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• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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

• AutoZone is under scrutiny following a high-profile insider transaction that coincided with its fifth consecutive earnings miss.
• On September 24, Scott Murphy, AutoZone’s Vice President and Controller, exercised long-standing options to acquire 2,860 shares and immediately liquidated them in a series of transactions totaling approximately $12 million.
• This sale occurred shortly after the company reported earnings that again fell short of Wall Street expectations—primarily due to an $80 million LIFO charge that cut into profitability.

• The recent financial results for NIKE, Inc.’s first quarter of fiscal 2026 present a complex picture characterized by a mix of progress and challenges.
• The company has been implementing its “Win Now” strategy, focusing on sports and aligning its operations to better serve athletes.
• This approach has aimed to drive momentum in key areas such as running, North America, and wholesale partnerships.

• 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.

• China holding large soybean inventories and US soybean exports to China at zero for the 2025-26 marketing year
• President Trump late in addressing trade issues with China, leaving US farmers and exporters struggling to recapture market share
• US seeing strong exports of corn and wheat due to competitive prices, with potential exemptions for certain agri products from tariff rates in trade deals

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• What is happening with Advanced Micro Devices (AMD US) and Intel Corp (INTC US)?
• Intel’s stock price has risen about 50% from its April 8 low. However, we have yet to see any tangible progress in its manufacturing technology.  
• Intel’s stock price has risen about 50% from its April 8 low. However, we have yet to see any tangible progress in its manufacturing technology.  

• Fermi is a pre-revenue advanced energy and hyperscaler development company structured as a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), planning to build one of the world’s largest data center campuses, Project Matador, with its own dedicated power grid in Texas.
• The company aims to capitalize on the exponential growth in demand for data centers driven by artificial intelligence, offering an integrated solution of up to 15 million square feet of AI computing space and up to 11 gigawatts of low-carbon, on-demand power.
• Led by a management team with deep experience in the energy and government sectors, including former U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry, Fermi recently completed a successful IPO, raising approximately $683 million, despite having no revenue-generating operations to date.

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• On October 1, 2025, Corteva Biosciences (CTVA) announced that it plans to break up into two public companies.
• The logic behind the spin-off announcement is that the SpinCo has higher margins and better growth potential.

• For example, the SpinCo has grown EBITDA at a 16% CAGR since 2020 and has a 26% EBITDA margin.

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• Opus Genetics is a clinical-stage gene therapy company founded in 2021, focusing on inherited retinal diseases.
• The lead program, OPGx-LCA5, is in a Phase I/II study showing vision improvements, with preliminary pediatric data expected in Q3 2025.
• Opus is also developing OPGx-BEST1 for retinal diseases, with a Phase I/II trial starting in late 2025, and has a speculative risk/reward profile.

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• Reddit shares have taken a sharp dive following a troubling drop in references from OpenAI’s ChatGPT platform, sparking fresh concerns over the stability of its AI licensing revenue stream.
• Once hailed as one of the most valuable sources of human-generated conversational data, Reddit has increasingly leaned into its role as a supplier of AI training material, boasting of its extensive corpus being the “#1 most cited domain” for large language models (LLMs).
• However, recent data showing a sharp decline in ChatGPT references has jolted investors, raising red flags about the longevity and sustainability of this monetization route.

• Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), a unit of BlackRock, is reportedly closing in on a $38 billion deal to acquire AES Corporation, one of the largest utility and renewable infrastructure companies in the world.
• According to Financial Times, this would be among the biggest infrastructure transactions to date, valuing AES at an enterprise level that includes $29 billion in debt and $9.4 billion in market capitalization.
• Shares of AES surged more than 14% in pre-market trading following the report, although the company has been under pressure, with its stock declining over 30% in the past year.

