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Daily Brief Quantitative Analysis: NIFTY Index Earning Revision (Sep): Adani Enterprises and more

By | Daily Briefs, Quantitative Analysis

In today’s briefing:

  • NIFTY Index Earning Revision (Sep): Adani Enterprises, State Bank of India, Hero MotoCorp, Eternal
  • CSI 100 Index Earning Revision (Sep): GANFENG LITHIUM, CMB, Longi Green, TIANQI LITHIUM, BYD
  • CSI 300 Index Earning Revision (Sep): CHINA EASTERN AIRLINES, BYD, GREE ELECTRIC APPLIANCES


NIFTY Index Earning Revision (Sep): Adani Enterprises, State Bank of India, Hero MotoCorp, Eternal

By Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

  • We analysed the earning revision of component stocks of NIFTY 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 Adani Enterprises, State Bank of India, Hero MotoCorp, Eternal, InterGlobe Aviation, IndusInd Bank, Max Healthcare Institute, Interglobe Aviation, State Bank Of India, Max Healthcare Institute.

CSI 100 Index Earning Revision (Sep): GANFENG LITHIUM, CMB, Longi Green, TIANQI LITHIUM, BYD

By Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

  • We analysed the earning revision of component stocks of CSI 100 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 GANFENG LITHIUM, CMB, CSSC, Longi Green, TIANQI LITHIUM, BYD, SIEYUAN ELECTRIC, CHINA SHIPBUILDING INDUSTRY, Cssc, Sieyuan Electric, BYD, China Shipbuilding Industry, Cmb, Longi Green.

CSI 300 Index Earning Revision (Sep): CHINA EASTERN AIRLINES, BYD, GREE ELECTRIC APPLIANCES

By Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

  • We analysed the earning revision of component stocks of CSI 300 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 CHINA EASTERN AIRLINES, CSSC, BYD, GREE ELECTRIC APPLIANCES, NATIONAL SILICON INDUSTRY, Xinjiang Daqo, BankComm, CHINA SHIPBUILDING INDUSTRY, Cssc, BYD, China Shipbuilding Industry, Bankcomm.

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Daily Brief Australia: G8 Education, Fenix Resources , DroneShield Ltd, Cryosite Ltd, Amotiv, Metals X Ltd, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Coro Energy PLC and more

By | Australia, Daily Briefs

In today’s briefing:

  • Primer: G8 Education (GEM AU) – Oct 2025
  • On The BHP-China Impasse: Iron Ore Will Continue To Be Over 100 USD/Ton
  • Primer: DroneShield Ltd (DRO AU) – Oct 2025
  • Hybridan Research: Coro Energy plc: Power Transition
  • Cryosite Ltd – A Chilled Gem in Australia
  • Long Amotiv (AOV AU) Vs. Short ARB (ARB AU): Statistical Arbitrage in Australian Auto Parts
  • Metals X (MLX) – Monday, Jul 7, 2025
  • CommBank Shares Poised For A Break-Out
  • Hybridan Small Cap Feast: 29/09/2025


Primer: G8 Education (GEM AU) – Oct 2025

By αSK

  • G8 Education is Australia’s largest publicly listed provider of early childhood education and care (ECEC), operating over 400 centres. The company is poised to benefit from favorable demographic trends and increasing government support for the sector.
  • Recent financial performance shows consistent revenue and net income growth, driven by improved occupancy rates and disciplined cost management. The company has also demonstrated a commitment to shareholder returns through progressively higher dividends.
  • Key strategic priorities include enhancing educational quality, improving workforce retention, and optimizing the centre network. However, the company faces significant risks from potential changes in government childcare subsidies, intense industry competition, and challenges in attracting and retaining qualified staff.

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On The BHP-China Impasse: Iron Ore Will Continue To Be Over 100 USD/Ton

By Sameer Taneja


Primer: DroneShield Ltd (DRO AU) – Oct 2025

By αSK

  • DroneShield is a rapidly growing, pure-play specialist in the counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) market, uniquely positioned to capitalize on escalating global defense and security spending.
  • The company’s proprietary AI-driven software and comprehensive product suite, ranging from handheld to fixed-site solutions, provide a significant technological advantage, leading to substantial contract wins with military and government clients worldwide.
  • While exhibiting explosive revenue growth and achieving recent profitability, the company faces risks associated with lumpy government contract cycles, intense competition from larger defense contractors, and the need for continuous innovation to maintain its technological edge.

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Hybridan Research: Coro Energy plc: Power Transition

By Hybridan

  • In a transformative year, the key financials from these Interims to 30 June 2025 can be summarised by $30m of borrowings being cleared by writing-off, conversion, and new equity raised at 0.5p.
  • Further funding is required for project development debt with some equity, to meet the growing opportunity of the renewables work programme in Vietnam.
  • The Vietnamese Government’s clean energy agenda is to transition away from coal and fossil fuels to produce 28-36% of its 560.4bn KW per annum power usage in renewables by 2030.

Cryosite Ltd – A Chilled Gem in Australia

By Research as a Service (RaaS)

  • Cryosite Limited (ASX:CTE) is an Australian company specialising in temperature-controlled storage and logistics solutions for the life sciences and pharmaceutical industries, in particular for clinical trials and biological materials.
  • It’s positioned to capitalise on the explosive growth in cell and gene therapies (CGT), mRNA-based medicines, and biological sample management.
  • Founded in 2000 as Australia’s first private cord blood bank, the company has evolved into a specialised end-to-end provider of outsourced storage and logistics services, with a focus on compliance, safety and efficiency.

Long Amotiv (AOV AU) Vs. Short ARB (ARB AU): Statistical Arbitrage in Australian Auto Parts

By Gaudenz Schneider

  • Context: The Amotiv (AOV AU) vs. ARB (ARB AU) price-ratio has deviated more than two standard deviations from its one-year average, presenting a potential relative value opportunity.
  • Highlights: Going long Amotiv (AOV AU) and short ARB (ARB AU) targets a 6% return.
  • Why Read: Essential for quantitative traders seeking mean-reversion opportunities, with detailed execution framework, risk management protocols, and historical simulation showing the statistical basis for this relative value play.

