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Daily Brief Japan: Nidec Corp, Japan Data Science Consortium, Advantest Corp, Elan Corp, Scsk Corp and more

By | Daily Briefs, Japan

In today’s briefing:

  • Last Week In Event SPACE: Nidec/Ibiden, LG Chem, Mayne Pharma, Jardine Matheson
  • Primer: Japan Data Science Consortium (4418 JP) – Nov 2025
  • Whirlwind Japan EOM October for Stocks, Advantest, Nidec, BoJ, Gold, and the Rest
  • Primer: Elan Corp (6099 JP) – Nov 2025
  • Mostly) Asia-Pac M&A: SCSK Corp, AUB, Brainpad, ANE Cayman, Sumitomo Densetsu, Sumitomo Densetsu


Last Week In Event SPACE: Nidec/Ibiden, LG Chem, Mayne Pharma, Jardine Matheson

By David Blennerhassett

  • Nidec (6594 JP)‘s deletion is a LOT of stock to sell. The Ibiden (4062 JP)‘s Nikkei 225 inclusion is huge. It’ll make the stock enormously squeezy for a long while.
  • Palliser has a point. LG Chem (051910 KS) should pare down its LG Energy Solution (373220 KS) stake, and buy back shares. Yet, would/will management stubbornly swat away any such proposal?
  • The latest twist in the Mayne Pharma (MYX AU) saga as FIRB looks set to ding the transaction if there is a possibility Cosette closes a manufacturing site in Adelaide.

Primer: Japan Data Science Consortium (4418 JP) – Nov 2025

By αSK

  • Explosive revenue growth driven by Japan’s accelerating digital transformation and AI adoption, positioning JDSC as a key player in a burgeoning market.
  • Recent pivot to profitability in FY2025 after a period of heavy investment highlights scaling potential, though earnings have been volatile.
  • A unique business model leveraging partnerships with industry leaders and academic ties with the University of Tokyo to co-develop and deploy AI solutions, creating a potential competitive advantage.

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Whirlwind Japan EOM October for Stocks, Advantest, Nidec, BoJ, Gold, and the Rest

By Jay Cameron

  • Japanese markets saw Advantest and Nintendo poised for growth, with strategic moves impacting their stock performance.
  • The Bank of Japan maintained its policy, influencing the JGB curve and broader market.
  • Gold’s favorable environment, driven by global monetary shifts, presents options market opportunities.

Primer: Elan Corp (6099 JP) – Nov 2025

By αSK

  • Elan Corp is a market leader in Japan’s growing nursing care support sector, capitalizing on the nation’s super-aged society. Its core business provides rental and laundry services for clothing, towels, and daily necessities to hospital patients and nursing home residents, creating a convenient, all-in-one solution.
  • The company has demonstrated a strong and consistent track record of top-line growth, with revenue increasing for 17 consecutive years. This is driven by an expanding network of contracted healthcare facilities and the powerful demographic tailwind of Japan’s aging population.
  • Despite robust operational growth, the company’s stock has de-rated from its pandemic-era highs. While revenue and cash flow remain strong, recent financial data indicates pressure on profit margins, a key area for investor monitoring. The valuation now appears more reasonable compared to historical levels and some international peers.

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Daily Brief Macro: Overview#39 – Uranium’s Surge and more

By | Daily Briefs, Macro

In today’s briefing:

  • Overview#39 – Uranium’s Surge, Gold’s Lull, and Some Geopolitics in Between


Overview#39 – Uranium’s Surge, Gold’s Lull, and Some Geopolitics in Between

By Rikki Malik

  • A review of recent events/data impacting our investment themes and outlook
  • Uranium takes centre stage, while precious metals remain in a corrective phase
  • Xi and Trump finally have their sit-down – important details behind the headlines

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Most Read: ICICI Bank Ltd, Dian Swastatika Sentosa, Chroma Ate Inc, Groww, Bio-Thera Solutions Ltd, Softcare, LG Chem Ltd, Binjiang Service Group, Nidec Corp and more

By | Daily Briefs, Most Read

In today’s briefing:

