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Daily Brief Singapore: SGX Rubber Future TSR20 and more

By | Daily Briefs, Singapore

In today’s briefing:

  • Kerala Farmers Firm On Higher Floor Prices As Market Prices Keep Steady


Kerala Farmers Firm On Higher Floor Prices As Market Prices Keep Steady

By Vinod Nedumudy

  • Prices fail to breach INR200/kg mark making farmers unhappy  
  • GST cut benefit to percolate to the rubber market soon  
  • Demand to extend World Bank replanting aid to all Kerala districts

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Daily Brief Thematic (Sector/Industry): Japan Morning Connection: Big Gains for Semi-Testers and Memory Sets Strong Tone (Again) and more

By | Daily Briefs, Thematic (Sector/Industry)

In today’s briefing:

  • Japan Morning Connection: Big Gains for Semi-Testers and Memory Sets Strong Tone (Again)
  • Singapore Market Roundup (29-Oct-2025): Analysts are optimistic on CICT, citing strong


Japan Morning Connection: Big Gains for Semi-Testers and Memory Sets Strong Tone (Again)

By Andrew Jackson

  • Mega caps announcing bigger capex sends Microsoft and Meta down AH, but is another positive for semi-cap plays.
  • Disco numbers miss, but memory related shipment miss may be a matter of timing and expect management to say as much on call today
  • Blackwell for China will mean more upside for Ibiden, not that it needs any help after +25% in 2-days thanks to Nidec (and Nagamori’s) demise.

Singapore Market Roundup (29-Oct-2025): Analysts are optimistic on CICT, citing strong

By Singapore Market Roundup

  • Analysts remain optimistic on CICT, stating it’s ‘revving on all engines.’
  • UOB Kay Hian starts coverage on Centurion REIT, target price $1.23.
  • DBS rates CAO a ‘buy,’ citing capital inefficiency and potential dividend increases.

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Daily Brief United States: NVIDIA Corp, Silver, BETA Technologies, Fiserv, Lululemon Athletica, Vicor Corp, Crude Oil, Ford Motor Co, Johnson & Johnson, James River Group Holdings and more

By | Daily Briefs, United States

In today’s briefing:

  • Nvidia Jensen’s $500bn: What Did He Say Exactly? What Does It Mean for Supply Chain Forecasts?
  • Silver: A Fifty-Year Perspective on Bull Markets and Sizing Up the Recent Correction
  • BETA Technologies (BETA): Electric Aircraft Maker Revenue Tail Intrigues IPO Investors
  • Fiserv Inc (FI) – Wednesday, Jul 30, 2025
  • Lululemon Tackles Pro Sports With NFL Deal—Game-Changer or Gimmick?
  • Vicor’s AI Goldmine: Why the Stock Is on Fire?
  • Oil futures: Crude eases as OPEC+ hike reports offset sanctions
  • Ford’s $1 Billion Recovery Mission: What You Need to Know About Its Big Manufacturing Rebound!
  • Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) To Spin Off Orthopaedics Business
  • Primer: James River Group Holdings (JRVR US) – Oct 2025


Nvidia Jensen’s $500bn: What Did He Say Exactly? What Does It Mean for Supply Chain Forecasts?

By Nicolas Baratte

  • Nvidia CEO said he has a $500bn AI order book. If over the next 7 quarters, it means growth will remain at ~60% YoY till Apr-27. No slowdown. That’s possible.
  • If it’s over the next 5 quarters (which is what he actually said), it’s enormous growth reaching ~200% YoY in 2H26. I doubt that the supply chain can do that.
  • Consensus is the lowest with most room for upside: Memory stocks. Consensus too low by ~20%: Nvidia. Just a it too low: TSMC.

Silver: A Fifty-Year Perspective on Bull Markets and Sizing Up the Recent Correction

By John Ley

  • After an extraordinary run, SLV’s pullback appears orderly as implied volatility cools yet remains high by historical standards.
  • We examine how this bull market in Silver compares with previous bull market spanning 50 years.
  • We also look at market participation to identify what’s been driving the recent price action.

BETA Technologies (BETA): Electric Aircraft Maker Revenue Tail Intrigues IPO Investors

By IPO Boutique

  • Each aircraft is projected to produce roughly $13 million in lifetime revenue at a 50% margin, driven largely by recurring battery replacement and service contracts.
  • There are $300 million in anchor orders and a 5% directed share program. The deal is reportedly more than 10-times oversubscribed, according to our sources.
  • The potential for Beta Technologies as a company is immense in a market with few operators. The critical story surrounding the recurring battery-driven economics makes this IPO highly-intriguing.