Metals X (MLX) – Monday, Jul 7, 2025

By Value Investors Club (VIC)

Key points (machine generated)

  • Metals X’s share price increased from AUD 0.22 in July 2021 to AUD 0.54, peaking at AUD 0.75 in April 2022 due to rising tin prices.
  • As one of only two listed tin miners in a Western jurisdiction, Metals X presents a unique investment opportunity despite facing challenges like a complex corporate structure and reliance on a single mine.
  • Recent share price changes and corporate actions suggest a potential for re-rating, making Metals X an attractive investment despite existing risks.

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.


CommBank Shares Poised For A Break-Out

By FNArena

  • CommBank’s shares broke down in July, but recently the share price has been shown more positive signs of moving higher, Fairmont Equities’ Michael Gable reports.

Hybridan Small Cap Feast: 29/09/2025

By Hybridan

  • Coro Energy 0.43p £3.91m (CORO.L)* The South East Asian renewable energy developer announces its unaudited interim results for the six-month period ended 30 June 2025.
  • The Company added a further 2.2MW of commercial and industrial (C&I) rooftop solar capacity with Mobile World Group (MWG) bringing the Group’s total aggregate operational capacity in Vietnam to 6.4MW with estimated run-rate annual cash flows of approximately US$720,000.
  • The Company is in advanced negotiations with an industrial customer for a new 10MW project across several factory locations in Vietnam. 

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Daily Brief Industrials: FuelCell Energy , Wilmar International, Kerry Express Thailand, 3M Co, DroneShield Ltd, Plug Power Inc, CoreCivic , Intuitive Machines , Acuren Corporation, MillerKnoll and more

By | Daily Briefs, Industrials

In today’s briefing:

  • FuelCell Energy’s Data Center Push – Will Reliable Fuel Cells Become the Backbone of AI Infrastructure?
  • Wilmar Chair & Centurion Joint Chair Han Seng Juan Up Stakes
  • After Battling J&T Global and Flash in Thailand’s Express Market, KEX Shrinks, Then Delists
  • 3M’s Big Breakup? Why The Conglomerate Might Sell Off Billions In Industrial Assets!
  • Primer: DroneShield Ltd (DRO AU) – Oct 2025
  • Plug Power Skyrockets 80%—But Is A Crash Coming?
  • CXW: New Contracts, Reactivating Facilities, Well-Positioned With Strong Balance Sheet
  • Intuitive Machines: Inside Its Strategy to Dominate Lunar Communications & Navigation!
  • Acuren Corp (TIC) – Sunday, Jul 6, 2025
  • MillerKnoll, Inc: 1QFY26 Beats Handily; Raising Estimates


FuelCell Energy’s Data Center Push – Will Reliable Fuel Cells Become the Backbone of AI Infrastructure?

By Baptista Research

  • FuelCell Energy, Inc. (FuelCell Energy) recently reported its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2025.
  • The company demonstrated significant revenue growth, reporting $46.7 million, a 97% increase compared to the previous year.
  • This increase was primarily driven by strong product revenues, notably from the delivery of replacement modules to Gyeonggi Green Energy Company (GGE) in South Korea and sales to Ameresco.

Wilmar Chair & Centurion Joint Chair Han Seng Juan Up Stakes

By Geoff Howie

  • Institutions were net buyers of Singapore stocks with S$275 million inflow, led by DBS Group and CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust.
  • Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation led share buybacks with 1.25 million shares; Hongkong Land increased buyback mandate to US$193 million.
  • Wilmar International’s chairman increased his stake to 14.39%; Centurion Corporation expanded Malaysian portfolio by 25% with Harum Megah acquisition.

After Battling J&T Global and Flash in Thailand’s Express Market, KEX Shrinks, Then Delists

By Daniel Hellberg

  • H125 results from KEX, J&T Global (SE Asia) tell two very different stories
  • KEX shrunk under pressure from J&T and Flash, a private express “unicorn”
  • SE Asia still promises X-border growth; impact on SF Holding limited

3M’s Big Breakup? Why The Conglomerate Might Sell Off Billions In Industrial Assets!

By Baptista Research

  • 3M is weighing a significant portfolio shake-up, with Bloomberg reporting that the industrials conglomerate is exploring the sale of billions of dollars in assets from its Safety & Industrial segment.
  • Working with Goldman Sachs, 3M is reviewing which lower-growth industrial units to potentially divest as it pivots toward leaner operations and higher-growth end markets.
  • The industrials business—responsible for $11 billion in 2024 revenue—houses units like aftermarket automotive, adhesives, tapes, and personal safety equipment.

Primer: DroneShield Ltd (DRO AU) – Oct 2025

By αSK

  • DroneShield is a rapidly growing, pure-play specialist in the counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) market, uniquely positioned to capitalize on escalating global defense and security spending.
  • The company’s proprietary AI-driven software and comprehensive product suite, ranging from handheld to fixed-site solutions, provide a significant technological advantage, leading to substantial contract wins with military and government clients worldwide.
  • While exhibiting explosive revenue growth and achieving recent profitability, the company faces risks associated with lumpy government contract cycles, intense competition from larger defense contractors, and the need for continuous innovation to maintain its technological edge.

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Plug Power Skyrockets 80%—But Is A Crash Coming?

By Baptista Research

  • Plug Power’s share price has soared in recent weeks, surging 24% in a single session to $3.52 and nearly doubling over the past month.
  • This sharp rally comes as optimism builds around improving hydrogen economics, strengthened policy tailwinds, and an upgraded long-term growth outlook.
  • Investor sentiment has shifted following the company’s delivery of its first 10-megawatt GenEco electrolyzer array to a European customer and a positive re-rating of its revenue potential for 2035.

CXW: New Contracts, Reactivating Facilities, Well-Positioned With Strong Balance Sheet

By Zacks Small Cap Research

  • With $130.5m of cash at the end of 2Q25 and $216.4m available under its revolver, for liquidity of about $346.9m, CXW has a strong balance sheet and liquidity to support operations during the government shutdown.
  • Moreover, the company expects to receive full payment and interest payments once the shutdown ends under the 1982 Prompt Payment Act.

Intuitive Machines: Inside Its Strategy to Dominate Lunar Communications & Navigation!

By Baptista Research

  • Intuitive Machines showcased a blend of strategic advancements and fiscal challenges in its second-quarter earnings of 2025.
  • The company is committed to enhancing its status as a primary contractor in space exploration, fueled by its valuable contributions to NASA’s Near Space Network services contract.
  • This signifies their transition from managing annual lunar surface missions to establishing a sustainable deep space infrastructure service.

