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Bekaert repurchased 22,374 shares for €967K in early February, advancing its buyback program. Treasury holdings now represent 4.08% of outstanding shares.

Bekaert acquired 22,374 shares at €43.22 average price as part of its €25M buyback program, bringing treasury shares to 4.08% of outstanding shares.

USA Rare Earth shares surged 62% on $1.6B government backing for domestic rare-earth production by 2028, though pre-revenue status poses execution risks.

Norsk Hydro filed its 2025 Integrated Annual Report in ESEF format, meeting regulatory requirements. The filing highlights the aluminum company's operational performance and strategic resilience amid global market challenges.

Norsk Hydro files 2025 annual report in ESEF format, enhancing financial transparency and regulatory compliance while emphasizing geographic diversification amid geopolitical challenges.

Signify initiates €14.5M share buyback of 725,000 shares starting February 2026 to fund employee incentive plans and retain talent through treasury stock.

EssilorLuxottica authorizes €5M share buyback amid strong 2025 results, with 11.2% revenue growth and expanded margins signaling management confidence.

Norsk Hydro reports strong 2025 results with NOK 28.9 billion adjusted EBITDA, up 9.9%. Company advances green transformation while proposing NOK 5.9 billion shareholder distributions.

EssilorLuxottica launches €5M share buyback following strong FY2025 results with €28.5B revenue and 11.2% growth, signaling management confidence.

Norsk Hydro reports record 29 billion NOK EBITDA, up 9.8% year-over-year, supporting its 2030 green aluminum production goals through cost savings and renewable energy investments.

Sumitomo Forestry acquires Tri Pointe Homes for $4.5 billion in all-cash deal, expanding U.S. residential construction presence with plans for 23,000 annual homes by 2030.

U.S. equities fell sharply Thursday amid $22 billion in settlement activity, with S&P 500 down 1.6% and NASDAQ 100 down 2%. Additional settlements ahead could amplify volatility.

Alphabet shows strong momentum with Google Cloud growing 48%, AI cost cuts of 78%, and $164.7B operating cash flow, positioning it as diversified tech cornerstone.

Elkem's Q4 earnings fell 24% amid weak markets, but cost controls helped. Company divests Silicones division to Bluestar, skipping dividends due to equity impact.

Beyond Meat faces shareholder class action over alleged undisclosed asset impairment charges. Investors who bought stock Feb-Nov 2025 can join litigation by March 24, 2026.

Rivian launches mass-market R2 truck in 2026 with $7B cash reserves, but faces EV market headwinds and fierce competition testing profitability prospects.

Schall Law Firm launches class action against Charming Medical (MCTA) after SEC suspended trading following alleged market manipulation through social media promotion.

Norsk Hydro's board recommends NOK 3.0 per share dividend from 2025 results, pending shareholder approval at May 2026 meeting with payment planned for May 19.

Global chemical distribution market projected to double from $271B in 2025 to $467B by 2033, driven by strong demand across agriculture, pharma, and automotive sectors.

EV sales slumped globally in January 2026 as policy shifts triggered sharp declines in China and US, though Europe and emerging markets showed resilience.