Fiserv Inc (FI) – Wednesday, Jul 30, 2025

By Value Investors Club (VIC)

Key points (machine generated)

  • Fiserv is a leading global technology provider in financial services, serving over 1,000 institutions and excelling in multiple sectors.
  • The company has achieved nearly 40 years of double-digit adjusted EPS growth and is well-positioned for continued expansion.
  • Investor focus on Clover’s GPV growth has overshadowed other business strengths, causing market reactions that reflect a disconnect in perception.

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Lululemon Tackles Pro Sports With NFL Deal—Game-Changer or Gimmick?

By Baptista Research

  • Lululemon Athletica is making its most ambitious leap yet into professional sports apparel with a new licensed collection for all 32 NFL teams.
  • The move marks the brand’s first-ever partnership with the National Football League and is aimed at diversifying its consumer base while reigniting sluggish U.S. sales.
  • The collection—available on Fanatics.com, NFLShop.com, and at team stadium stores—includes men’s and women’s gear from Lululemon’s signature styles such as Steady State, Define, Scuba, and Align.

Vicor’s AI Goldmine: Why the Stock Is on Fire?

By Baptista Research

  • Vicor Corporation surged 27% in a single session to $82.64, following a bullish Q3 2025 earnings report, rapid expansion of its IP licensing business, and deepening engagements with hyperscalers and AI chipmakers.
  • With net income more than doubling year-over-year and licensing revenue on track to exceed $200 million annually, Vicor is increasingly being recognized not just as a power module manufacturer but as a dual-engine IP and hardware company riding the AI wave.
  • Analysts from Needham and Craig-Hallum upgraded the stock, citing its growing relevance in AI data center infrastructure and the monetization of its patented power delivery technologies.

Oil futures: Crude eases as OPEC+ hike reports offset sanctions

By Quantum Commodity Intelligence

  • Crude oil futures were rowing back Tuesday, with OPEC+ set to further raise output and uncertainty over sanctions enforcement.
  • Front-month Dec25 ICE Brent futures were trading at $64.28/b (2020 BST) versus Monday’s settle of $65.62/b, while Dec25 NYMEX WTI was at $60.01/b against a previous close of $61.31/b.
  • But reports that OPEC+ will go ahead with a ninth consecutive production hike were seen limiting further price upside for now.

Ford’s $1 Billion Recovery Mission: What You Need to Know About Its Big Manufacturing Rebound!

By Baptista Research

  • Ford Motor Company’s third-quarter 2025 earnings presentation highlighted several areas of strength and challenge within the business.
  • The company reported a record $50.5 billion in revenue and $2.6 billion in adjusted EBIT, despite encountering significant headwinds due to tariff impacts and an operational disruption caused by a Novelis plant fire.
  • The revenue growth, driven by strong product offerings such as the iconic F-150 and Mustang, showcases Ford’s solid market position in both traditional vehicles and its developing lineup of electric vehicles (EVs).

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) To Spin Off Orthopaedics Business

By Garvit Bhandari

  • Separation should unlock value by allowing J&J to double-down on high-growth, higher-margin MedTech and pharma businesses.
  • SpinCo will emerge as one of the world’s largest pure-play orthopaedics firm with ~$9B revenue and global leadership across hips, knees, and trauma.
  • We see valuation upside. Transaction is likely to enhance JNJ’s sum-of-the-parts value.

Primer: James River Group Holdings (JRVR US) – Oct 2025

By αSK

  • James River is undergoing a significant strategic repositioning, having divested its volatile Casualty Reinsurance segment to focus on its core Excess & Surplus (E&S) Lines and Specialty Admitted Insurance businesses.
  • The company faces considerable challenges, including a history of significant net losses, adverse reserve development, and substantial declines in market capitalization and revenue over multiple years.
  • Despite a challenging financial track record, the company operates in the growing E&S market, which is benefiting from a hard market cycle with elevated premiums and stricter underwriting standards, presenting a potential tailwind.