Acuren Corp (TIC) – Sunday, Jul 6, 2025

By Value Investors Club (VIC)

Key points (machine generated)

  • Acuren is the second-largest provider of non-destructive testing and rope-access inspection services in North America, with significant exposure to the oil and gas sector.
  • The company’s stock is undervalued at 9-10x forward EV/EBITDA, despite potential for mid-teens incremental margins and a path to over 17% EBITDA margins.
  • A re-rating to a peer-average of 12x could increase the stock price to $17 per share within 12-18 months, supported by strong contracted revenue and growth prospects.

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.


MillerKnoll, Inc: 1QFY26 Beats Handily; Raising Estimates

By Water Tower Research

  • MLKN reported 1QFY26 adjusted EPS of $0.45 versus $0.36 in 1QFY25, up 25.2%, and well ahead of FactSet consensus of $0.34, which was also our forecast, and management’s expectations for $0.32-0.38.
  • The adverse net tariff impact on EPS was ~$0.08, slightly better than the $0.09- 0.11 expected, which was offset by a $0.01-0.02 adverse impact on EPS from a higher-than-expected tax rate.
  • Sales in the quarter increased 10.9% to $955.7MM, better than consensus of 5.7% and our estimate for 5.2% growth. 

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Daily Brief Energy/Materials: Sanil Electric, Zijin Gold, Yinson Holdings, Fermi, Gold, Fenix Resources , Crude Oil, Metals X Ltd, Rpm International and more

By | Daily Briefs, Energy & Materials Sector

In today’s briefing:

  • [Quiddity Index] Oct25 KOSPI 200 Leaderboard for Dec25 Rebal: Still 6+6, New 1.5 Pairs to Trade
  • Zijin Gold (2259 HK): 100% Surge Since IPO. What Gold Price Is Priced In Now?
  • Yinson (7293) SLB, A Documented Pricing-Lag Arbitrage in 2025
  • Fermi (FRMI US): Low IPO Float Delays Robust Global & US Index Inclusion
  • Orange Juice Make-or-Break Time & The Copper Breakout
  • On The BHP-China Impasse: Iron Ore Will Continue To Be Over 100 USD/Ton
  • Oil futures: Crude higher following modest OPEC+ increase
  • Metals X (MLX) – Monday, Jul 7, 2025
  • RPM International’s Construction Push – Can ‘One Tremco’ & Wall System Expansion Redefine Its Future?
  • Hybridan Small Cap Feast: 29/09/2025


[Quiddity Index] Oct25 KOSPI 200 Leaderboard for Dec25 Rebal: Still 6+6, New 1.5 Pairs to Trade

By Travis Lundy

  • KOSPI 200 is a Korean blue-chip index that tracks the 200 largest and most-liquid names listed in the KOSPI section of the Korea Exchange (KRX). It’s popular.
  • 87% of the reference period for the December 2025 rebal is complete. We see up to 6 ADDs and 6 DELs. Obvious ADD vs Downweight trades have not worked recently.
  • Of the “1.5 pairs” I liked last time which worked fundamentally, both are down hard. Trades here are rotated. 

Zijin Gold (2259 HK): 100% Surge Since IPO. What Gold Price Is Priced In Now?

By Devi Subhakesan

  • Zijin Gold (2259 HK) , post the meteoric rise in its share price since listing last week, is now the most expensive gold miner stocks, globally, on an EV/Reserve basis.
  • Investor expectations of gold prices climbing higher, driven by the yen’s sharp drop, a U.S. government shutdown, and growing anticipation of additional Federal Reserve rate cuts, are fueling the stock.
  • For Hong Kong investors, Zijin Gold is the only pure-play, globally diversified gold miner, with expectations of index inclusion and strong demand driving its share price above fundamentals.

Yinson (7293) SLB, A Documented Pricing-Lag Arbitrage in 2025

By Evan Campbell, CFA

  • Step-up confirmed, lag observed. Legal certainty of a 25bp step-up preceded market recognition by 3 business days, creating a clean pricing-latency window in an Asian SLB.
  • Likely cause, vendor latency. Manual data vendor updates for sukuk profit-rate and SLB step-up fields likely delayed screens, as previously referenced.
  • Valuation uplift, observed move. At a 5% discount rate, the 25bp step-up was worth about 36bps, the market acted slowly and repriced higher with a 49bp reaction.

Fermi (FRMI US): Low IPO Float Delays Robust Global & US Index Inclusion

By Dimitris Ioannidis

  • Fermi (FRMI US) went public on 1 October with a free float of ~5% and closed at $28.60 on 3 October, resulting in a company valuation of $17bn.
  • The security is expected to be added to US-R 1000 in December 2025.
  • Inclusion in other US and Global indices is anticipated in 2026 following lock-up expiry that increases the free float above minimum thresholds.

Orange Juice Make-or-Break Time & The Copper Breakout

By The Commodity Report

  • After the remarkable bull market in frozen orange juice concentrate futures (OJ) between 2022 and 2024, the market topped out during the early days of 2025.
  • Since then, the market corrected 60% from its highs. But for the most part of 2025 the market is actually in a consolidation phase.
  • From a chart perspective, the market offers now an interesting setup

On The BHP-China Impasse: Iron Ore Will Continue To Be Over 100 USD/Ton

By Sameer Taneja


Oil futures: Crude higher following modest OPEC+ increase

By Quantum Commodity Intelligence

  • Crude oil futures opened the week higher after OPEC+ over the weekend announced a relatively modest output increase for November, coming in at the low end of expectations.
  • Front-month Dec25 ICE Brent futures were trading at $65.47/b (2011 BST) versus Friday’s settle of $64.53/b, while Nov25 NYMEX WTI was at $61.68/b against a previous close of $60.88/b.
  • The production group agreed to add 137,000 bpd to quotas in November, citing “steady global economic outlook and current healthy market fundamentals” for what is now an eighth consecutive monthly rise.

Metals X (MLX) – Monday, Jul 7, 2025

By Value Investors Club (VIC)

Key points (machine generated)

  • Metals X’s share price increased from AUD 0.22 in July 2021 to AUD 0.54, peaking at AUD 0.75 in April 2022 due to rising tin prices.
  • As one of only two listed tin miners in a Western jurisdiction, Metals X presents a unique investment opportunity despite facing challenges like a complex corporate structure and reliance on a single mine.
  • Recent share price changes and corporate actions suggest a potential for re-rating, making Metals X an attractive investment despite existing risks.