  • NIFTY Bank Index: Methodology Changes to Result in Big Flows
  • IDX30/​​LQ45/IDX80 Index Rebalance: Plenty of Change with 4 Days to Trade
  • Chroma Ate (2360 TT): Double Index Inclusion Coming Up with Plenty to Buy
  • Groww IPO: Growwing Fast; Index Inclusions Will Be Sloww; Small Floww
  • Quiddity Leaderboard STAR 50/100 Dec25: Final Expectations; New Ideas
  • Softcare Pre-IPO: Decent Cornerstones, Riding on Africa Growth
  • LG Chem: Considering Higher Dividend Payout Using Sale Proceeds from LGES
  • Primer: Binjiang Service Group (3316 HK) – Nov 2025
  • STAR50 Index Earning Revision (Oct): SUPCON TECHNOLOGY, SHENGYI ELECTRONICS, TRANSSION, TRINA SOLAR
  • Last Week In Event SPACE: Nidec/Ibiden, LG Chem, Mayne Pharma, Jardine Matheson


NIFTY Bank Index: Methodology Changes to Result in Big Flows

By Brian Freitas

  • In May, SEBI recommended changes to the minimum number of constituents for non-benchmark indices and the capping for those indices. Then came the market consultation in August.
  • SEBI has now confirmed the changes along with the timeline for capping changes to the largest stocks in the index.
  • The changes could commence in December and continue till March. The adds will take place in December and weight changes for the largest stocks will take place in 4 tranches.

IDX30/​​LQ45/IDX80 Index Rebalance: Plenty of Change with 4 Days to Trade

By Brian Freitas


Chroma Ate (2360 TT): Double Index Inclusion Coming Up with Plenty to Buy

By Brian Freitas

  • A massive rally in Chroma Ate Inc (2360 TT) should see the stock added to a global index in November and then to another country ETF in December.
  • With one exception, Chroma Ate Inc (2360 TT) has outperformed its peers over the last 6 months. With large buying to come, that could continue in the short-term.
  • There is positioning in Chroma Ate Inc (2360 TT) and its peers. With continued momentum in the stock, the path of least resistance is higher.

Groww IPO: Growwing Fast; Index Inclusions Will Be Sloww; Small Floww

By Brian Freitas

  • Groww (1573648D IN) is looking to list on the exchanges by selling 663.23m shares via a primary and secondary offering to raise US$752m at a valuation of US$7bn.
  • The price band has been set at INR 95-100/share, and the issue is likely to price at the top end of the range.
  • The stock will not get Fast Entry to global indices. Inclusion at regular rebalances will commence in June 2026 but flow will be small given the low float.

Quiddity Leaderboard STAR 50/100 Dec25: Final Expectations; New Ideas

By Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

  • STAR 50 Index is a tech-focused, blue-chip index in Mainland China which tracks the top 50 largest and most liquid names in the STAR market of the Shanghai Stock Exchange.
  • STAR 100 index tracks the next 100 names (51st-150th ranks) and it represents the mid-cap segment of the STAR market.
  • In this insight, we have presented our final expectations for ADDs and DELs for the upcoming December 2025 index rebal event.

Softcare Pre-IPO: Decent Cornerstones, Riding on Africa Growth

By Nicholas Tan

  • Softcare (SOFT HK) is looking to raise up to US$307m in its upcoming Hong Kong IPO.
  • It is an international hygiene product corporation with a focus on fast-growing Emerging Markets including Africa, Latin America and Central Asia. 
  • In this note, we examine the IPO dynamics, and look at the firm’s valuation.

LG Chem: Considering Higher Dividend Payout Using Sale Proceeds from LGES

By Douglas Kim

  • LG Chem is considering on paying higher dividends using sale proceeds from LG Energy Solution. 
  • This breaks the company’s principle of using only ordinary income from operating activities as a source for dividends.
  • If indeed LG Chem goes ahead with this plan, this would be as a result of heightened demands from major activist investors including Palliser Capital.

Primer: Binjiang Service Group (3316 HK) – Nov 2025

By αSK

  • Binjiang Service is a high-growth property management firm with a strong brand in the premium segment of the Yangtze River Delta, benefiting from the stable pipeline of its reputable parent developer, Binjiang Real Estate.
  • The company is strategically shifting its focus towards high-margin ‘5S’ value-added services (VAS), particularly in soft decoration and community living, to offset declining revenues and margins in its non-owner VAS segment.
  • While demonstrating robust top-line growth and a generous dividend policy, the company faces significant risks from the broader downturn in China’s property market, intense industry competition, and rising operational costs.