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Daily Brief China: ANE Cayman Inc, Alibaba, Pony AI, CIMC Enric Holdings, Minth Group Ltd, China Oil And Gas, Hangzhou Diagens Biotechnology and more

By | China, Daily Briefs

In today’s briefing:

  • ANE (9956 HK): Centurium/Temasek’s Clean Offer
  • Alibaba Group Hldg (BABA) – Wednesday, Jul 30, 2025
  • Pony.AI Hong Kong IPO Preview
  • CIMC Enric (3899 HK): A Laggard That Is Poised to Revive
  • Minth (425 HK): Keep Going
  • Lucror Analytics – Morning Views Asia
  • Pre-IPO Hangzhou Diagens Biotechnology – The Turning Point of Medical Imaging AI Has Not Arrived


ANE (9956 HK): Centurium/Temasek’s Clean Offer

By David Blennerhassett

  • After ANE Cayman Inc (9956 HK), a road freight transportation play, was suspended pursuant to the Takeovers Code, an Offer from PE outfit Centurium Partners, a pre-IPO investor, was expected. 
  • And this is what unfolded. Centurium, together with Temasek and Singapore-based asset manager True Light, are offering HK$12.18/share (best & final) via a Scheme, a 48.54% premium to undisturbed.
  • A scrip alternative is present (mix & match). This is a pre-conditional Offer: it requires SAMR signing off. The FA is JPM. This should help smooth over the reg process.

Alibaba Group Hldg (BABA) – Wednesday, Jul 30, 2025

By Value Investors Club (VIC)

Key points (machine generated)

  • Alibaba Group (BABA) is currently priced at $120 per ADS, with a projected valuation of $300 per ADS by 2028, indicating a potential upside of 2.5 times.
  • The company’s future valuation is expected to depend on its key segments: Taobao and Tmall Group in the China e-commerce market and Alicloud, which are currently undervalued.
  • BABA’s low forward multiple of 11-12 times next year’s earnings, along with revenue growth from Alicloud and potential stock buybacks, suggests downside protection for investors.

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Pony.AI Hong Kong IPO Preview

By Douglas Kim

  • Pony.ai is getting ready to complete its IPO in Hong Kong in the coming weeks. Pony.ai is one of the leading autonomous driving companies in China. 
  • Pony.ai plans to sell 41.96 million Class A shares under its global offering in Hong Kong, including 4.2 million shares for Hong Kong retail investors.
  • The maximum offer price of the Hong Kong IPO is HK$180 (US$23) per share, which could value the company at more than US$10 billion.

CIMC Enric (3899 HK): A Laggard That Is Poised to Revive

By Osbert Tang, CFA

  • While CIMC Enric Holdings (3899 HK)‘s share price has lagged YTD, its 3Q25 and 9M25 results look decent with 6.2% and 12.9% YoY increase, respectively.
  • Its backlog orders amount of Rmb30.8bn, up by 10.9% YoY, is a record high. This is already enough to cover the full-year FY26 projected revenue.
  • With a 13.4% 3-year EPS CAGR, its PERs are inexpensive. Meanwhile, it is in an excellent position to thrive under China’s 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030).

Minth (425 HK): Keep Going

By Henry Soediarko

  • After the good run, Minth Group Ltd (425 HK) share price looks a bit expensive. 
  • However, it was a value stock before, trading at 0.6x book value while growth remains. 
  • Compared to its peers, it is still not too expensive and the growth seem to continue as the company is able to expand its margin. 

Lucror Analytics – Morning Views Asia

By Leonard Law, CFA

  • In today’s Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: China Oil & Gas, SK Hynix, Meituan, Pakuwon Jati, Nissan Motor
  • UST yields were little changed yesterday, with little response to a soft auction of 7Y notes. The market focus will be on the FOMC rate decision today, with the Fed largely expected to reduce rates by another 25 bps.
  • Equities notched fresh record highs, supported by expectations of strong Q3/25 earnings from major tech firms.

Pre-IPO Hangzhou Diagens Biotechnology – The Turning Point of Medical Imaging AI Has Not Arrived

By Xinyao (Criss) Wang

  • The willingness of hospitals/patients to purchase medical AI products/services is still not strong enough. The real turning point for the commercialization of medical AI hasn’t arrived yet.
  • The small revenue scale reflects that Diagens’ products have not received widespread recognition from the medical system. Market education cost would be high, leading to increasing selling and distribution expenses
  • Valuation should be higher than Basecare (2170 HK) who just focuses on testing kits in assisted reproduction, but should be lower than Xunfei Healthcare, who has better commercialization performance/channels advantage.