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.


RPM International’s Construction Push – Can ‘One Tremco’ & Wall System Expansion Redefine Its Future?

By Baptista Research

  • RPM International’s fiscal 2026 first quarter results exhibit notable strengths and some challenges.
  • On the positive side, the company achieved record quarterly sales across all segments, with each segment generating growth of 6% or more despite a challenging macroeconomic environment.
  • This performance marked the 14th time in 15 quarters that RPM has recorded a record adjusted EBIT, showcasing the effective execution of its growth strategy.

Hybridan Small Cap Feast: 29/09/2025

By Hybridan

  • Coro Energy 0.43p £3.91m (CORO.L)* The South East Asian renewable energy developer announces its unaudited interim results for the six-month period ended 30 June 2025.
  • The Company added a further 2.2MW of commercial and industrial (C&I) rooftop solar capacity with Mobile World Group (MWG) bringing the Group’s total aggregate operational capacity in Vietnam to 6.4MW with estimated run-rate annual cash flows of approximately US$720,000.
  • The Company is in advanced negotiations with an industrial customer for a new 10MW project across several factory locations in Vietnam. 

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Daily Brief Industrials: FuelCell Energy , Wilmar International, Kerry Express Thailand, 3M Co, DroneShield Ltd, Plug Power Inc, CoreCivic , Intuitive Machines , Acuren Corporation, MillerKnoll and more

By | Daily Briefs, Industrials

In today’s briefing:

  • FuelCell Energy’s Data Center Push – Will Reliable Fuel Cells Become the Backbone of AI Infrastructure?
  • Wilmar Chair & Centurion Joint Chair Han Seng Juan Up Stakes
  • After Battling J&T Global and Flash in Thailand’s Express Market, KEX Shrinks, Then Delists
  • 3M’s Big Breakup? Why The Conglomerate Might Sell Off Billions In Industrial Assets!
  • Primer: DroneShield Ltd (DRO AU) – Oct 2025
  • Plug Power Skyrockets 80%—But Is A Crash Coming?
  • CXW: New Contracts, Reactivating Facilities, Well-Positioned With Strong Balance Sheet
  • Intuitive Machines: Inside Its Strategy to Dominate Lunar Communications & Navigation!
  • Acuren Corp (TIC) – Sunday, Jul 6, 2025
  • MillerKnoll, Inc: 1QFY26 Beats Handily; Raising Estimates


FuelCell Energy’s Data Center Push – Will Reliable Fuel Cells Become the Backbone of AI Infrastructure?

By Baptista Research

  • FuelCell Energy, Inc. (FuelCell Energy) recently reported its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2025.
  • The company demonstrated significant revenue growth, reporting $46.7 million, a 97% increase compared to the previous year.
  • This increase was primarily driven by strong product revenues, notably from the delivery of replacement modules to Gyeonggi Green Energy Company (GGE) in South Korea and sales to Ameresco.

Wilmar Chair & Centurion Joint Chair Han Seng Juan Up Stakes

By Geoff Howie

  • Institutions were net buyers of Singapore stocks with S$275 million inflow, led by DBS Group and CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust.
  • Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation led share buybacks with 1.25 million shares; Hongkong Land increased buyback mandate to US$193 million.
  • Wilmar International’s chairman increased his stake to 14.39%; Centurion Corporation expanded Malaysian portfolio by 25% with Harum Megah acquisition.

After Battling J&T Global and Flash in Thailand’s Express Market, KEX Shrinks, Then Delists

By Daniel Hellberg

  • H125 results from KEX, J&T Global (SE Asia) tell two very different stories
  • KEX shrunk under pressure from J&T and Flash, a private express “unicorn”
  • SE Asia still promises X-border growth; impact on SF Holding limited

3M’s Big Breakup? Why The Conglomerate Might Sell Off Billions In Industrial Assets!

By Baptista Research

  • 3M is weighing a significant portfolio shake-up, with Bloomberg reporting that the industrials conglomerate is exploring the sale of billions of dollars in assets from its Safety & Industrial segment.
  • Working with Goldman Sachs, 3M is reviewing which lower-growth industrial units to potentially divest as it pivots toward leaner operations and higher-growth end markets.
  • The industrials business—responsible for $11 billion in 2024 revenue—houses units like aftermarket automotive, adhesives, tapes, and personal safety equipment.

Primer: DroneShield Ltd (DRO AU) – Oct 2025

By αSK

  • DroneShield is a rapidly growing, pure-play specialist in the counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) market, uniquely positioned to capitalize on escalating global defense and security spending.
  • The company’s proprietary AI-driven software and comprehensive product suite, ranging from handheld to fixed-site solutions, provide a significant technological advantage, leading to substantial contract wins with military and government clients worldwide.
  • While exhibiting explosive revenue growth and achieving recent profitability, the company faces risks associated with lumpy government contract cycles, intense competition from larger defense contractors, and the need for continuous innovation to maintain its technological edge.

This content is AI-generated and displayed for general informational purposes only. Please verify independently before use.


Plug Power Skyrockets 80%—But Is A Crash Coming?

By Baptista Research

  • Plug Power’s share price has soared in recent weeks, surging 24% in a single session to $3.52 and nearly doubling over the past month.
  • This sharp rally comes as optimism builds around improving hydrogen economics, strengthened policy tailwinds, and an upgraded long-term growth outlook.
  • Investor sentiment has shifted following the company’s delivery of its first 10-megawatt GenEco electrolyzer array to a European customer and a positive re-rating of its revenue potential for 2035.

CXW: New Contracts, Reactivating Facilities, Well-Positioned With Strong Balance Sheet

By Zacks Small Cap Research

  • With $130.5m of cash at the end of 2Q25 and $216.4m available under its revolver, for liquidity of about $346.9m, CXW has a strong balance sheet and liquidity to support operations during the government shutdown.
  • Moreover, the company expects to receive full payment and interest payments once the shutdown ends under the 1982 Prompt Payment Act.

Intuitive Machines: Inside Its Strategy to Dominate Lunar Communications & Navigation!

By Baptista Research

  • Intuitive Machines showcased a blend of strategic advancements and fiscal challenges in its second-quarter earnings of 2025.
  • The company is committed to enhancing its status as a primary contractor in space exploration, fueled by its valuable contributions to NASA’s Near Space Network services contract.
  • This signifies their transition from managing annual lunar surface missions to establishing a sustainable deep space infrastructure service.