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STAR50 Index Earning Revision (Oct): SUPCON TECHNOLOGY, SHENGYI ELECTRONICS, TRANSSION, TRINA SOLAR

By Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

  • We analysed the earning revision of component stocks of STAR50 in the past month.
  • We tabulated stocks with the top impact on index’s EPS, stocks’ EPS revision, and revenue revision.
  • We highlighted EPS revision on SUPCON TECHNOLOGY, SHENGYI ELECTRONICS, TRANSSION, TRINA SOLAR, CAMBRICON TECHNOLOGIES, Trina Solar, Shengyi Electronics, Cambricon Technologies, Transsion, Supcon Technology.

Last Week In Event SPACE: Nidec/Ibiden, LG Chem, Mayne Pharma, Jardine Matheson

By David Blennerhassett

  • Nidec (6594 JP)‘s deletion is a LOT of stock to sell. The Ibiden (4062 JP)‘s Nikkei 225 inclusion is huge. It’ll make the stock enormously squeezy for a long while.
  • Palliser has a point. LG Chem (051910 KS) should pare down its LG Energy Solution (373220 KS) stake, and buy back shares. Yet, would/will management stubbornly swat away any such proposal?
  • The latest twist in the Mayne Pharma (MYX AU) saga as FIRB looks set to ding the transaction if there is a possibility Cosette closes a manufacturing site in Adelaide.

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Daily Brief Quantitative Analysis: Hong Kong Buybacks Weekly (Oct 31st): HSBC and more

By | Daily Briefs, Quantitative Analysis

In today’s briefing:

  • Hong Kong Buybacks Weekly (Oct 31st): HSBC, China Feihe, Lianlian
  • TOPIX CORE 30 Index Earning Revision (Oct): Recruit, Hitachi, Sony Financial, Toyota Motor, SoftBank
  • ASX Short Interest Weekly (Oct 24th): Reece, Bluescope Steel, APA, Transurban, Sigma Pharmaceuticals


Hong Kong Buybacks Weekly (Oct 31st): HSBC, China Feihe, Lianlian

By Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

  • We analyze statistics on top repurchases over one week, one month, one quarter and one year periods ended on Oct 31st based on HKEx daily reports.
  • In the past 7 days, the top 3 companies that repurchased the most shares from the market were HSBC (5 HK), China Feihe (6186 HK), Lianlian (2598 HK).
  • In the past 30 days, the top 3 companies that repurchased the most shares from the market were Tencent (700 HK), Xiaomi (1810 HK), Linklogis (9959 HK).

TOPIX CORE 30 Index Earning Revision (Oct): Recruit, Hitachi, Sony Financial, Toyota Motor, SoftBank

By Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

  • We analysed the earning revision of component stocks of TOPIX CORE 30 in the past month.
  • We tabulated stocks with the top impact on index’s EPS, stocks’ EPS revision, and revenue revision.
  • We highlighted EPS revision on Recruit, Hitachi, Sony Financial, Toyota Motor, SoftBank, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial, Toyota Motor, Mitsubishi Ufj Financial, Hitachi, Softbank, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial, Recruit.

ASX Short Interest Weekly (Oct 24th): Reece, Bluescope Steel, APA, Transurban, Sigma Pharmaceuticals

By Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

  • We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of Oct 24th (reported today). The aggregated short interest was USD27.5bn.
  • We tabulate league tables for top short by value and short as multiple of ADT, as well as weekly increases & decreases in short value, short as multiple of ADT.
  • We highlight short interest changes in Reece, Bluescope Steel, APA, Transurban, Sigma Pharmaceuticals.

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Daily Brief Australia: 88 Energy Ltd, Krakatoa Resources and more

By | Australia, Daily Briefs

In today’s briefing:

  • Primer: 88 Energy Ltd (88E AU) – Oct 2025
  • Krakatoa Resources Ltd – Kraking open an antimony opportunity


Primer: 88 Energy Ltd (88E AU) – Oct 2025

By αSK

  • 88 Energy is a high-risk, high-reward oil and gas exploration company with a primary focus on large-scale, early-stage projects in the politically stable and well-developed hydrocarbon province of Alaska’s North Slope.
  • The company’s strategy centers on identifying and de-risking significant prospective resources and then farming out interests to larger partners to fund capital-intensive drilling and development, thereby minimizing shareholder dilution and financial risk.
  • Recent divestment from production assets in Texas has sharpened the company’s focus on its core Alaskan exploration portfolio (Projects Phoenix and Leonis) and a new frontier opportunity in Namibia, positioning it as a pure-play exploration entity with significant potential upside contingent on drilling success.