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Daily Brief Credit: Lucror Analytics – Morning Views Asia and more

By | Credit, Daily Briefs

In today’s briefing:

  • Lucror Analytics – Morning Views Asia
  • SS&C Technologies Taps Into the $1 Trillion Private Credit Boom—Here’s Why It Matters!


Lucror Analytics – Morning Views Asia

By Leonard Law, CFA

  • In today’s Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: China Oil & Gas, SK Hynix, Meituan, Pakuwon Jati, Nissan Motor
  • UST yields were little changed yesterday, with little response to a soft auction of 7Y notes. The market focus will be on the FOMC rate decision today, with the Fed largely expected to reduce rates by another 25 bps.
  • Equities notched fresh record highs, supported by expectations of strong Q3/25 earnings from major tech firms.

SS&C Technologies Taps Into the $1 Trillion Private Credit Boom—Here’s Why It Matters!

By Baptista Research

  • SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. has delivered a robust financial performance in the third quarter of 2025, marked by an uptick in revenue and earnings per share.
  • The company reported record adjusted revenue of $1.569 billion, reflecting a 7% increase from the previous year, alongside a notable 17.2% growth to reach an adjusted diluted earnings per share of $1.57.
  • Adjusted consolidated EBITDA also reached a record high of $619 million, a rise of 9.3%, leading to a quarterly adjusted EBITDA margin of 39.5%.

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Daily Brief Utilities: China Oil And Gas and more

By | Daily Briefs, Utilities Sector

In today’s briefing:

  • Lucror Analytics – Morning Views Asia


Lucror Analytics – Morning Views Asia

By Leonard Law, CFA

  • In today’s Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: China Oil & Gas, SK Hynix, Meituan, Pakuwon Jati, Nissan Motor
  • UST yields were little changed yesterday, with little response to a soft auction of 7Y notes. The market focus will be on the FOMC rate decision today, with the Fed largely expected to reduce rates by another 25 bps.
  • Equities notched fresh record highs, supported by expectations of strong Q3/25 earnings from major tech firms.

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Daily Brief India: Groww, Cipla Ltd, Orkla India Ltd., Dollar Industries, Greaves Cotton, Ather Energy, SGX Rubber Future TSR20 and more

By | Daily Briefs, India

In today’s briefing:

  • Groww IPO: Growwing Fast; Index Inclusions Will Be Sloww; Small Floww
  • Cipla-Eli Lilly Deal: Strategic Masterstroke or Margin Mirage?
  • Orkla India IPO Review: Strong Brands and Valuations Are Not Too Spicy
  • Dollar Industries’ Big Reshuffle: Why It Matters?
  • Greaves Cotton Limited- Revving Up
  • Ather Energy IPO Lockup – US$1.3bn+ Lockup Release
  • Kerala Farmers Firm On Higher Floor Prices As Market Prices Keep Steady


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.

Cipla-Eli Lilly Deal: Strategic Masterstroke or Margin Mirage?

By Nimish Maheshwari

  • Cipla Ltd (CIPLA IN) signed an exclusive distribution and promotion agreement with Eli Lilly on 23 October 2025 to market tirzepatide under the brand name Yurpeak in India.
  • The deal positions Cipla as a first mover in India’s nascent GLP-1 obesity care segment, projected to grow 40x by 2030.
  • Financially modest but strategically transformative, the deal anchors Cipla’s entry into obesity therapeutics and sets the stage for a broader GLP-1 platform spanning branded and generic drugs.

Orkla India IPO Review: Strong Brands and Valuations Are Not Too Spicy

By Himanshu Dugar

  • Orkla India owns two popular Indian food product brands ‘MTR’ and ‘Eastern that offer Ready to Cook/Eat products as well as pure and blended spices.
  • Both its brands enjoy strong brand heritage in India as well as countries with a higher proportion of the Indian diaspora.
  • IPO is being valued at TTM PE of 40x (lower end of 35-90x ascribed to Indian FMCGs). With a low double-digit growth profile and high ROCEs, valuations look reasonable.

Dollar Industries’ Big Reshuffle: Why It Matters?

By Sudarshan Bhandari

  • Dollar Industries (DOLLAR IN) has announced a Composite Scheme of Arrangement, merging eight promoter group companies and demerging one hosiery business undertaking into the listed entity.
  • The scheme fundamentally restructures DIL, consolidating brand ownership, key manufacturing assets, and operational real estate, directly addressing long-standing concerns regarding related-party transactions and corporate complexity.
  • While execution risks persist, the strategic clarity and governance enhancement resulting from this vertical integration could serve as a powerful catalyst, potentially driving a valuation re-rating.