Acuren Corp (TIC) – Sunday, Jul 6, 2025

By Value Investors Club (VIC)

Key points (machine generated)

  • Acuren is the second-largest provider of non-destructive testing and rope-access inspection services in North America, with significant exposure to the oil and gas sector.
  • The company’s stock is undervalued at 9-10x forward EV/EBITDA, despite potential for mid-teens incremental margins and a path to over 17% EBITDA margins.
  • A re-rating to a peer-average of 12x could increase the stock price to $17 per share within 12-18 months, supported by strong contracted revenue and growth prospects.

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.


MillerKnoll, Inc: 1QFY26 Beats Handily; Raising Estimates

By Water Tower Research

  • MLKN reported 1QFY26 adjusted EPS of $0.45 versus $0.36 in 1QFY25, up 25.2%, and well ahead of FactSet consensus of $0.34, which was also our forecast, and management’s expectations for $0.32-0.38.
  • The adverse net tariff impact on EPS was ~$0.08, slightly better than the $0.09- 0.11 expected, which was offset by a $0.01-0.02 adverse impact on EPS from a higher-than-expected tax rate.
  • Sales in the quarter increased 10.9% to $955.7MM, better than consensus of 5.7% and our estimate for 5.2% growth. 

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Daily Brief Thematic (Sector/Industry): Ohayo Japan | AMD Hits OpenAI Jackpot and more

By | Daily Briefs, Thematic (Sector/Industry)

In today’s briefing:

  • Ohayo Japan | AMD Hits OpenAI Jackpot
  • Japan Morning Connection: AMD Deal News Sends AI Lurching Higher
  • Why Startups in China Are Going Global with Jing Yang
  • Briefing. Why AI Could Mean the End of the Marketplace Model, Meta’s Paranoid “Vibe”, Coupang’s D…
  • Tata Capital IPO: From Legacy to India’s Next Major NBFC Listing
  • Central Banks Resume Gold Buying In August 2025
  • The Beat Ideas: Indian Auto Industry: GST Cuts Power Record Festive Sales Surge
  • Gold Soars & China Corners BHP (Jeff Quartermaine)
  • Podcast EP309: The State of RISC-V and the Upcoming RISC-V Summit with Andrea Gallo
  • Sovereign AI. National Strategic Imperative, FOMO Or Both?


Ohayo Japan | AMD Hits OpenAI Jackpot

By Mark Chadwick

  • AI momentum and chip optimism drove fresh record highs for Nasdaq and S&P 500, as resilient markets looked past the US shutdown toward Fed guidance and rate-cut hopes
  • JP equities price in policy-led cycle under Takaichi – AI hardware, cybersecurity, nuclear, defence themes leading. Weaker yen / fiscal support to benefit exporters / cyclicals.
  • Expect further buying in Takaichi “names.” Nikkei trend is bullish but short-term overbought. Strong open likely given overnight NKY futures

Japan Morning Connection: AMD Deal News Sends AI Lurching Higher

By Andrew Jackson

  • Outperforming memory and NVDA takes a break while semi-cap and AMD related surge.
  • Wafer names continue to rise with Siltronic +9.2% taking gains to 85% since mid-Sep. Sumco, Shin Etsu and maybe even Tokuyama in focus.
  • EssilorLuxottica took its Nikon stake up to 10.8% yesterday, but now reports it has approval to take this to 20%. Can squeeze a lot more.

Why Startups in China Are Going Global with Jing Yang

By Analyse Asia with Bernard Leong

  • Discussion on the shift of Chinese startups towards targeting the global market instead of just China
  • Analysis of ByteDance’s financial results showing international revenue growth but slowing profit margin
  • Focus on the impact of Deep Seek and AI startups in China’s tech landscape, as well as coverage of other tech developments in Asia by The Information

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Briefing. Why AI Could Mean the End of the Marketplace Model, Meta’s Paranoid “Vibe”, Coupang’s D…

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  • US Government shutdown delays September jobs report, impacting Fed policy decisions
  • Markets largely unfazed by shutdown, focusing on structural drivers such as interest rates and earnings forecast
  • OpenAI’s ChatGPT integration with Shopify and Etsy may signal a shift in marketplace model, impacting revenue and customer touchpoints

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Tata Capital IPO: From Legacy to India’s Next Major NBFC Listing

By Nimish Maheshwari

  • India’s systemic credit is projected to grow 13–15% CAGR (FY25–FY28), with NBFCs’ share rising to 22%, driven by retail and SME lending.
  • Tata Capital, 3rd largest diversified NBFC, manages INR 2.33 lakh crore AUM across 1,516 branches in 27 states, spanning retail, SME, and corporate finance.
  • Backed by Tata’s 150-year legacy, Tata Capital offers 25+ loan products, strong phygital distribution (digital + 1,516 branches, 21.9M app downloads), and low GNPA (1.9% FY25).

Central Banks Resume Gold Buying In August 2025

By Amrutha Raj

  • Central Banks added 15t of gold to their reserves, resuming buying after a hiatus in July. Seven banks added and two banks sold.
  • China clocked tenth sequential monthly increase in adding gold to its reserves. Despite that, gold represents only 7% of China’s total international reserves.
  • Poland, the largest central bank gold buyer YTD 2025 announced that it raised its gold target from 20% to 30%.

The Beat Ideas: Indian Auto Industry: GST Cuts Power Record Festive Sales Surge

By Sudarshan Bhandari

  • The Indian automobile industry experienced a significant boost in sales in September 2025, driven by delayed purchases and the positive effects of GST reductions.
  • The increase in retail sales highlights a strong recovery in the sector, which is expected to continue into October as the full impact of the GST cuts becomes clear.
  • The sector’s strong performance and high consumer demand suggest a positive outlook for the coming months, with several key OEMs set for sustained growth.

Gold Soars & China Corners BHP (Jeff Quartermaine)

By Money of Mine

  • Discussion of major gold news in the market, including departures at Barrick and Newmont and China’s involvement
  • Interview with Jeff Quartermain about Perseus’s journey in the gold market and his decision to step down
  • Comparison of valuation landscape during Quartermain’s tenure at Perseus with current challenges in acquiring projects at a reasonable cost

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Podcast EP309: The State of RISC-V and the Upcoming RISC-V Summit with Andrea Gallo

By SemiWiki.com

  • RISC-V allows for design and implementation locally, compliant to global standards, with specifications available under Creative Commons and no licensing fees
  • RISC-V’s customizable architecture, with a small core base ISA and various extensions, enables workload optimized silicon for different applications such as AI, ML, and vector processing
  • Recent highlights include the availability of the RBA23 profile specification for high-performing application processors, Nvidia’s adoption of RISC-V for CUDA porting, and Infineon’s announcement of an all RISC-V automotive microcontroller roadmap, showcasing the growing momentum of RISC-V across various industries.

