Italy stocks lower at close of trade; Investing.com Italy 40 down 0.19%

Investing.com – Germany stocks were higher after the close on Friday, as gains in the Technology, Chemicals and Retail sectors led shares higher.

At the close in Frankfurt, the DAX gained 0.66%, while the MDAX index climbed 0.26%, and the TecDAX index added 0.64%.

The best performers of the session on the DAX were Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (ETR:BMWG), which rose 3.52% or 3.28 points to trade at 96.46 at the close. Meanwhile, Infineon Technologies AG NA O.N. (ETR:IFXGn) added 2.75% or 1.01 points to end at 37.51 and BASF SE NA O.N. (ETR:BASFN) was up 2.24% or 0.96 points to 43.73 in late trade.

The worst performers of the session were RWE AG ST O.N. (ETR:RWEG), which fell 1.22% or 0.53 points to trade at 43.06 at the close. E.ON SE (ETR:EONGn) declined 1.06% or 0.17 points to end at 15.42 and Bayer AG NA (ETR:BAYGN) was down 0.80% or 0.27 points to 33.31.

The top performers on the MDAX were Delivery Hero AG (ETR:DHER) which rose 7.53% to 19.98, RENK Group AG (ETR:R3NK) which was up 4.56% to settle at 51.71 and Thyssenkrupp AG O.N. (ETR:TKAG) which gained 2.45% to close at 9.43.

The worst performers were Aurubis AG (ETR:NAFG) which was down 2.86% to 118.80 in late trade, Bechtle AG (ETR:BC8G) which lost 2.17% to settle at 43.32 and IONOS Group SE (ETR:IOSn) which was down 1.88% to 26.05 at the close.

The top performers on the TecDAX were SUSS MicroTec SE (ETR:SMHNn) which rose 5.68% to 39.04, Elmos Semiconductor AG (ETR:ELGG) which was up 3.15% to settle at 101.40 and Infineon Technologies AG NA O.N. (ETR:IFXGn) which gained 2.75% to close at 37.51.

The worst performers were SMA Solar Technology AG (ETR:S92G) which was down 4.13% to 34.82 in late trade, Evotec AG O.N. (ETR:EVTG) which lost 2.66% to settle at 5.43 and Bechtle AG (ETR:BC8G) which was down 2.17% to 43.32 at the close.

Rising stocks outnumbered declining ones on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange by 362 to 267 and 30 ended unchanged.

Shares in Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (ETR:BMWG) rose to 52-week highs; rising 3.52% or 3.28 to 96.46. Shares in Elmos Semiconductor AG (ETR:ELGG) rose to all time highs; gaining 3.15% or 3.10 to 101.40.

The DAX volatility index, which measures the implied volatility of DAX options, was down 3.67% to 16.31 a new 1-month low.

Gold Futures for February delivery was up 0.10% or 4.30 to $4,247.30 a troy ounce. Elsewhere in commodities trading, Crude oil for delivery in January rose 0.57% or 0.34 to hit $60.01 a barrel, while the February Brent oil contract rose 0.63% or 0.40 to trade at $63.66 a barrel.

EUR/USD was unchanged 0.05% to 1.16, while EUR/GBP unchanged 0.06% to 0.87.

The US Dollar Index Futures was up 0.06% at 99.01.

Investing.com – Belgium stocks were higher after the close on Friday, as gains in the Industrials, Consumer Goods and Technology sectors led shares higher.

At the close in Brussels, the BEL 20 added 0.33%.

The best performers of the session on the BEL 20 were UCB SA (EBR:UCB), which rose 3.17% or 7.60 points to trade at 247.50 at the close. Meanwhile, Sofina (EBR:SOF) added 2.28% or 5.40 points to end at 242.60 and Syensqo SA (EBR:SYENS) was up 1.94% or 1.32 points to 69.42 in late trade.

The worst performers of the session were Argen-X (EBR:ARGX), which fell 2.68% or 21.20 points to trade at 771.00 at the close. Elia (EBR:ELI) declined 1.92% or 2.00 points to end at 102.00 and Solvay SA (EBR:SOLB) was down 1.38% or 0.38 points to 27.22.

Rising stocks outnumbered declining ones on the Brussels Stock Exchange by 57 to 41 and 11 ended unchanged.

