US-EU Index Rebalances / Quantitative Researcher

Dimitris Ioannidis

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/marvell-technology-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15837:1" rel="noopener">Marvell Technology (MRVL US)</a> became eligible at the last minute for S&amp;P500 inclusion in the December 2025 review, following positive Q3 earnings.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/marvell-technology-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15837:1" rel="noopener">Marvell Technology (MRVL US)</a> experienced a significant turnaround in profitability in the last year, but its latest earnings are driven by non-operational activity.</li>
<li>The company's market cap and other eligibility metrics are estimated to place it among the top addition candidates for S&amp;P500 with a higher chance of inclusion in 2026.</li>
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Marvell Technology (MRVL US) became eligible at the last minute for S&amp;P500 inclusion in the December 2025 review, following positive Q3 earnings.

Marvell Technology (MRVL US) experienced a significant turnaround in profitability in the last year, but its latest earnings are driven by non-operational activity.
The company's market cap and other eligibility metrics are estimated to place it among the top addition candidates for S&amp;P500 with a higher chance of inclusion in 2026.


Marvell Technology (MRVL US): Heroic Earnings Unlock S&P500 Eligibility

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/crh-plc-054117b2-cd70-470a-9efc-8f6fab2c83ec" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28655:1" rel="noopener">CRH (CRH US)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/comfort-systems-usa-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:6730:1" rel="noopener">Comfort Systems USA (FIX US)</a> are the main candidates for addition due to consistently high eligibility scores.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/pure-storage-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27421:1" rel="noopener">Pure Storage Inc (PSTG US)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/solstice-advanced-materials" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:45953:1" rel="noopener">Solstice Advanced Materials (SOLS US)</a> face reduced conviction due to sector balance and turnover.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/vertiv-holdings-co" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:33140:1" rel="noopener">Vertiv Holdings Co (VRT US)</a> has a higher probability of inclusion following the acquisition of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/kellogg-co" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16090:1" rel="noopener">Kellogg Co (K US)</a> which is still pending.</li>
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CRH (CRH US) and Comfort Systems USA (FIX US) are the main candidates for addition due to consistently high eligibility scores.

Pure Storage Inc (PSTG US) and Solstice Advanced Materials (SOLS US) face reduced conviction due to sector balance and turnover.

Vertiv Holdings Co (VRT US) has a higher probability of inclusion following the acquisition of Kellogg Co (K US) which is still pending.


S&P500 December 2025 Final Forecast: FIX & CRH Leading the Pack

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<li>The $25.6bn acquisition of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/interpublic-group-of-companies-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8544:1" rel="noopener">Interpublic Group Of Companies (IPG US)</a> by <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/omnicom-group" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15775:1" rel="noopener">Omnicom Group (OMC US)</a> may close by 11 September, with a possible extension if the merger is delayed.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/crh-plc-054117b2-cd70-470a-9efc-8f6fab2c83ec" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28655:1" rel="noopener">CRH plc (CRH US)</a> is forecasted to be the primary replacement candidate of IPG in S&amp;P500, followed by <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/cheniere-energy-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16683:1" rel="noopener">Cheniere Energy (LNG US)</a>.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/crh-plc-054117b2-cd70-470a-9efc-8f6fab2c83ec" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28655:1" rel="noopener">CRH plc (CRH US)</a> regained eligibility after reporting positive quarterly earnings in August.</li>
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The $25.6bn acquisition of Interpublic Group Of Companies (IPG US) by Omnicom Group (OMC US) may close by 11 September, with a possible extension if the merger is delayed.

CRH plc (CRH US) is forecasted to be the primary replacement candidate of IPG in S&amp;P500, followed by Cheniere Energy (LNG US).

CRH plc (CRH US) regained eligibility after reporting positive quarterly earnings in August.


CRH (CRH US): Poised for S&P500 Inclusion Amid Positive Earnings and Omnicom–Interpublic Merger

Independent research on the U.S. markets, Baptista Research

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Independent research on the U.S. markets

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Baptista Research is owned and managed by Ishan Majumdar, an ex-Venture Capitalist/ Investment Banker, a Chartered Accountant, and a Masters’ degree holder in Management from HEC Paris. Ishan has nearly a decade of experience in Mergers and Acquisitions, Leveraged Buyouts (LBOs), Venture Capital Investing, Corporate Strategy, and Valuation in front-office roles at the likes of BNP Paribas CIB, Credit Agricole CIB, Groupe Danone, and TIW Private Equity. He has worked on and closed multiple acquisition deals, leveraged buyouts, and start-up investment transactions.

Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>AppLovin's stock has seen a meteoric rise in 2025, with shares climbing over 400% YTD to reach all-time highs.</li><li>The catalyst?</li><li>A powerful blend of robust advertising revenue growth in mobile gaming, aggressive expansion into the ecommerce and nongaming ad sectors, and strategic moves like the launch of its self-serve AXON Ads Manager.</li></ul>

AppLovin's stock has seen a meteoric rise in 2025, with shares climbing over 400% YTD to reach all-time highs.The catalyst?A powerful blend of robust advertising revenue growth in mobile gaming, aggressive expansion into the ecommerce and nongaming ad sectors, and strategic moves like the launch of its self-serve AXON Ads Manager.