Greaves Cotton Limited- Revving Up

By Nitin Mangal

  • Greaves Cotton (GRV IN) has evolved from a traditional diesel engine manufacturer into a comprehensive fuel-agnostic mobility and engineering solutions provider.  
  • Greaves Electric Mobility Ltd (GEML) (1295040D IN) its subsidiary (known by its flagship brand ‘Ampere’) plans to come out with an IPO of INR 10 bn and an offer-for-sale.
  • Regarding forensics, we draw comfort from the Management’s ability to diversify its businesses and make value-accretive acquisitions. However, frequent churn in management warrants attention.

Ather Energy IPO Lockup – US$1.3bn+ Lockup Release

By Sumeet Singh

  • Ather Energy raised around US$350m in its India IPO in May 2025. The lockup for its pre-IPO investors is set to expire soon.
  • Ather is a pure play electric vehicle company in India designing and developing E2Ws, battery packs, charging infrastructure, associated software and accessories, also manufacturing battery packs and assembling E2Ws in-house.
  • In this note, we will talk about the lockup dynamics and possible placement.

Kerala Farmers Firm On Higher Floor Prices As Market Prices Keep Steady

By Vinod Nedumudy

  • Prices fail to breach INR200/kg mark making farmers unhappy  
  • GST cut benefit to percolate to the rubber market soon  
  • Demand to extend World Bank replanting aid to all Kerala districts

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Daily Brief ECM: Pony.AI Hong Kong IPO Preview and more

By | Daily Briefs, ECM

In today’s briefing:

  • Pony.AI Hong Kong IPO Preview
  • BETA Technologies (BETA): Electric Aircraft Maker Revenue Tail Intrigues IPO Investors
  • Orkla India IPO Review: Strong Brands and Valuations Are Not Too Spicy
  • Pre-IPO Hangzhou Diagens Biotechnology – The Turning Point of Medical Imaging AI Has Not Arrived


Pony.AI Hong Kong IPO Preview

By Douglas Kim

  • Pony.ai is getting ready to complete its IPO in Hong Kong in the coming weeks. Pony.ai is one of the leading autonomous driving companies in China. 
  • Pony.ai plans to sell 41.96 million Class A shares under its global offering in Hong Kong, including 4.2 million shares for Hong Kong retail investors.
  • The maximum offer price of the Hong Kong IPO is HK$180 (US$23) per share, which could value the company at more than US$10 billion.

BETA Technologies (BETA): Electric Aircraft Maker Revenue Tail Intrigues IPO Investors

By IPO Boutique

  • Each aircraft is projected to produce roughly $13 million in lifetime revenue at a 50% margin, driven largely by recurring battery replacement and service contracts.
  • There are $300 million in anchor orders and a 5% directed share program. The deal is reportedly more than 10-times oversubscribed, according to our sources.
  • The potential for Beta Technologies as a company is immense in a market with few operators. The critical story surrounding the recurring battery-driven economics makes this IPO highly-intriguing.

Orkla India IPO Review: Strong Brands and Valuations Are Not Too Spicy

By Himanshu Dugar

  • Orkla India owns two popular Indian food product brands ‘MTR’ and ‘Eastern that offer Ready to Cook/Eat products as well as pure and blended spices.
  • Both its brands enjoy strong brand heritage in India as well as countries with a higher proportion of the Indian diaspora.
  • IPO is being valued at TTM PE of 40x (lower end of 35-90x ascribed to Indian FMCGs). With a low double-digit growth profile and high ROCEs, valuations look reasonable.

Pre-IPO Hangzhou Diagens Biotechnology – The Turning Point of Medical Imaging AI Has Not Arrived

By Xinyao (Criss) Wang

  • The willingness of hospitals/patients to purchase medical AI products/services is still not strong enough. The real turning point for the commercialization of medical AI hasn’t arrived yet.
  • The small revenue scale reflects that Diagens’ products have not received widespread recognition from the medical system. Market education cost would be high, leading to increasing selling and distribution expenses
  • Valuation should be higher than Basecare (2170 HK) who just focuses on testing kits in assisted reproduction, but should be lower than Xunfei Healthcare, who has better commercialization performance/channels advantage.

