Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC; 2330.TW) is the world’s largest pure‑play semiconductor foundry, supplying advanced logic chips to fabless and integrated device makers serving smartphones, high‑performance computing/AI, auto and IoT. Key competitors include Samsung Foundry, Intel Foundry Services, GlobalFoundries and UMC, with competition centered on leading‑edge process technology and capacity availability.

Financially, TSMC reports revenue (ttm) of 3400 billion, gross profit of 1990 billion and EBITDA of 2350 billion. Profit margin stands at 42.48% and operating margin at 49.63%, with quarterly revenue growth of 38.60% year over year and quarterly earnings growth of 60.70%. Net income attributable to common is 1440 billion; diluted EPS is 55.68. Liquidity is robust with total cash of 2630 billion versus total debt of 1010 billion and a current ratio of 2.37. ROE is 34.20% and ROA is 15.96%. The forward annual dividend rate is 20 (1.54% yield) with a 30.51% payout ratio; next ex‑dividend date is 12/11/2025.

ING Groep N.V. is a Dutch universal bank with strong retail and wholesale franchises across the Benelux, Germany and Central & Eastern Europe, complemented by a capital‑light global network for transaction banking. It competes with regional leaders such as BNP Paribas, Santander and Deutsche Bank, and continues to emphasize digital distribution, cost discipline and risk‑controlled growth in core markets. ING’s large deposit base and technology‑led model underpin its net interest income engine while supporting fee businesses in payments, wealth and corporate services.

Financially, ING reports trailing‑twelve‑month revenue of 19.59B and net income attributable to common of 4.79B, implying a 24.46% profit margin and a 53.08% operating margin. Return on equity is 9.30% with diluted EPS at 1.99, while quarterly revenue and earnings growth are -6.60% and -14.50% year over year, respectively. The stock has risen 30.13% over 52 weeks versus 16.76% for the S&P 500, trading near its 52‑week high of 22.00 (low: 14.24). Capital returns remain central: a forward annual dividend of 1.06 (4.92% yield) and a payout ratio of 53.27%, alongside an ongoing share buyback programme.

ArcelorMittal (MT.AS) is one of the world’s largest integrated steel and mining groups, operating across Europe, the Americas and Asia. It supplies flat and long steel to automotive, construction, machinery, packaging and energy markets, supported by captive iron‑ore assets. Key competitors include China Baowu, Nippon Steel, POSCO, Tata Steel and leading U.S. producers. The group’s strategy balances cost efficiency, higher‑value products and decarbonization investments.

Financially, the latest trailing‑twelve‑month snapshot shows revenue of 60.63B, gross profit of 4.92B and EBITDA of 4.7B. Net income is 2.5B, a 4.11% profit margin; operating margin remains thin at 0.47%. Liquidity looks adequate with total cash of 5.36B, current ratio 1.40, and total debt of 13.73B. Despite quarterly revenue growth of −2.0% year over year, quarterly earnings growth surged 255.8%. The share price is up 34.06% over the past year, recently around 30.36, with 50‑ and 200‑day moving averages at 28.66 and 26.60. Forward dividend yield stands at 1.74%.

AIA Group Limited is a leading pan‑Asian life and health insurer headquartered in Hong Kong, offering protection, savings, and accident & health products across multiple Asian markets through agency, bancassurance and partnerships. The company competes with major regional and global life insurers, benefiting from rising insurance penetration, growing middle‑class wealth, and aging demographics. Its balance‑sheet‑driven model is designed to match long‑duration liabilities with diversified investment assets, seeking stable long‑term returns for policyholders and shareholders.

Financially, AIA shows scale and resilience: revenue (ttm) of 25.49B, a 23.76% profit margin, 42.71% operating margin, and 15.10% ROE. The most recent quarter delivered 29.40% year‑over‑year revenue growth, while quarterly earnings fell 23.50% year‑over‑year, highlighting short‑term volatility alongside solid top‑line momentum. Leverage appears manageable with 9.52B in cash versus 19.45B in total debt and a 47.59% debt‑to‑equity ratio; current ratio stands at 3.48. Shares trade on a 14.95x trailing P/E and 12.27x forward P/E, with a 2.50% forward dividend yield and a 36.21% payout ratio. The stock is up 20.70% over 52 weeks within a 48.6–77.5 range.