• Acadia Healthcare faces mounting pressure from Khrom Capital Management LLC, a 5.5% shareholder, which has launched an activist campaign urging the company to explore strategic alternatives, including a potential sale.
• This comes amid prolonged underperformance, a burdensome debt profile, and investor dissatisfaction.
• In a strongly worded letter to Acadia’s board, Khrom pointed to a 71% stock price decline over the past three years and echoed calls from another activist, Engine Capital, which recently took a 3% stake.

• Crude oil futures steadied Friday after four consecutive losses left prices sharply lower on the week, coming ahead of Sunday’s keenly anticipated online OPEC+ meeting.
• Front-month Dec25 ICE Brent futures were trading at $64.42/b (2005 BST) versus Thursday’s settle of $64.11/b, while Nov25 NYMEX WTI was at $60.73/b against a previous close of $60.48/b.
• Benchmarks had traded higher earlier in the day before losing steam in late trading.

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• Intel’s stock recently spiked on a stunning twist in the semiconductor saga: reports indicate Intel could manufacture chips for longtime rival AMD.
• This development is sending shockwaves through the chip sector and has investors re-evaluating what was once unthinkable.
• As Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan pushes to reinvent the company’s future, this move—if confirmed—signals a seismic shift in strategy.

• Investors are under-appreciating a sharp narrowing of the US current account deficit in 2Q25. This is a sustainable trend as net government borrowing normalises to around 5% of GDP
• The US is not losing its ability to attract long term capital flows. In 2Q25, net foreign direct investment reached $121b, the strongest since 3Q22
• The result is a sharp improvement in the basic balance. Investors should monitor this indicator to assess whether Trump’s policy mix of fiscal consolidation and re-shoring is succeeding or not

• In a bold strategic step, Halozyme Therapeutics announced its agreement to acquire Boston-based drug delivery innovator Elektrofi for $750 million in cash, with up to $150 million more in milestone payments tied to three product approvals.
• The acquisition is expected to close in Q4 2025 and is being financed through a mix of cash reserves and debt, raising Halozyme’s net leverage to approximately 2x net debt-to-EBITDA.
• The move complements Halozyme’s existing ENHANZE platform with Elektrofi’s Hypercon technology, which enables ultra-high biologic concentrations of 400–500 mg/mL—4–5x above current industry norms—allowing for subcutaneous administration of large-molecule drugs in smaller volumes.

• Inference compute is going increase by a factor of one billion. It’s already gone up at least 2x in the past twelve months
• OpenAI will become the next multi-trillion dollar hyperscaler. NVIDIA is going to make sure this happens
• AI-Related revenues have already reached $1 trillion since all hypercaler revenues are now AI related according to Jensen. Problem solved!

• In its second quarter of 2025, CoreWeave showcased significant growth amid strong demand for AI cloud services.
• The company’s revenue soared by 207% year-over-year, reaching $1.2 billion, with an adjusted operating income of $200 million.
• This marked the first instance of CoreWeave achieving both $1 billion in revenue and $200 million in operating income in a single quarter.

• UiPath saw a near-10% spike in its share price after unveiling high-profile partnerships with OpenAI, Nvidia, and Snowflake, signaling a renewed push into AI-driven enterprise automation.
• The automation software provider announced it will integrate OpenAI’s cutting-edge GPT models, including GPT-5, into enterprise workflows.
• With Nvidia, the collaboration centers on fraud detection and healthcare solutions, while Snowflake will support UiPath’s Agentic Automation platform with its Cortex AI tools.

• Credo Technology Group is riding a wave of explosive growth, with its Q1 FY2026 results showing a 274% yearover-year revenue surge to $223 million and record non-GAAP net income of $98 million.
• This growth reflects its leadership in Active Electrical Cables (AECs) and high-speed optical DSP solutions, which power the AI infrastructure of hyperscale data centers.
• Against this backdrop, Credo has announced its plan to acquire Hyperlume, a privately held firm specializing in ultra-fast microLEDs and ultra-low power circuitry designed to address the bandwidth and energy bottlenecks of traditional interconnects.

