such as dividend stocks. In this environment, identifying robust companies that offer attractive yields can be a prudent strategy for those seeking to enhance their portfolios with reliable income streams.

Aker (OB:AKER) is in focus after reporting half year 2026 earnings, with sales of NOK 27,971 million and net income of NOK 23,873 million, a shift from last year’s loss-making period. See our latest analysis for Aker. Aker’s NOK 1,244.0 share price follows a 59.69% year to date share price return and a 108.44% 1 year total shareholder return, suggesting momentum has been building as the market reassesses its risk and earnings profile following the sharp swing back to profit. If strong recent...

Aker Solutions (OB:AKSO) drew investor attention after releasing half year 2026 results, reporting higher net income alongside lower sales and revenue, and issuing new revenue guidance for fiscal 2026 in the NOK 50 billion to NOK 55 billion range. See our latest analysis for Aker Solutions. Since the start of the year, Aker Solutions’ share price has climbed strongly, with a year to date share price return of 35.47% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 68.04%. This suggests momentum has...

Q2 earnings highlight a mixed picture for Gjensidige Forsikring Gjensidige Forsikring (OB:GJF) has drawn attention after reporting second quarter 2026 results that showed lower net income and earnings per share compared with the same period last year, alongside higher figures for the first half overall. For the quarter, net income came in at NOK 2,122.5 million versus NOK 2,298.2 million a year earlier, with basic earnings per share from continuing operations at NOK 4.18 compared with NOK...

Why TGS Stock Is Back in Focus After New Q2 Guidance TGS (OB:TGS) recently issued revenue guidance for the second quarter of 2026, expecting IFRS revenues of about US$373 million compared with US$334.2 million in the same quarter of 2025. This fresh outlook has put the stock on many investors’ watchlists, as it offers an updated read on demand for the company’s geoscience data services and how that may feed into valuation discussions. See our latest analysis for TGS. Even after the new Q2...

Bonheur ASA has reported its second-quarter 2026 results, with sales of NOK 3,035 million and net income of NOK 302 million, both lower than the same period last year. The sharp reduction in basic earnings per share from continuing operations to NOK 7.1 from NOK 20.6 highlights a much weaker profit contribution in the period. We’ll now examine how this weaker second-quarter profitability, particularly the drop in net income, may influence Bonheur’s existing investment narrative. Invest in...

With inflation trends looking mixed, bond yields adjusting and energy shocks keeping nerves on edge, many investors are again paying attention to steady income rather than quick gains. That is where the Dividend Powerhouses screener comes in. It focuses on companies offering more than a 5% dividend yield that is described as well covered, growing and stable. For anyone trying to build a more reliable cash flow from equities, this kind of discipline can help filter out potential traps. In this...

Vend Marketplaces (OB:VEND) has reported Q2 2026 revenue of NOK 1.7 billion and basic EPS of NOK 2.01, setting a fresh reference point for a business that has swung between profits and losses in recent periods. The company has seen quarterly revenue range between NOK 1.5 billion and NOK 1.7 billion over the past six quarters, while basic EPS has moved from a loss of NOK 25.90 in Q1 2026 to a profit of NOK 2.01 in Q2 2026 after large earnings swings in 2025. With analysts highlighting revenue...

Stolt-Nielsen (OB:SNI) has drawn investor attention after reporting mixed results for the second quarter and first half of 2026, with higher sales but lower net income and earnings per share compared with the prior year. See our latest analysis for Stolt-Nielsen. At a share price of NOK318.0, Stolt-Nielsen has seen its short term share price momentum cool slightly after the earnings release. However, the 1 month share price return of 5.82% and 1 year total shareholder return of 14.48% sit...

Pareto Bank (OB:PARB) has released its Q2 2026 numbers, reporting total revenue of NOK 97.9 million and net income of NOK 36.9 million. Trailing twelve month revenue stands at NOK 751.6 million and net income at NOK 358.4 million. Over recent quarters the bank’s quarterly revenue has moved from NOK 326.1 million in Q2 2025 to NOK 97.9 million in Q2 2026, while net income shifted from NOK 187.7 million to NOK 36.9 million. This sets the backdrop for investors who are focused on how profit...

Vår Energi (OB:VAR) reported new operating results for the second quarter and first half of 2026, with production and sales volumes higher than the same periods a year earlier, drawing fresh attention to the stock. See our latest analysis for Vår Energi. At a share price of NOK44.4, Vår Energi has enjoyed firm momentum, with a year to date share price return of 32.93% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 48.02%, pointing to growing investor interest following recent production and sales...

Europris ASA has released its second-quarter and first-half 2026 results, showing second-quarter sales of NOK 3,694.02 million and net income of NOK 244.7 million, alongside first-half sales of NOK 6,993.76 million and net income of NOK 248.99 million. While quarterly revenue and profit eased year-on-year, the first half saw higher sales and earnings per share, highlighting a contrasting short-term and year-to-date performance. We’ll now examine how this mix of weaker quarterly results and...

Entra (OB:ENTRA) has released its second quarter 2026 results, reporting sales of NOK 781 million and a shift from a net income in the same period a year earlier to a net loss of NOK 838 million. See our latest analysis for Entra. At a share price of NOK105.0, Entra has seen short term share price support with a 30 day share price return of 3.35%, but the 1 year total shareholder return is down 16.60%, suggesting momentum has faded despite the latest earnings update. If Entra's recent swing...

Veidekke (OB:VEI) stock is drawing attention after the company agreed a 50/50 partnership with OBOS to develop the Kristiansholm residential project in Bergen, positioning Veidekke as both co-owner and design build contractor. See our latest analysis for Veidekke. At the current share price of NOK186.6, Veidekke’s 1 month share price return of 1.86% and year to date share price return of 6.51% contrast with a softer 3 month share price return that declined 2.10%, while the 1 year total...

Protector Forsikring (OB:PROT) is back in focus after reporting second quarter 2026 results alongside a new dividend decision, combining updated profitability figures with a fresh NOK 3.00 per share cash payout. See our latest analysis for Protector Forsikring. The latest earnings and dividend news lands as Protector Forsikring’s share price sits at NOK 489.4, with a year to date share price return down 6.07% but a very large 5 year total shareholder return that points to strong long term...

Odfjell Drilling (OB:ODL) drew fresh investor attention after confirming that Aker BP extended the firm contract for the Deepsea Nordkapp rig by one year, securing backlog through 2028 with further options available. See our latest analysis for Odfjell Drilling. Against this contract news, Odfjell Drilling’s share price, last at NOK85.4, has seen short term pressure, with the 90 day share price return down 16.76%, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 31.88% and a very large 5 year...

Telenor (OB:TEL) has put fresh numbers on the table for Q2 2026, with revenue at NOK 18.1b and basic EPS at NOK 1.92. The trailing twelve month figures show EPS of NOK 11.59 on revenue of NOK 74.1b as margins widened over the past year. Over the last twelve months, earnings increased 68.5% and net profit margin moved from 12.6% to 21.4%, helped by a NOK 3.9b one off gain that sits inside the current earnings run rate. For investors, the appeal of these results sits in the stronger margin...