The Xtrackers MSCI Europe Utilities ESG Screened UCITS ETF has emerged in 2026 as a premier vehicle for investors seeking a defensive strategy within the European equity landscape. Providing targeted exposure to the backbone of Europe's energy transition, its recent performance has been remarkable; as of early 2026, the fund has delivered a one-year total return of approximately 37.76%, significantly
Ferrari delivered a very strong financial performance in 2025, fueled by a richer product mix and higher personalization, even as it deliberately kept shipment volumes stable to protect exclusivity. Net revenues rose 7% to €7.146 billion, while net profit increased 5% to €1.6 billion. Operating profit grew faster, with EBIT up 12% to €2.11 billion and margins reaching 29.5%. EBITDA
AstraZeneca reported a gross margin of 80% for FY 2025, down 2 points due to profit-sharing on medicines like Lynparza and Enhertu, a $235 million royalty buyout for Saphnelo and rilvegostomig, and US pricing adjustments. Reported operating profit rose 37% to $13.7 billion, while Core operating profit grew 9% to $18.5 billion, reflecting adjustments for intangible asset amortization and impairments.
Amazon reported strong results for the fourth quarter and full year 2025, driven by solid growth across its businesses and heavy investment in AI and infrastructure. Q4 net sales rose 14% to $213.4 billion, while net income increased to $21.2 billion, despite special charges. For the full year, sales grew 12% to $716.9 billion and net income climbed to $77.7
Alphabet Inc. delivered a historic performance for fiscal year 2025, surpassing $400 billion in annual revenue for the first time. The company's fourth-quarter revenue reached $113.8 billion, an 18% increase year-over-year, driven by significant acceleration in both Google Cloud and Google Services. Net income for the full year rose to $132.2 billion, resulting in a diluted EPS of $10.81, a
AMD reported record financial results for both the fourth quarter and full year of 2025, driven by strong momentum in its high-performance computing and AI product lines. In the fourth quarter of 2025, AMD generated record revenue of $10.3 billion. GAAP net income was $1.5 billion, while non-GAAP net income reached a record $2.5 billion. For the full year, total revenue
Tesla's fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results show a company in the middle of a major strategic shift from being primarily an electric-vehicle manufacturer to what it calls a physical AI company. While financial performance weakened in 2025, with total revenue falling 3% to $94.8 billion and GAAP net income dropping 46% to $3.8 billion, Tesla used the year to lay
GDX, the Gold Miners ETF, tracks major gold mining companies and benefits when gold prices rise. The cost to dig an ounce of gold has stayed low, while miners can sell it for roughly $5,000, creating huge profits. Unlike physical gold, mining companies reward investors with dividends and stock buybacks, with major players expected to pay strong dividends in 2026. With
ASML reported a record year in 2025 with total net sales of €32.7 billion, a gross margin of 52.8%, and net income of €9.6 billion. In the fourth quarter, the company achieved €9.7 billion in net sales, a gross margin of 52.2%, and net income of €2.8 billion, supported by revenue from two High NA systems. Quarterly net bookings reached
Boeing's 2025 results show strong operational recovery and strategic restructuring. Fourth-quarter revenue was $23.9 billion, with full-year revenue at $89.5 billion, the highest since 2018. GAAP earnings per share of $10.23 were boosted by a $9.6 billion gain from selling Digital Aviation Solutions. Fourth-quarter operating cash flow was $1.3 billion, with free cash flow of $375 million, though full-year free
UnitedHealth Group had a mixed 2025: revenue jumped 12% to $447.6 billion, but profitability took a hit as the company absorbed major one-time charges tied to restructuring, a cyberattack, and portfolio exits. GAAP earnings fell to $13.23 per share, with fourth-quarter results nearly wiped out by these costs, while adjusted earnings were stronger at $16.35. Growth at UnitedHealthcare and Optum
Ericsson reported strong commercial momentum and solid execution, delivering organic sales growth across all three business segments in the fourth quarter. Despite currency headwinds and a tough market environment, the company achieved its ninth consecutive quarter of year-over-year improvement in adjusted EBITA margins, showing consistent profitability progress. In the fourth quarter of 2025, organic sales grew by 6% year over year,
TSMC delivered a strong finish to 2025, reporting fourth-quarter revenue of $33.7bn, up 20.5% year on year, while net income and earnings per share surged 35%, underscoring robust demand for advanced semiconductors. Profitability remained exceptional, with a gross margin of 62.3%, operating margin of 54.0% and net profit margin of 48.3%, reflecting both scale advantages and pricing power in leading
Verizon faces several challenges going into early 2026. The U.S. wireless market is crowded, making it hard for the company to add new customers, and it has recently been losing higher-value postpaid subscribers. Growth areas like home internet are also slowing, while competitors such as T-Mobile and cable companies are taking customers with cheaper offers. At the same time, Verizon
Netflix is in a major transition, moving from focusing purely on subscriber growth to prioritizing monetization through its ad-supported tier and a potential acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. The stock currently trades around $91, down about 33% from its 52-week high of $134, with a P/E ratio of 37.3x, which is below its five-year average, suggesting it may be undervalued.
