As the STOXX Europe 600 grapples with volatility, some investors are turning their gaze to smaller, often overlooked companies. We examine three European penny stocks, each with a market capitalization exceeding €10 million, assessing their potential amidst a challenging macroeconomic backdrop.
National Fuel Gas (NFG) reported robust first-quarter earnings, driven by a 29% surge in upstream EBITDA. Executives highlighted progress on pipeline expansions, strategic hedging against volatile gas prices, and the planned acquisition of CenterPoint's Ohio utility, while reaffirming full-year guidance.
Keefe Bruyette & Woods raises its price target on Riot Platforms (RIOT) to $23, citing a new long-term agreement with AMD that provides revenue visibility and supports the company's high-performance computing strategy.
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. reported robust revenue growth exceeding 30% for the fourth quarter of 2025, driven by a healthy mergers and acquisitions pipeline and resilient performance in key sectors. Leadership expressed confidence in navigating a softening property insurance market while maintaining stable casualty pricing and talent retention.
Despite facing a dip in loan performance and market share, Credit Acceptance Corp (CACC) posted growth in adjusted earnings per share for Q4 2025, highlighting strategic investments in dealer technology and a disciplined, long-term financial approach.
Shares of Singapore's Wee Hur Holdings Ltd. (SGX:E3B) have climbed 24% in the past quarter, outpacing broader market trends. While its Return on Equity appears modest, aggressive reinvestment of profits and a strategic shift in its business model may be fueling investor optimism and the recent price momentum.
Shares of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) soared over 10% Thursday, buoyed by robust industry-wide demand and positive spillover from a rival's record earnings, signaling a potential turnaround for the cruise sector.
The Swedish industrial giant reported lower sales and net income for 2025 but proposed maintaining its ordinary dividend and adding a special distribution, a move analysts interpret as a show of financial strength despite near-term headwinds.
As global gold prices hit historic highs, Vietnam's deep-rooted culture of gold ownership is creating starkly divided fortunes, turning traditional family loans into crushing debts while minting paper billionaires among long-term holders.
Elevra Lithium reports record quarterly revenue from its flagship North American operation but tempers near-term production guidance, highlighting the complex balancing act facing lithium miners as they expand amid market volatility.
Fueled by a return-to-office push and AI sector optimism, San Francisco rents are climbing at their fastest rate in over a decade, starkly contrasting with cooling prices in Los Angeles.
A new analysis reveals the stark reality of homeownership in California, where residents in its largest cities are spending a historically high share of income on housing, pushing the dream of owning a home out of reach for many.
Despite a challenging demand environment to start fiscal 2026, Beazer Homes USA reports stabilizing sales trends and pins its margin recovery on cost controls, a strategic shift to newer communities, and the accelerating rollout of its popular 'Solar-Included' home offerings.
Howard Wealth Management's significant purchase of the Invesco BulletShares 2030 Corporate Bond ETF (BSCU) highlights a strategic move towards defined-maturity fixed income, underscoring a disciplined approach to building cash flow ladders in a volatile rate environment.
Lumen Technologies pivots decisively toward the enterprise sector, achieving a pioneering AI management certification while divesting its remaining consumer fiber assets to AT&T, signaling a strategic consolidation around business and government services.
Despite a soft first quarter, Beazer Homes executives outline a clear strategy to drive full-year EBITDA and book value growth, citing improving buyer traffic, cost-cutting initiatives, and a strategic shift toward higher-margin, solar-included communities.
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. reported robust fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, driven by a dual organic and acquisition growth strategy. The insurance broker sees continued momentum into 2026, navigating a mixed pricing environment and leveraging its recent mega-merger with Assured Partners.