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Daily Brief Equity Bottom-Up: Alibaba Group Hldg (BABA) – Wednesday and more

By | Daily Briefs, Equity Bottom-Up

In today’s briefing:

  • Alibaba Group Hldg (BABA) – Wednesday, Jul 30, 2025
  • Nvidia Jensen’s $500bn: What Did He Say Exactly? What Does It Mean for Supply Chain Forecasts?
  • Fiserv Inc (FI) – Wednesday, Jul 30, 2025
  • Shoei (7839) – Wednesday, Jul 30, 2025
  • CIMC Enric (3899 HK): A Laggard That Is Poised to Revive
  • SK Hynix Q325. HBM, DRAM, NAND All Sold Out Through 2026
  • Dollar Industries’ Big Reshuffle: Why It Matters?
  • Lululemon Tackles Pro Sports With NFL Deal—Game-Changer or Gimmick?
  • Ford’s $1 Billion Recovery Mission: What You Need to Know About Its Big Manufacturing Rebound!
  • Vicor’s AI Goldmine: Why the Stock Is on Fire?


Alibaba Group Hldg (BABA) – Wednesday, Jul 30, 2025

By Value Investors Club (VIC)

Key points (machine generated)

  • Alibaba Group (BABA) is currently priced at $120 per ADS, with a projected valuation of $300 per ADS by 2028, indicating a potential upside of 2.5 times.
  • The company’s future valuation is expected to depend on its key segments: Taobao and Tmall Group in the China e-commerce market and Alicloud, which are currently undervalued.
  • BABA’s low forward multiple of 11-12 times next year’s earnings, along with revenue growth from Alicloud and potential stock buybacks, suggests downside protection for investors.

This article is sourced from an online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. This article was originally published 3 months ago on Value Investors Club.


Nvidia Jensen’s $500bn: What Did He Say Exactly? What Does It Mean for Supply Chain Forecasts?

By Nicolas Baratte

  • Nvidia CEO said he has a $500bn AI order book. If over the next 7 quarters, it means growth will remain at ~60% YoY till Apr-27. No slowdown. That’s possible.
  • If it’s over the next 5 quarters (which is what he actually said), it’s enormous growth reaching ~200% YoY in 2H26. I doubt that the supply chain can do that.
  • Consensus is the lowest with most room for upside: Memory stocks. Consensus too low by ~20%: Nvidia. Just a it too low: TSMC.

Fiserv Inc (FI) – Wednesday, Jul 30, 2025

By Value Investors Club (VIC)

Key points (machine generated)

  • Fiserv is a leading global technology provider in financial services, serving over 1,000 institutions and excelling in multiple sectors.
  • The company has achieved nearly 40 years of double-digit adjusted EPS growth and is well-positioned for continued expansion.
  • Investor focus on Clover’s GPV growth has overshadowed other business strengths, causing market reactions that reflect a disconnect in perception.

This article is sourced from an online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. This article was originally published 3 months ago on Value Investors Club.


Shoei (7839) – Wednesday, Jul 30, 2025

By Value Investors Club (VIC)

Key points (machine generated)

  • Shoei, a Japanese company, has been producing premium motorcycle helmets since 1960, known for quality in fit, comfort, and noise reduction.
  • The company holds a 60% market share in the premium motorcycle helmet sector, outperforming competitors like AGV and Bell.
  • Shoei generates significant sales, with 45% from Europe, and has shown solid financial growth with a 3% unit volume CAGR and a 10% revenue CAGR from 2016 to mid-2025.

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CIMC Enric (3899 HK): A Laggard That Is Poised to Revive

By Osbert Tang, CFA

  • While CIMC Enric Holdings (3899 HK)‘s share price has lagged YTD, its 3Q25 and 9M25 results look decent with 6.2% and 12.9% YoY increase, respectively.
  • Its backlog orders amount of Rmb30.8bn, up by 10.9% YoY, is a record high. This is already enough to cover the full-year FY26 projected revenue.
  • With a 13.4% 3-year EPS CAGR, its PERs are inexpensive. Meanwhile, it is in an excellent position to thrive under China’s 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030).