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Sovereign AI. National Strategic Imperative, FOMO Or Both?

By William Keating

  • If all of the publicly announced sovereign AI initiatives come to pass, they could account for upwards of $1 trillion in AI infrastructure spending through 2030
  • For now, “sovereign” AI means mostly means made in the USA. However, there a growing demand for “sovereign” AI from China, particularly among countries disillusioned by the US trade wars
  • In general AI infrastructure, the US is outspending China six to one in 2025. Could one be spending too much and the other spending too little? Let’s see… 

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Most Read: Tata Motors, Pacific Industrial, Zijin Gold, Advantest Corp, Dongfeng Motor, Mandom Corp, Sanil Electric, Predictive Discovery and more

By | Daily Briefs, Most Read

In today’s briefing:

  • Tata Motors (TTMT IN) Demerger: Interesting Index Implications
  • Dongfeng Motor (489 HK): VOYAH Listing Docs Underscore the Upside
  • [Japan M&A] Pacific Industrial (7250) The MBO Is Extended After Effissimo Buys Above Terms
  • HSCI Index Rebalance Preview: Potential Inclusions in December
  • Advantest (6857 JP): Rally Leads to Potential NKY Capping
  • Dongfeng (489 HK): On VOYAH’s Updated Financials
  • [Japan Activism] Mandom (4917 JP) MBO Sees Murakami Pushing Harder, Now at 16.59%
  • HEM: Oct-25 Views & Challenges
  • [Quiddity Index] Oct25 KOSPI 200 Leaderboard for Dec25 Rebal: Still 6+6, New 1.5 Pairs to Trade
  • Predictive/Robex’s Merger Of Equals


Tata Motors (TTMT IN) Demerger: Interesting Index Implications

By Brian Freitas

  • Tata Motors (TTMT IN) is demerging the company into two separate listed entities that will focus on the Passenger Vehicle business and the Commercial Vehicle businesses.
  • Based on the estimated valuation for the two entities, both stocks will continue to remain in the MGlobal Index and the FGlobal Index.
  • NIFTY and SENSEX trackers will need to sell their Commercial Vehicle business holdings soon after listing. There could be selling in the Passenger Vehicle business holdings at a later rebalance.

Dongfeng Motor (489 HK): VOYAH Listing Docs Underscore the Upside

By Arun George

  • On 22 August, Dongfeng Motor (489 HK) disclosed a pre-conditional privatisation by merger by absorption by Dongfeng Motor Corporation, along with a proposed distribution and listing of VOYAH shares.
  • The VOYAH application proof, filed on 2 October, points to strong fundamentals and suggests that the appraised value of VOYAH and the offer are conservative. 
  • Based on the data points from the application proof, I calculate that the implied offer is HK$12.11-12.25 per H Share, a 11.6%-12.9% premium to the appraised value of HK$10.85. 

[Japan M&A] Pacific Industrial (7250) The MBO Is Extended After Effissimo Buys Above Terms

By Travis Lundy

  • Activist-Ish-Y investor Effissimo reported Friday they had a 6.68% stake as of the end of August. 
  • Their average price is ¥2,253 which is 10% through the price the family Bidco was bidding (¥2,050). 
  • As this hasn’t traded below terms at any point since announcement, an extension was likely. This morning, we got one. We’ll get another one before it’s done, BUT…

HSCI Index Rebalance Preview: Potential Inclusions in December

By Brian Freitas

  • In a pick-up in primary market activity, there have been 25 new listings on the Main Board of the HKEX (388 HK) in Q3.
  • Zijin Gold (2259 HK) will be added to the HSCI after market close on 15 October and should be added to Southbound Stock Connect from the open on 27 October.
  • There could be 4 (maybe 5) additions to the HSCI Index in December and 3 of those stocks will be added to Southbound Stock Connect from the open 8 December.

Advantest (6857 JP): Rally Leads to Potential NKY Capping

By Brian Freitas


Dongfeng (489 HK): On VOYAH’s Updated Financials

By David Blennerhassett

  • On the 22nd August 2025, SOE-backed Dongfeng Motor (489 HK) announced a privatisation; together with a concurrent listing of its EV arm, VOYAH.
  • Dongfeng has now released the application proof for VOYAH, with finances through to July 2025. Of interest, VOYAH is in the black for 7M25.
  • The market is implying a price-to-trailing-sales of 1.5x for VOYAH versus the basket average of 2.1x.

[Japan Activism] Mandom (4917 JP) MBO Sees Murakami Pushing Harder, Now at 16.59%

By Travis Lundy

  • Four weeks ago, CVC announced a family-led MBO of hair care and cosmetics company Mandom Corp (4917 JP) at a price which was decidedly too light, well below company plans.
  • One activist wrote a letter clearly calling them out for accepting a low-ball price well below the Medium Term Management Plan target. Another bought a lot of shares. 
  • On 25 September, Murakami-san and affiliates reported an 8.39% position. Seven trading days later it is 16.59% and the shares are up small from my last piece + 1. 

HEM: Oct-25 Views & Challenges

By Phil Rush

  • Hawkish inflation and policy rate pricing shifts toward our UK/EA view did not stop US rates frontloading more cuts.
  • We still see markets overpricing easing, with UK inflation expectations stuck above target, and neutral rates high.
  • A break in activity data, especially unemployment, and underlying price/wage inflation, would threaten our view.

[Quiddity Index] Oct25 KOSPI 200 Leaderboard for Dec25 Rebal: Still 6+6, New 1.5 Pairs to Trade

By Travis Lundy

  • KOSPI 200 is a Korean blue-chip index that tracks the 200 largest and most-liquid names listed in the KOSPI section of the Korea Exchange (KRX). It’s popular.
  • 87% of the reference period for the December 2025 rebal is complete. We see up to 6 ADDs and 6 DELs. Obvious ADD vs Downweight trades have not worked recently.
  • Of the “1.5 pairs” I liked last time which worked fundamentally, both are down hard. Trades here are rotated. 