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Krakatoa Resources Ltd – Kraking open an antimony opportunity

By Research as a Service (RaaS)

  • Krakatoa Resources Limited (ASX:KTA) is a junior resource company focusing on critical minerals projects located in Georgia and Western Australia (WA) which are prospective for antimony-gold and rare earths respectively.
  • KTA’s focus pivoted to antimony-gold with the acquisition of an option on the Zopkhito project in December 2024.
  • KTA is currently drilling at the project with the aim of converting the foreign resource into a JORC-compliant resource as well as delineating extensions to the resource.

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Daily Brief South Korea: SK Square , LG Chem Ltd, SK Innovation, SK D&D Co Ltd, JNTC and more

By | Daily Briefs, South Korea

In today’s briefing:

  • Intel on Today’s SK Square Price Action: Rotation Flow Triggered by Hynix’s 10% Fund Cap Removal
  • LG Chem: Considering Higher Dividend Payout Using Sale Proceeds from LGES
  • SK Innovation – End of Lockup Period For 33% of Outstanding Shares
  • SK D&D: Delisting Tender Offer by Hahn & Co Fails – What’s Next?
  • Primer: JNTC (204270 KS) – Oct 2025


Intel on Today’s SK Square Price Action: Rotation Flow Triggered by Hynix’s 10% Fund Cap Removal

By Sanghyun Park

  • KOFIA says Hynix hit 10.89% weight in October vs 8.37% in September, lifting the 10% fund cap — now local funds can size up like Samsung Electronics.
  • SK Square might have been dumped today as locals unwound proxy trades; with Hynix freed from the 10% cap, funds rotated directly into Hynix, front‑running the shift.
  • Key now is rotation size; SK Square’s beta‑plus trade to Hynix is fading, and near term we should expect relative underperformance as flows migrate.

LG Chem: Considering Higher Dividend Payout Using Sale Proceeds from LGES

By Douglas Kim

  • LG Chem is considering on paying higher dividends using sale proceeds from LG Energy Solution. 
  • This breaks the company’s principle of using only ordinary income from operating activities as a source for dividends.
  • If indeed LG Chem goes ahead with this plan, this would be as a result of heightened demands from major activist investors including Palliser Capital.

SK Innovation – End of Lockup Period For 33% of Outstanding Shares

By Douglas Kim

  • There is an end of a lock-up period for 55.3 million shares (33% of outstanding shares) for SK Innovation (096770 KS) starting 20 November 2025.
  • This could potentially result in additional selling by insiders which could negatively impact its share price in the coming weeks.
  • SK Innovation is currently trading at relatively high valuation multiples. We remain Bearish on SK Innovation.

SK D&D: Delisting Tender Offer by Hahn & Co Fails – What’s Next?

By Douglas Kim

  • SK D&D announced the results of the delisting tender offer by Hahn & Co. SK &D mentioned that the subscription reached only 40% of the planned tender offer amount.
  • Post failed tender offer for SK D&D by Hahn & Co, we expect this to have a positive impact on SK D&D’s share price.
  • The major reason for this is that there are still many investors that believe that SK D&D’s shares are significantly undervalued at P/B of only 0.4x.

Primer: JNTC (204270 KS) – Oct 2025

By αSK

  • JNTC is a technology leader in specialized glass processing, transitioning from a volatile mobile component supplier to a high-growth solutions provider for next-generation industries, including foldable displays, automotive, and AI semiconductor packaging.
  • The company’s strategic pivot to Ultra-Thin Glass (UTG) for foldables and Through Glass Via (TGV) substrates for AI chips offers a significant runway for growth, with revenue expected to double in the coming years. This expansion into high-margin sectors is a key catalyst for re-rating.
  • Despite the promising outlook, investors must consider the high degree of operational and financial risk, evidenced by historically volatile revenue and profitability, significant customer concentration, and weak gross margins in its legacy businesses.

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Daily Brief Singapore: SGX Rubber Future TSR20, Global Testing Corp and more

By | Daily Briefs, Singapore

In today’s briefing:

  • Rising Domestic Pull And Price Strength Reshape Cambodian Rubber
  • Primer: Global Testing Corp (GTC SP) – Oct 2025


Rising Domestic Pull And Price Strength Reshape Cambodian Rubber

By Vinod Nedumudy

  • Export volumes fall, but revenues hold firm on higher prices  
  • Domestic latex consumption surges 89%, reshaping local demand base  
  • Chinese investments deepen industrial linkages and energy synergy

Primer: Global Testing Corp (GTC SP) – Oct 2025

By αSK

  • Global Testing Corp (GTC) is an established Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) provider, specializing in testing services for logic and mixed-signal semiconductors. Headquartered in Taiwan, the company is strategically positioned within the global semiconductor hub.
  • The company is poised to benefit from positive long-term industry trends, including the proliferation of AI, IoT, 5G, and automotive electronics, which are driving demand for more complex and rigorous semiconductor testing. The OSAT market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5-9% over the next several years.
  • Despite a challenging recent period marked by declining net income and margins, the company maintains a strong balance sheet with minimal debt. However, its revenue and profit trajectory in the near term will be highly dependent on the cyclical nature of the semiconductor industry and its ability to secure its position with key customers.

