Smartkarma Daily Briefs

• Nobody enjoys reading lengthy analyses during the holidays between Christmas and New Year’s Eve, and frankly, I am not inclined to write much either.
• Therefore, this edition of Crypto Moves is a concise one, focusing solely on our boldest predictions for the coming year—specifically for 2025.
• These forecasts are straightforward and easy to verify a year from now, whether we turn out to be right or wrong.

• The US oil and gas rig count remained unchanged for the third straight week at 589 for the week ending on 27/Dec.
• For the week ending 20/Dec, US oil production moderately fell to 13.59m bpd from 13.6m bpd the week prior.
• The number of active US oil and gas rigs remained steady at 483 and 102, respectively. US producers added one rig in North Dakota and cut one in Texas.

• Playa Hotels & Resorts reported third-quarter 2024 results that exceeded expectations, driven by steady performance in the Yucatan and Dominican Republic segments and improving demand in the Pacific Coast and Jamaica.
• The company achieved owned resort EBITDA of $36.6 million in the quarter, which included a benefit from business interruption insurance proceeds of approximately $700,000, compared to $1 million in the same period last year.
• The company’s results reflected the impact of external factors such as Hurricane Barrel, construction disruptions, and travel advisories.

• Apellis Pharmaceuticals reported its third-quarter 2024 financial results, highlighting key developments and offering insights into future expectations.
• The company, co-founded and led by CEO Dr. Cedric Francois, focuses on targeting C3 to address complement-mediated diseases.
• During the third quarter, Apellis saw progress in commercial demand for SYFOVRE, although net product revenue for SYFOVRE dipped slightly by 1.7% due to factors like higher gross-to-net adjustments and contracting dynamics.

• Brunswick Corporation’s third-quarter performance in 2024 showcased a mix of resilience and caution amidst a challenging marine market.
• The company reported sales down by 20% and an adjusted EPS of $1.17, reflecting a decrease compared to the previous year due to weakening market conditions.
• Nevertheless, Brunswick’s recurring revenue streams, such as the Engine Parts & Accessories (P&A) business, Propulsion’s repower business, and Freedom Boat Club, contributed significantly, underpinning the company’s financial performance.

• Taylor Morrison Home Corporation reported a robust performance for the third quarter of 2024, showcasing the efficacy of its diversified consumer and geographic strategy amidst economic uncertainty and weather-related challenges.
• During the quarter, the company delivered 3,394 homes with an average selling price of $598,000, contributing to over $2 billion in revenue.
• The home closings gross margin stood at 24.8%, representing an encouraging increase from previous quarters and indicating effective cost management and pricing strategies.

• Sanmina Corporation recently presented its financial performance for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2024.
• The company exhibited a commendable year-end financial performance, with revenue reaching $2.02 billion, surpassing their forecast of $1.9 billion to $2.0 billion, marking a sequential increase of 9.6%.
• Despite facing a challenging fiscal year largely characterized by inventory adjustment with clients, Sanmina achieved non-GAAP earnings per share (EPS) of $1.43, exceeding expectations.

• ContextLogic is a cash and NOL shell trading at a discount with potential to double in value through NOL maximization strategies
• Assets include cash and $2.8 billion in Federal NOLs, with a previous market value decline due to ownership of Wish.com
• Strategy involves acquiring a business with taxable earnings to maximize NOL value, offering investors potential upside from NOL monetization.

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• Simpson Manufacturing Company’s third quarter 2024 results provide an insight into its current operational and financial positioning.
• The company’s net sales reached $587.2 million, showing a modest increase over the prior year, despite pressures in both U.S. and European housing markets.
• This resilience is partly attributed to Simpson’s growth strategy, as North American volume growth outperformed U.S. housing starts by approximately 500 basis points.

• In the third quarter of 2024, Tempur Sealy reported a modest 2% increase in net sales, amounting to $1.3 billion.
• This was accompanied by a 6% rise in adjusted EBITDA to $275 million year-over year.
• The company’s GAAP EPS grew 14% to $0.73 per share, while the adjusted EPS saw a 7% increase to $0.82 per share.