Predictive/Robex’s Merger Of Equals

By David Blennerhassett

  • The gold rush continues as Predictive (PDI AU) and Robex (TSX-V: RBX, ASX: RXR) announce a scrip merger to form a West African mid-tier gold play.
  • Via a “definitive plan of arrangement“, Robex shareholders will receive 8.667 PDI shares for every Robex share.  Upon completion, PDI will hold 51% of shares out, and Robex the remainder.
  • The Cohen Group and Eglington Mining (collectively holding 25.2% of Robex) are supportive. The key condition is Robex’s shareholder vote, sometime in December, with a two-thirds threshold.

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Daily Brief TMT/Internet: Advantest Corp, Applied Materials, Milian Technology, Paychex Inc, BT Group PLC, Japan System Techniques Co, Telefonica SA, China Mobile, Capgemini, DoubleVerify and more

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In today’s briefing:

  • Advantest (6857 JP): Rally Leads to Potential NKY Capping
  • Applied Materials Hit By U.S. Export Crackdown: Could This Derail The Semiconductor Equipment Boom?
  • Milian Technology IPO Preview: Driving Profitable Expansion Through Yidui and Tietie Apps
  • Paychex Inc.: PEO & ASO Expansion & Key Growth Catalysts That Are Driving Our Optimism!
  • BT Group Behind the Scenes: How It Plans to Balance Growth, Debt, & Dividends!
  • Full Report – Japan System Techniques (4323 JP) – September 17, 2025
  • TEF: Front-Load Pain, Bank FY26 Gains
  • Tactical Alert: Undervalued Stocks Poised to Rally This Week
  • Capgemini (CAP FP): WNS – A Bet on the Agentic AI Revolution
  • DoubleVerify Is Winning With Programmatic Ads — But How Far Can Flexible Pricing Take It?


Advantest (6857 JP): Rally Leads to Potential NKY Capping

By Brian Freitas


Applied Materials Hit By U.S. Export Crackdown: Could This Derail The Semiconductor Equipment Boom?

By Baptista Research

  • The U.S. government has introduced new export restrictions targeting the shipment of advanced chipmaking equipment to China.
  • These rules, enforced by the Bureau of Industry and Security, have landed a heavy blow on Applied Materials, the world’s largest supplier of semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
  • The company now anticipates a significant $710 million revenue shortfall: $110 million in Q4 2025 and an additional $600 million in 2026.

Milian Technology IPO Preview: Driving Profitable Expansion Through Yidui and Tietie Apps

By Andrei Zakharov

  • Milian Technology, a fast-growing marriage and dating platform in China, filed for an IPO in Hong Kong. The company has achieved significant traction with now ~10M avg. MAUs.
  • Milian Technology has raised ~US$77M in equity financing to date from investors, including Xiaomi, XVC Fund, Shunwei Capital, and Sky9 Capital, among others.
  • I believe Milian Technology’s growth is exceptionally high for any online social networking platform company in China at such scale.

Paychex Inc.: PEO & ASO Expansion & Key Growth Catalysts That Are Driving Our Optimism!

By Baptista Research

  • Paychex, a leading provider of human capital management solutions, has reported a strong start to its fiscal year 2026.
  • The company achieved a 17% revenue increase alongside a 5% growth in adjusted diluted earnings per share in the first quarter.
  • This robust performance is attributed to successful integration with its recent acquisition, Paycor, and sustained demand for Paychex’s human capital management solutions despite a challenging macroeconomic environment.

BT Group Behind the Scenes: How It Plans to Balance Growth, Debt, & Dividends!

By Baptista Research

  • BT Group’s latest earnings presentation highlights both progress and challenges in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025.
  • The company has aggressively advanced its strategy by focusing on next-generation network connectivity, customer service improvement, and operational simplification.
  • However, the company faced both revenue pressures and structural shifts in the market.

Full Report – Japan System Techniques (4323 JP) – September 17, 2025

By Sessa Investment Research

  • Japan System Techniques Co., Ltd. (hereafter, JAST or the Company) is a fully independent system integrator.
  • The Company’s business portfolio consists of the DX&SI business, the Package business, the Medical Big Data business and the Global business.
  • In recent years, the Company has seen an increase in prime contract development projects, and for the current fiscal year it expects net sales to rise for the 15th consecutive year and operating profit to reach a record high for the 11th straight year.

TEF: Front-Load Pain, Bank FY26 Gains

By Jesus Rodriguez Aguilar

  • Telefónica plans a largely voluntary ERE (6–7k exits) post-4 Nov plan, targeting FY25 provisioning alongside Hispam exits. This creates a reset year and positions FY26 for cleaner margins and FCF.
  • Benchmarking prior ERE, we forecast €0.5–0.6bn run-rate savings; ~€260m EBITDA uplift in 2026. Applying 5.2× EV/NTM EBITDA to adjusted base yields €6.40/share TP, before associates, minorities, lease-policy adjustments.
  • Catalysts: 4 Nov strategy, ERE launch mid-Nov, Hispam closings. Key risks: uptake, regulation (Chile/Argentina), backfill erosion. Recommendation: BUY (12–18m); accumulate on weakness into plan headlines and execution milestones.

Tactical Alert: Undervalued Stocks Poised to Rally This Week

By Nico Rosti


Capgemini (CAP FP): WNS – A Bet on the Agentic AI Revolution

By Gregory Ramirez

  • Capgemini’s acquisition of WNS is aiming to transform its BPO capabilities through AI. The acquisition, at a 35–40% premium over Genpact, boosts Capgemini’s BPO revenue share to 8%. 
  • The strategic rationale hinges on leveraging AI to move the BPO model to outcome-based, intelligent operations. While WNS brings industry-specific platforms and early digitalisation, AI adoption is still nascent.   
  • Capgemini targets 7% EPS accretion by 2027 via synergies, though the high acquisition price leaves limited margin for error. Short-term share price impact is likely muted until margin gains emerge.  

DoubleVerify Is Winning With Programmatic Ads — But How Far Can Flexible Pricing Take It?

By Baptista Research

  • DoubleVerify Holdings (DV) reported notable growth in its second quarter of 2025, with revenues rising by 21% to $189 million, surpassing the company’s previously revised guidance.
  • This result reflects broad-based expansion across DV’s three key revenue areas: activation, measurement, and supply side.
  • The advertiser business, representing 91% of the company’s total revenue, also mirrored this robust growth rate of 21%, marking its strongest quarterly growth since late 2023.