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Daily Brief United States: Natural Gas, Establishment Labs Holdings In, International Public Partnerships, NEXTracker , Constellation Energy , Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, DuPont, Honeywell International, iHeartMedia, Golden Matrix Group Inc and more

By | Daily Briefs, United States

In today’s briefing:

  • When the Boom Bites Back: How a Global LNG Surge Could Reshape U.S. Gas Markets
  • Primer: Establishment Labs Holdings In (ESTA US) – Oct 2025
  • International Public Partnerships — Responsible, growing and protected
  • Nextracker’s Saudi Joint Venture Is a Game-Changer—Can It Capitalize On The MENA Solar Boom?
  • Sintana Energy’s Acquisition of Challenger Energy: Merger Arbitrage Opportunity with 15% Spread and Minimal Regulatory Risks
  • Alnylam Pharmaceuticals (ALNY US): On Track for S&P500 Inclusion Following Positive Earnings
  • DuPont De Nemours, Inc. (NYSE: DD) To Separate Its Electronics Business on Nov 1
  • Update – Honeywell Completes the Spin-Off of Solstice; Regular-Way Trading Commences
  • Primer: iHeartMedia (IHRT US) – Oct 2025
  • GMGI: 3Q25 First Look Record Quarterly Revenue Results


When the Boom Bites Back: How a Global LNG Surge Could Reshape U.S. Gas Markets

By Suhas Reddy

  • Henry Hub prices are rising ahead of a colder U.S. winter, but stronger domestic production and expanding LNG exports could temper the pace of seasonal gains.
  • Global LNG capacity is set to soar by 60% by 2030, raising the risk of a supply glut that could depress international gas prices and challenge U.S. competitiveness.
  • While global LNG oversupply may pressure prices abroad, surging AI-driven electricity demand and slower renewable deployment could lift domestic gas consumption and keep prices resilient.

Primer: Establishment Labs Holdings In (ESTA US) – Oct 2025

By αSK

  • Establishment Labs is a medical technology company poised for significant growth following the recent US FDA approval for its flagship Motiva® breast implants, granting access to the world’s largest market for aesthetic procedures.
  • The company’s key competitive advantage lies in its focus on safety and innovation, with its proprietary SmoothSilk® surface and ergonomic implant designs demonstrating low complication rates in extensive clinical studies, potentially disrupting a market dominated by long-standing incumbents.
  • Despite strong revenue growth, the company has a history of significant net losses and negative cash flow. The successful commercialization in the US and a clear path to profitability are critical for future stock performance.

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International Public Partnerships — Responsible, growing and protected

By Edison Investment Research

International Public Partnerships (INPP) had a strong first half of 2025, maintaining solid financial and operational performance while advancing portfolio optimisation and disciplined capital allocation. Alongside accretive share buybacks, the company’s investment in Sizewell C, targeting low-teens returns, enhances both inflation linkage and portfolio longevity. At the current share price, investors can access double-digit net returns from a low-risk, inflation-protected portfolio offering a cash yield above 6%, with dividend growth underpinned for over 20 years.


Nextracker’s Saudi Joint Venture Is a Game-Changer—Can It Capitalize On The MENA Solar Boom?

By Baptista Research

  • Nextracker’s second quarter fiscal year 2026 results reflect a strong performance marked by substantial revenue growth, strategic partnerships, and expansion of their technology platform.
  • The company posted a 42% year-over-year revenue increase to $905 million and a 29% rise in adjusted EBITDA to $224 million.
  • For the first half of the fiscal year, revenue reached $1.77 billion, which indicates a 31% increase compared to the previous year, setting a new record for the company.

Sintana Energy’s Acquisition of Challenger Energy: Merger Arbitrage Opportunity with 15% Spread and Minimal Regulatory Risks

By Special Situation Investments

  • Sintana Energy is acquiring Challenger Energy at a 0.4705x exchange ratio, with a 15% actionable spread.
  • Charlestown Capital Advisors orchestrates the merger, holding significant stakes in both companies and providing financial support.
  • Merger approval requires 75% of Challenger votes, with 34% already committed, and regulatory approvals expected smoothly.

