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The Idea-Driven Equities Analyses company (the IDEA!) is an employee-owned boutique providing independent investment research and financial consultancy services with a clear focus on the Benelux countries. The company was founded in the summer of 2007 by Henk Slotboom and Maarten Verbeek, both with more than 35 years of professional experience in the financial sector. The IDEA! differentiates itself by focusing on adding value through self-initiated in-depth, idea-driven investment research, as well as by bespoke research assignments for institutional investors, hedge funds and private equity. In addition, we provide market intelligence, strategic research and – together with our business partners – consultancy services to businesses. In case you are interested in receiving more information, a sample of our products or an introductory meeting, please send a message to info@theidea.nl.

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<li>In an interview with Reuters, ING’s CEO Steven van Rijswijk said his bank is exploring acquisitions in major European markets, including Germany, Italy, and Spain, to expand its presence.</li>
<li>"We would be looking firstly at businesses that offer certain products, operate predominantly in geographical markets where we are already active and have a strong digital footprint," the CEO told Reuters.</li>
<li>Van Rijswijk declined to name any potential targets.</li>
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In an interview with Reuters, ING’s CEO Steven van Rijswijk said his bank is exploring acquisitions in major European markets, including Germany, Italy, and Spain, to expand its presence.
"We would be looking firstly at businesses that offer certain products, operate predominantly in geographical markets where we are already active and have a strong digital footprint," the CEO told Reuters.
Van Rijswijk declined to name any potential targets.


What's New(S) In Amsterdam - 4 February 2025 (ING | Fagron | TomTom | Bpostgroup)

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<ul><li>Decline in traditional mail delivery business</li><li>Challenges from declining mail volumes, regulatory constraints, and failed diversification attempt</li><li>New management, focus on efficiency, and parcels business expansion leading to potential growth for bpost</li></ul>This content is sourced through publicly available sources and has been machine generated. Information displayed is for general informational purposes only. This article was originally published 3 months ago on Value Investors Club.

Decline in traditional mail delivery businessChallenges from declining mail volumes, regulatory constraints, and failed diversification attemptNew management, focus on efficiency, and parcels business expansion leading to potential growth for bpostThis content is sourced through publicly available sources and has been machine generated. Information displayed is for general informational purposes only. This article was originally published 3 months ago on Value Investors Club.

Bpost (BPOST BB) - Thursday, Apr 11, 2024

Equity Research Analyst, Maritime sector, Drewry Maritime Financial Research

Ankush Kathuria CFA, FRM

Equity Research Analyst, Maritime sector

Maritime Sector, Equity & Credit Research

Drewry Maritime Financial Research

With no ties to other players in the shipping, finance or banking world, we provide a uniquely impartial view of the markets and companies we cover. Our parent organization, Drewry is a leading independent provider of research services to the maritime and shipping industry, employing over 100 professionals across an international network of offices in London, Delhi, Singapore and Shanghai. Combining our market-leading resources with seasoned sector expertise DFRS offers a highly differentiated and comprehensive range of investment and financial research services to lenders and prospective investors in publicly listed maritime and shipping companies. The full service of reports, supporting resources and sector orientated webinars provides our clients with the most complete picture of the organisations under coverage as is possible. We have been charting and analysing the world’s maritime markets for more than 40 years. This unrivalled intelligence and understanding provides the foundation of our research service. Our analysts have access to one of the most up-to-date, comprehensive and reliable sources of market insight and research data available today. We look at globally listed companies within the following sectors: Port Operators, Container Shipping, Container Manufacturing & Leasing, LNG Shipping, Dry Bulk Shipping and Tanker Shipping. Combine in-depth sector expertise with financial analysis focusing on over 50 stocks globally.

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<li>The uptrend in share prices that started in the tail end of FY14 continued in 2015 mainly on prospects of improved profitability of companies in a demand-driven market. The market capitalisation of DMER’s tanker shipping index moved up by ~USD 1.8bn because of the upsurge in stock prices and generated a return of ~27% during the year.</li>
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Nordic American Tanker enjoyed the benefits of full exposure to the spot market as day rates remained…</li>
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Moderation likely but it ain't over yet Source: Bloomberg, DMER
The uptrend in share prices that started in the tail end of FY14 continued in 2015 mainly on prospects of improved profitability of companies in a demand-driven market. The market capitalisation of DMER’s tanker shipping index moved up by ~USD 1.8bn because of the upsurge in stock prices and generated a return of ~27% during the year.

Nordic American Tanker enjoyed the benefits of full exposure to the spot market as day rates remained…


Tanker Shipping-2016 - Moderation Likely but It Ain't over Yet, The Preferred Investment In Shipping

Belgium

bpost SA provides postal delivery services. The Company delivers mail, packages, and parcels, as well as offers direct marketing, market surveys, business databases, and document services.

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In an interview with Reuters, ING’s CEO Steven van Rijswijk said his bank is exploring acquisitions in major European markets, including Germany,...

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Decline in traditional mail delivery business. Challenges from declining mail volumes, regulatory constraints, and failed diversification attempt

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Tanker Shipping-2016 - Moderation Likely but It Ain't over Yet, The Preferred Investment In Shipping

Moderation likely but it ain't over yet Source: Bloomberg, DMER The uptrend in share prices that started in the tail end of FY14 continued in 2015...

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