Gold Futures for February delivery was up 0.08% or 3.25 to $4,246.25 a troy ounce. Elsewhere in commodities trading, Crude oil for delivery in January rose 0.62% or 0.37 to hit $60.04 a barrel, while the February Brent oil contract rose 0.66% or 0.42 to trade at $63.68 a barrel.

EUR/USD was unchanged 0.08% to 1.16, while EUR/GBP unchanged 0.05% to 0.87.

The US Dollar Index Futures was up 0.08% at 99.04.

Investing.com -- RBC Capital has released its latest Global Energy Best Ideas List, highlighting top performers across the energy sector. The list features companies with strong operational performance, robust financial metrics, and promising growth potential in today’s evolving energy landscape.

RBC’s carefully curated selection spans upstream producers, midstream operators, and renewable energy players, offering investors exposure to various segments of the energy market.

These companies have demonstrated resilience and strategic positioning that analysts believe will drive outperformance in the coming months.

Here are some of the top energy stocks currently featured on RBC Capital’s Global Energy Best Ideas List:

1. Permian Resources (PR): Added to the list this month, PR continues to demonstrate consistent operational and financial performance that analysts believe can be replicated in coming years.

The company recently achieved a strong step-up in organic production while maintaining unchanged capital spending. Management appears confident in generating strong free cash flow with dividend coverage even at oil prices as low as $40/bbl.

2. AltaGas Ltd. (ALA): RBC expects stronger price valuation as AltaGas progresses through derisking initiatives, including increased contracting, pursuit of contracted/regulated growth on an equity self-financed basis, and plans to reduce leverage to 4.0x debt/EBITDA. The company possesses medium-sized growth opportunities and an increasingly visible path to reaching long-term debt targets.

In recent news, AltaGas Ltd. reported third-quarter 2025 results that missed analyst forecasts, with both earnings per share and total revenue falling short of expectations.

3. Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ): Distinguished by its management committee structure and shareholder alignment, CNQ offers a long-life, low-decline portfolio anchored by low sustaining capital, affording free cash flow generation throughout market cycles.

The company recently closed its US$6.5 billion acquisition of Chevron’s western Canada assets and completed an asset swap with Shell, strengthening its position in oil sands operations.

4. Cheniere Energy (LNG): The company’s highly contracted nature provides a defensive setup supported by stable cash flows underpinned by long-term take-or-pay contracts with high-quality counterparties. LNG is returning significant cash to shareholders via dividends and share buybacks while driving longer-term growth with expansion opportunities at Corpus Christi and Sabine Pass.

5. Chord Energy Corporation (CHRD): RBC forecasts a peer-leading 10+% free cash flow yield with sustainability given 10+ years of economic inventory. The announced ERF merger provides better visibility for that runway, and with minimal debt, CHRD supports a minimum 75% return to shareholders.

6. ConocoPhillips (COP): The depth, quality, and diversity of COP’s global inventory is considered unmatched among E&P peers. Its strong balance sheet provides strategic advantage through commodity price cycles, with a low break-even point allowing it to fund production maintenance capital and dividends below $40/bbl WTI prices.

7. EDP Renováveis (EDPR): Currently trading at a discount to invested capital, EDPR is developing 1.5GW in the US through 2026-27. RBC expects recurring earnings growth of 20% in 2025, following periods with low load factors and lower average selling prices. Share buybacks could be possible as the balance sheet strengthens by year-end.

8. Enerflex Ltd. (EFXT): The company has made solid progress on leverage reduction and increased shareholder returns. RBC expects $180 million in free cash flow by FY26, mapping to an 11% FCF yield versus the coverage group average of 8%. Enerflex recently approved a share buyback program and increased its dividend by 50%.

9. SLB: With leading size, scale, and geographic reach, SLB is well-positioned to benefit from growth in international markets. Its digital evolution should drive margin accretion, while the CHX acquisition enhances exposure to future growth markets with expected annual synergies of $400 million within three years.

10. TotalEnergies (TTE): Known for its defensiveness through market turmoil, TTE offers differentiated growth potential with a balanced approach to EPS and FCF/share growth. The company shows growing volumes across liquids and gas into 2030, a strengthening LNG portfolio, and diversified growth in its power segment.

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