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals (ALNY US): On Track for S&P500 Inclusion Following Positive Earnings

By Dimitris Ioannidis

  • Alnylam Pharmaceuticals (ALNY US) just became eligible for S&P500 following positive earnings released on 30 October 2025.
  • The company’s market cap and other eligibility metrics are estimated to place it among the top 5 addition candidates for S&P500 with a higher chance of inclusion in 2026.
  • Top 3 addition candidates for S&P500 are CRH, FIX and PSTG with the next inclusion expected by the end of November following the Omnicom-Interpublic $13bn acquisition.

DuPont De Nemours, Inc. (NYSE: DD) To Separate Its Electronics Business on Nov 1

By Garvit Bhandari

  • DuPont will separate its Electronics unit as Qnity Electronics Inc. on Nov 1, 2025, creating two focused platforms – a high-growth semiconductor materials business and a steadier diverfied industrial company
  • Qnity launches with ~$4.3B sales, ~29% margins, strong semiconductor exposure but higher leverage and cyclicality
  • We value Qnity at $106/share (17.2× FY26E EBITDA) and DuPont (ex-Qnity) at $47.5/share (13.0× FY26E EBITDA).

Update – Honeywell Completes the Spin-Off of Solstice; Regular-Way Trading Commences

By Garvit Bhandari

  • Honeywell completed the spin-off of Solstice Advanced Materials Inc. on October 30, 2025.
  • Both the parent and the spin-off commenced regular-way trading from October 30, 2025. On the first day of trading, parent lost 0.84%, while spin-off gained 0.29%.
  • On an overall basis, HON (consolidated) gained 2.6% since the spin-off announcement on October 8, 2024, underperforming the S&P 500’s which gained 18.6% gain over the same period.

Primer: iHeartMedia (IHRT US) – Oct 2025

By αSK

  • iHeartMedia possesses an unparalleled reach in the U.S. audio market through its extensive portfolio of over 850 broadcast radio stations, complemented by a rapidly growing digital audio segment that includes the iHeartRadio app and a leading podcast network.
  • The company is burdened by a highly leveraged balance sheet, with approximately $5.2 billion in total debt, posing significant financial risk and constraining its flexibility, especially with substantial debt maturities looming.
  • Management’s strategic focus is on offsetting the secular decline in traditional radio advertising by accelerating growth in the Digital Audio Group, particularly in podcasting, and implementing significant cost-saving measures, including the use of AI, to improve profitability.

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GMGI: 3Q25 First Look Record Quarterly Revenue Results

By Zacks Small Cap Research

  • Zacks Small-Cap Research Note for Golden Matrix Group (GMGI)

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Daily Brief Indonesia: Uni-Charm Indonesia Tbk PT and more

By | Daily Briefs, Indonesia

In today’s briefing:

  • Unicharm Indonesia: 3rd Quarter Results: Bit Disappointing But


Unicharm Indonesia: 3rd Quarter Results: Bit Disappointing But

By Punit Khanna

  • Company incurred a loss of 90 bn Rupiah in 3rq quarter or loss of 21.6 Rupiah per share. 
  • Even though sales have declined for the first 9 months – inventory and receivables have increased indicating stress in working capital. 
  • GP Margin is flat, selling expense as %ge of sales have increased as we think company is pushing economy products to compete with local players and maintain market share

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Daily Brief Technical Analysis: India Finally Showing Signs of Life; Remain Overweight Taiwan and more

By | Daily Briefs, Technical Analysis

In today’s briefing:

  • India Finally Showing Signs of Life; Remain Overweight Taiwan, China, Korea, and the U.S.


India Finally Showing Signs of Life; Remain Overweight Taiwan, China, Korea, and the U.S.

By Joe Jasper

  • We remain near-term bullish since our 4/22/25 Compass, and our intermediate-term outlook remains bullish as well (as of our 5/14/25 Compass), with Int’l Compass reports all echoing this sentiment.
  • In our prior Int’l Compass (Oct. 16) we discussed how the pullback was testing the uptrend, and we were buyers; this worked out well with indexes back at all-time highs.
  • Taiwan, China, Korea, and the U.S. remain our only overweights, but India is becoming more attractive as well — add selective exposure. Many buy ideas highlighted in these countries.

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