Whitbread delivered a strong third-quarter performance in FY26, supported by positive trading momentum in both the UK and Germany. Total Group sales rose 2% to £781 million, driven by higher accommodation sales across Premier Inn UK and Premier Inn Germany, partially offset by lower UK food and beverage sales due to the company's strategy of converting lower-return restaurants into hotel
JPMorgan Chase reported strong fourth-quarter 2025 results, with net income of $13.0 billion, or $4.63 per share. Excluding a one-off item related to a new credit card partnership, net income would have been $14.7 billion, or $5.23 per share. For the full year, the bank earned $57.0 billion in net income. Revenue for the quarter rose 7% year over year to
Tesco reported strong sales over the 19 weeks ending 3 January 2026, combining Q3 and Christmas results, with Group like-for-like sales up 2.9%. In the UK, like-for-like sales grew 3.7%, with Tesco reaching its highest market share in over a decade at 29.4% in the final four weeks. Growth was driven by fresh food, which rose 6.6%, and strong sales
Nvidia is transitioning from its Blackwell phase into the new Rubin architecture, which was formally introduced in early 2026. The key catalyst is the Vera Rubin NVL144 CPX platform, combining the new Vera CPU with the Rubin GPU. This system is designed for massive-context workloads, meaning it can process millions of tokens for generative video and advanced agent-based AI. Demand
The European defense sector has shifted into a "growth-at-a-premium" phase, driven by rising defense budgets, technological integration, and geopolitical tensions. Among the top players, BAE Systems, Leonardo, and Thales each hold distinct strategic positions. For BAE Systems (BA.GB/GBX) 2026 will be a big year, a key ramp-up year for BAE's SSN-AUKUS submarine program, supported by the UK's plan to expand its
Mondelez International, known for Oreo and Cadbury, faces several challenges in 2026 despite its strong global market share. Margins remain under pressure due to high cocoa costs locked in by hedging, and consumers are less willing to accept price increases, hurting sales volume. The rise of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic is reducing snacking, especially in developed markets where biscuit sales
Italgas has firmly established itself as the leading gas distribution operator in Europe. Following the €5.3 billion acquisition of 2i Rete Gas, the company now controls roughly 55% of the Italian market and operates a network of approximately 155,000 kilometers serving nearly 13 million customers. This acquisition effectively removed its main domestic competitor and reinforced Italgas's scale advantage, bargaining power,
The iShares Silver Trust is currently experiencing extraordinary momentum in early 2026, building on a massive 145% surge from the previous year. As of January 7, 2026, the ETF has climbed to approximately 73.71, marking a nearly 40% monthly increase and a 14% gain in just the first week of the new year. This rally is driven by a unique
Platinum market is projected to enter its fourth consecutive year of supply shortfall, with some analysts predicting a deficit as high as 460,000 ounces. Even if the market technically reaches a balance, it will not be enough to rebuild depleted above-ground stocks, keeping market conditions historically tight. The bullish momentum is further driven by a capital rotation away from record-high gold