SK Hynix Q325. HBM, DRAM, NAND All Sold Out Through 2026

By William Keating

  • SK Hynix reported Q325 revenues of ₩34.45 trillion, up +10% QoQ and up 39% YoY representing an all time quarterly revenue record
  • Now given the customers demand and the company’s capacity for next year not only HBM but DRAM and NAND capacity has essentially been sold out.
  • DRAM margin could rise closer to HBM but the company does not plan to immediately adjust the capacity mix based on what can be a short-lived change in profitability

Dollar Industries’ Big Reshuffle: Why It Matters?

By Sudarshan Bhandari

  • Dollar Industries (DOLLAR IN) has announced a Composite Scheme of Arrangement, merging eight promoter group companies and demerging one hosiery business undertaking into the listed entity.
  • The scheme fundamentally restructures DIL, consolidating brand ownership, key manufacturing assets, and operational real estate, directly addressing long-standing concerns regarding related-party transactions and corporate complexity.
  • While execution risks persist, the strategic clarity and governance enhancement resulting from this vertical integration could serve as a powerful catalyst, potentially driving a valuation re-rating.

Lululemon Tackles Pro Sports With NFL Deal—Game-Changer or Gimmick?

By Baptista Research

  • Lululemon Athletica is making its most ambitious leap yet into professional sports apparel with a new licensed collection for all 32 NFL teams.
  • The move marks the brand’s first-ever partnership with the National Football League and is aimed at diversifying its consumer base while reigniting sluggish U.S. sales.
  • The collection—available on Fanatics.com, NFLShop.com, and at team stadium stores—includes men’s and women’s gear from Lululemon’s signature styles such as Steady State, Define, Scuba, and Align.

Ford’s $1 Billion Recovery Mission: What You Need to Know About Its Big Manufacturing Rebound!

By Baptista Research

  • Ford Motor Company’s third-quarter 2025 earnings presentation highlighted several areas of strength and challenge within the business.
  • The company reported a record $50.5 billion in revenue and $2.6 billion in adjusted EBIT, despite encountering significant headwinds due to tariff impacts and an operational disruption caused by a Novelis plant fire.
  • The revenue growth, driven by strong product offerings such as the iconic F-150 and Mustang, showcases Ford’s solid market position in both traditional vehicles and its developing lineup of electric vehicles (EVs).

Vicor’s AI Goldmine: Why the Stock Is on Fire?

By Baptista Research

  • Vicor Corporation surged 27% in a single session to $82.64, following a bullish Q3 2025 earnings report, rapid expansion of its IP licensing business, and deepening engagements with hyperscalers and AI chipmakers.
  • With net income more than doubling year-over-year and licensing revenue on track to exceed $200 million annually, Vicor is increasingly being recognized not just as a power module manufacturer but as a dual-engine IP and hardware company riding the AI wave.
  • Analysts from Needham and Craig-Hallum upgraded the stock, citing its growing relevance in AI data center infrastructure and the monetization of its patented power delivery technologies.

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Daily Brief Japan: JX Advanced Metals, Scsk Corp, Shoei Co Ltd, Arealink Co Ltd, Tanaka Chemical, Entrust Inc, Matsui Securities, Robot Payment Inc and more

By | Daily Briefs, Japan

In today’s briefing:

  • [Quiddity Index] Predictions for the Global Index Provider Rebal in November 2025
  • SCSK Corp (9719 JP): Sumitomo (8053 JP)’s Attractive Tender Offer at JPY5,700
  • SCSK Corp (9719 JP): Sumitomo (8053 JP)’s Rumoured Privatisation Offer
  • Shoei (7839) – Wednesday, Jul 30, 2025
  • Arealink Co Ltd (8914 JP): Q3 FY12/25 flash update
  • Primer: Tanaka Chemical (4080 JP) – Oct 2025
  • Entrust Inc (7191 JP): 1H FY03/26 flash update
  • Matsui Securities (8628 JP): 1H FY03/26 flash update
  • (29 Oct 2025) Robot Payment Inc(4374 JP) — Fisco Company Research


[Quiddity Index] Predictions for the Global Index Provider Rebal in November 2025

By Travis Lundy

  • A global index provider will announce its quarterly review on 5 November 2025. The rebalance will take place on 24 November 2025.
  • We make predictions every week for the following index rebalance and publish them along with predictions for 100 other indices. 
  • This insight shows our whole set of predictions across 47 countries for the next rebalance. Most of these names are unchanged since our early September predictions. 