AppLovin Breaks Out Of Gaming—The New Ad Strategy Is Turning Heads (& Printing Cash)

US IPOs and Secondary Offerings, IPO Boutique

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US IPOs and Secondary Offerings

For more than 20 years, we have been providing research, analysis, commentary and ratings on US Equity Capital Markets to institutional investors (US IPOs and Secondary Offerings). Our vast network of contacts across the Equity Capital Markets and attention-to-detail sets us apart from our competitors.

Since 2012, we have achieved a successful hit rating on 89% of Buy-rated IPOs. The collective “Buy” ratings averaged a first trade of 16.3% above issue.Our Neutral Rated Deals averaged just 2% above the issue price at first trade.

Our written research includes pre-IPO notes before the deal is launched, follow-up analysis once the deal is live and post-listing trading analysis as well.

In addition, we provide a high-touch premium desk access which includes analyst access, as well as real time insights on US IPOs as well as secondary offerings.

IPOs and Secondary Offerings

Equity Capital Markets

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<li>Pattern Group will will offer 21.4 million shares at $13–$15, set to debut Friday, September 19.</li>
<li>According to our sources, the deal is classified as well-oversubscribed with early 1-on-1 conversions. </li>
<li>At the $14.00 midpoint, Pattern is targeting an enterprise value of around $2.5bn, valuing it at a mid-teens multiple of expected Ebitda for 2026.</li>
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Pattern Group will will offer 21.4 million shares at $13–$15, set to debut Friday, September 19.
According to our sources, the deal is classified as well-oversubscribed with early 1-on-1 conversions. 
At the $14.00 midpoint, Pattern is targeting an enterprise value of around $2.5bn, valuing it at a mid-teens multiple of expected Ebitda for 2026.


Pattern Group Inc. (PTRN): Profitable and a Potential Discount to Peers Highlights IPO Bull Case

United States

AppLovin Corporation provides software solutions. The Company offers an end-to-end software that optimizes monetization, and uses machine learning to make data-driven marketing decisions for profitable growth. AppLovin serves clients worldwide.

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Marvell Technology (MRVL US): Heroic Earnings Unlock S&P500 Eligibility

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Dimitris Ioannidis

S&P500 December 2025 Final Forecast: FIX & CRH Leading the Pack

CRH and FIX are top candidates for addition in December 2025, while PSTG and SOLS face reduced conviction. VRT has a higher chance of inclusion...

Dimitris Ioannidis

CRH (CRH US): Poised for S&P500 Inclusion Amid Positive Earnings and Omnicom–Interpublic Merger

After multiple extensions since September, Omnicom now confidently expects to complete its acquisition of Interpublic by the end of November, as...

Dimitris Ioannidis

AppLovin Breaks Out Of Gaming—The New Ad Strategy Is Turning Heads (& Printing Cash)

AppLovin's stock has seen a meteoric rise in 2025, with shares climbing over 400% YTD to reach all-time highs. The catalyst? A powerful blend of...

Baptista Research

Pattern Group Inc. (PTRN): Profitable and a Potential Discount to Peers Highlights IPO Bull Case

Pattern Group to offer 21.4 million shares at $13-$15, set to debut Friday, September 19, with an enterprise value of around $2.5bn at the $14.00...

IPO Boutique

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Marvell Technology (MRVL US): Heroic Earnings Unlock S&P500 Eligibility

MRVL is labelled bullish for index rebalance but bearish in fundamentals following the fourth consecutive positive earnings and high price-to...

Dimitris Ioannidis

S&P500 December 2025 Final Forecast: FIX & CRH Leading the Pack

​CRH and FIX are top candidates for addition in December 2025, while PSTG and SOLS face reduced conviction. VRT has a higher chance of inclusion...

Dimitris Ioannidis

CRH (CRH US): Poised for S&P500 Inclusion Amid Positive Earnings and Omnicom–Interpublic Merger

After multiple extensions since September, Omnicom now confidently expects to complete its acquisition of Interpublic by the end of November, as...

Dimitris Ioannidis

AppLovin Breaks Out Of Gaming—The New Ad Strategy Is Turning Heads (& Printing Cash)

AppLovin's stock has seen a meteoric rise in 2025, with shares climbing over 400% YTD to reach all-time highs. The catalyst? A powerful blend of...

Baptista Research

Pattern Group Inc. (PTRN): Profitable and a Potential Discount to Peers Highlights IPO Bull Case

​Pattern Group to offer 21.4 million shares at $13-$15, set to debut Friday, September 19, with an enterprise value of around $2.5bn at the $14.00...

IPO Boutique

CRH and FIX are top candidates for addition in December 2025, while PSTG and SOLS face reduced conviction. VRT has a higher chance of inclusion...

Pattern Group to offer 21.4 million shares at $13-$15, set to debut Friday, September 19, with an enterprise value of around $2.5bn at the $14.00...