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Daily Brief Singapore: Wilmar International and more

By | Daily Briefs, Singapore

In today’s briefing:

  • Wilmar Chair & Centurion Joint Chair Han Seng Juan Up Stakes


Wilmar Chair & Centurion Joint Chair Han Seng Juan Up Stakes

By Geoff Howie

  • Institutions were net buyers of Singapore stocks with S$275 million inflow, led by DBS Group and CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust.
  • Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation led share buybacks with 1.25 million shares; Hongkong Land increased buyback mandate to US$193 million.
  • Wilmar International’s chairman increased his stake to 14.39%; Centurion Corporation expanded Malaysian portfolio by 25% with Harum Megah acquisition.

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Daily Brief ECM: LG Electronics India IPO – Thoughts on Valuation – Better Placed This Time Around and more

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In today’s briefing:

  • LG Electronics India IPO – Thoughts on Valuation – Better Placed This Time Around
  • LG Electronics India IPO: Valuation Insights
  • Milky Mist Dairy Food Pre-IPO: Steady Topline Growth But Low Profitability
  • FineToday Holdings (420A JP) IPO: The Investment Case
  • LG Electronics India – IPO Review: Largest Public Market Play yet for Consumer Appliances in India
  • Milian Technology IPO Preview: Driving Profitable Expansion Through Yidui and Tietie Apps
  • Xuanzhu Biopharm  (轩竹生物科技) IPO: Spin off at a Premium
  • Maplight Therapeutics (MPLT): Schizophrenia and Alzheimer’s Disease Biotech Sets Terms for IPO
  • Phoenix Education Partners (PXED): Apollo-Backed Education IPO Sees Cautious Demand
  • CMTX IPO Valuation Analysis


LG Electronics India IPO – Thoughts on Valuation – Better Placed This Time Around

By Sumeet Singh

  • LG Electronics (066570 KS) is looking to raise US$1.3bn via part-selling its stake in LG Electronics India.
  • LG Electronics India (LGEI) was the market leader in India in major home appliances and consumer electronics (excluding mobile phones) in terms of volume, as per Redseer Report.
  • We have looked at the company’s past performance and undertaken a peer comparison in our previous note. In this note, we talk about valuations.

LG Electronics India IPO: Valuation Insights

By Arun George


Milky Mist Dairy Food Pre-IPO: Steady Topline Growth But Low Profitability

By Hong Jie Seow

  • Milky Mist Dairy Food Ltd (1023949D IN) is looking to raise about US$237m in its upcoming India IPO.
  • Milky Mist Dairy Food Ltd (MMDFL) is a value-added dairy and packaged food manufacturer focused on premium products such as paneer, cheese, curd.
  • In this note, we look at the company’s past performance.

FineToday Holdings (420A JP) IPO: The Investment Case

By Arun George

  • FineToday Holdings Co Ltd (289A JP), a Japanese personal care business, is seeking to raise US$286 million. It previously pulled an IPO to raise US$500 million in December 2024.  
  • FineToday has four product categories: Hair care, Skin care, Body care and others. Hair care is the largest category, accounting for 49.0% of 1H25 revenue.
  • The investment case rests on top-tier revenue growth, top-quartile profitability, peer-leading FCF generation and manageable leverage. 

LG Electronics India – IPO Review: Largest Public Market Play yet for Consumer Appliances in India

By Himanshu Dugar

  • LG Electronics (066570 KS)  is selling 15% stake in Indian subsidiary LG Electronics India (123D IN). Interestingly, the market cap of Indian subsidiary shall now be equal to Korean parent
  • Indian listed markets have hitherto offered selective consumer appliance plays. LGEI will become the largest of them all, offering access to the structural growth of consumer appliances in India
  • IPO is priced attractively at 26-30x 1yr forward earnings. Near-term performance to benefit from recently announced indirect tax cuts as well as rate cuts. Must Apply

Milian Technology IPO Preview: Driving Profitable Expansion Through Yidui and Tietie Apps

By Andrei Zakharov

  • Milian Technology, a fast-growing marriage and dating platform in China, filed for an IPO in Hong Kong. The company has achieved significant traction with now ~10M avg. MAUs.
  • Milian Technology has raised ~US$77M in equity financing to date from investors, including Xiaomi, XVC Fund, Shunwei Capital, and Sky9 Capital, among others.
  • I believe Milian Technology’s growth is exceptionally high for any online social networking platform company in China at such scale.

Xuanzhu Biopharm  (轩竹生物科技) IPO: Spin off at a Premium

By Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

  • Xuanzhu, a China-based commercial stage biopharm, launched its IPO to raise at least USD 100 million via a Hong Kong listing.
  • In our previous note, we have examined the company’s core product, including XBP-3571, XZP-3287, and XZP-3621, and its management team and investor backing.
  • In this note, we look at the deal term. We think the valuation is demanding and lacks institutional interest.

Maplight Therapeutics (MPLT): Schizophrenia and Alzheimer’s Disease Biotech Sets Terms for IPO

By IPO Boutique

  • Maplight Therapeutics set terms for its IPO and can debut on the Nasdaq as early as October 27th. 
  • Maplight is offering 17.25 million shares at $17.00 with the lead underwriters on the transaction being Morgan Stanley, Jefferies, Leerink and Stifel. 
  • The company’s decision to wait through the 20-day effectiveness period amid the government shutdown underscores both patience and confidence in its investor base.

Phoenix Education Partners (PXED): Apollo-Backed Education IPO Sees Cautious Demand

By IPO Boutique

  • Management anticipates revenue growth of 5.6–6.1% with stronger performance in the second half, supported by high retention.
  • The offering was smartly sized to balance investor demand with available float—an important consideration for a deal that could have otherwise been a challenging sell.
  • They anticipate paying a cash dividend of $0.84 per year which results in a 2.6% yield if the offering prices at the midpoint of the $31-$33 range.

CMTX IPO Valuation Analysis

By Douglas Kim

  • Our base case valuation of CMTX is implied market cap of 1 trillion won or 106,847 won per share. CMTX is a likely inclusion candidate in KOSDAQ150 index in 2026.
  • Our base case valuation is based on P/E of 14.9x using our estimated net profit of 69 billion won in 2026.
  • Our base case valuation is 65% higher than the high end of the IPO price range. Given the excellent upside, we have a Positive View of this IPO.

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