SCSK Corp (9719 JP): Sumitomo (8053 JP)’s Attractive Tender Offer at JPY5,700

By Arun George

  • In response to the Nikkei report, Scsk Corp (9719 JP) has recommended a tender offer from Sumitomo Corp (8053 JP) at JPY5,700, a 31.5% premium to the last close.
  • The offer is attractive compared to precedent transactions, is above the midpoint of the IFA DCF valuation range and represents an all-time high. 
  • An attractive offer facilitates deal completion. The tender runs from 30 October to 12 December, with payment commencing from 19 December.

SCSK Corp (9719 JP): Sumitomo (8053 JP)’s Rumoured Privatisation Offer

By Arun George

  • Today, the Nikkei reported that Sumitomo Corp (8053 JP) plans to privatise Scsk Corp (9719 JP) through a tender offer. Both shares were placed on a trading halt.
  • The Nikkei states that the total acquisition cost would be around JPY800 billion, based on an arbitrary assumption that the offer will be around 20% above the undisturbed price.
  • The privatisation is strategically sensible. The rumoured offer price of JPY5,109.60 is attractive compared to peer multiples and would represent an all-time high. 

Shoei (7839) – Wednesday, Jul 30, 2025

By Value Investors Club (VIC)

Key points (machine generated)

  • Shoei, a Japanese company, has been producing premium motorcycle helmets since 1960, known for quality in fit, comfort, and noise reduction.
  • The company holds a 60% market share in the premium motorcycle helmet sector, outperforming competitors like AGV and Bell.
  • Shoei generates significant sales, with 45% from Europe, and has shown solid financial growth with a 3% unit volume CAGR and a 10% revenue CAGR from 2016 to mid-2025.

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Arealink Co Ltd (8914 JP): Q3 FY12/25 flash update

By Shared Research

  • Overall revenue and profits increased YoY in 1H FY12/25, driven by the Self-Storage segment’s steady performance.
  • Self-Storage segment revenue grew by 16.1% YoY, with a 13.0% YoY increase in total storage units.
  • Land Rights Consolidation segment revenue and profit declined YoY due to business scaling back policy in FY12/25.

Primer: Tanaka Chemical (4080 JP) – Oct 2025

By αSK

  • Tanaka Chemical is a specialized manufacturer of cathode materials for rechargeable batteries, a critical component in the rapidly growing electric vehicle (EV) and consumer electronics sectors. The company possesses key technologies in producing high-performance, nickel-based materials.
  • The company’s financial performance has been extremely volatile, with a significant downturn in the latest fiscal year, swinging from a substantial profit to a net loss. This reflects the intense competition, raw material price fluctuations, and demand shifts inherent in the battery materials market.
  • Majority shareholder Sumitomo Chemical has announced a plan to make Tanaka Chemical a wholly-owned subsidiary via a share exchange, effective January 2026. This strategic move is expected to provide greater financial stability, accelerate R&D, and allow for structural reforms to improve profitability.

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Entrust Inc (7191 JP): 1H FY03/26 flash update

By Shared Research

  • Revenue increased by 15.8% YoY to JPY5.9bn, driven by growth in rent guarantee services.
  • Operating profit rose 22.4% YoY to JPY1.4bn, with an operating profit margin of 23.7%.
  • Total contracts in force reached 485,000, with Guarantee business contracts increasing 18.9% YoY to 382,000.

Matsui Securities (8628 JP): 1H FY03/26 flash update

By Shared Research

  • Net operating revenue increased 17.0% YoY and 8.4% QoQ to JPY11.6bn, with operating profit at JPY5.6bn.
  • Total commissions rose 13.5% YoY and 16.3% QoQ to JPY6.1bn, driven by brokerage commissions increase.
  • SG&A expenses were JPY6.0bn, up 14.4% YoY, with transaction-related expenses rising 20.1% YoY to JPY1.8bn.

(29 Oct 2025) Robot Payment Inc(4374 JP) — Fisco Company Research

By FISCO

Key points (machine generated)

  • ROBOT PAYMENT Inc. reported a 19.6% increase in net sales and a 65.6% rise in operating profit in H1 FY12/25, driven by its Subscription Pay and Billing Management services.
  • The company revised its full-year forecasts upward, projecting net sales of ¥3,200 million and operating profit of ¥685 million, with recurring revenue making up 98% of total income.
  • ROBOT PAYMENT is focusing on long-term growth investments while maintaining profitability, aiming for net sales of ¥15 billion and operating profit of ¥2.4 billion by FY12/35, along with increased dividends for shareholders.

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