• TreeHouse Foods presented their second-quarter results with both positive and negative takeaways.
• The company surpassed its guidance upper ranges for adjusted net sales and adjusted EBITDA, a sign of successful execution in margin improvement strategies.
• However, the volume was pressured due to structural cost reductions and adjustments within their manufacturing network to focus on efficiency.

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

• Atkore Inc., a leading manufacturer in electrical infrastructure, is under fresh scrutiny after activist investor Irenic Capital Management disclosed a 2.5% stake and began pressuring the company to explore a sale.
• The news, first reported by Bloomberg, triggered a 2.2% rise in Atkore’s stock price and follows the company’s own announcement that it is evaluating strategic alternatives with the help of Citi.
• While no formal process has been confirmed, market speculation has intensified around a possible leveraged buyout or private equity-led acquisition.

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• Linde is the largest global producer of industrial gases, crucial for manufacturing but representing a small cost percentage.
• The industry relies on local supply due to the inefficiency of transporting heavy gases over long distances.
• Linde’s business model includes on-site supply (25%), merchant deliveries (32%), and packaged customers (38%), achieving a 33% market share.

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• Warner Bros. Discovery has experienced a sharp reversal in sentiment following a meteoric rise in its share price.
• The rally, sparked by rumors of a takeover bid from Paramount Skydance, saw the stock surge 63% from September 11 to September 25, significantly outpacing the broader S&P 500’s 1% gain over the same period.
• However, concerns over the sustainability of this rally have emerged.

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• Catalyst Bancorp, a Louisiana bank with $272 million in assets, has potential for 60-70% value appreciation if sold, currently trading at 653% of tangible book value.
• The bank, established in 1922 and transitioned to a stock institution in 2021, has expanded its branch network under CEO Joe Zanco and a young management team.
• Despite low return on equity, Catalyst Bancorp shows respectable return on assets, improving efficiency ratios, and a high Tier 1 capital ratio of 46.95% after repositioning its balance sheet.

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• SK Hynix and Micron stocks were lagging TSMC and Nvidia as it took ~2 years for HBM to suck up enough Commodity DRAM capacity to stabilize the Commodity market
• That’s now done, we’re just at the beginning of spectacular HBM growth for at least 2 more years. The reasons are known: density increases, speed increases, dies thinner…
• Stocks: keep or buy Micron and SK Hynix. Samsung remains unattractive imo

Molina Healthcare is a managed care organization specializing in Medicaid plans, with a market share of about 6% of the US population in Medicaid

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• FONAR’s privatization offer at $17.25/share by controlling shareholders has a 13% spread, with potential for a price increase.
• The company, trading at 5x EBITDA, holds $54m net cash, covering a significant portion of the buyout cost.
• FONAR’s core diagnostic centers generate 92% of revenue; the unprofitable MRI manufacturing segment is operationally integrated.

• Vicor is a highly innovative designer and manufacturer of high-density, high-efficiency modular power solutions, positioning it as a key enabler for demanding applications in artificial intelligence (AI), high-performance computing (HPC), automotive, and aerospace.
• The company’s proprietary technologies and vertical integration provide a technological moat; however, the business faces significant risks from customer concentration, intense competition from larger semiconductor players, and market cyclicality.
• Financial performance has been volatile, with recent margin compression and analyst downgrades creating uncertainty, yet the company maintains a strong balance sheet and is poised to capitalize on long-term secular growth trends in electrification and data center power demands.

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• BigBear.ai is a specialized provider of AI-powered decision intelligence solutions, with a primary focus on the U.S. defense, intelligence, and homeland security sectors. Its established relationships and expertise in these niche markets provide a competitive advantage.
• The company is in a high-growth industry but faces significant financial headwinds. It has a history of substantial net losses and negative operating cash flow, indicating a high-risk profile. Revenue growth has been inconsistent, with recent quarterly performance showing a year-over-year decline.
• Future success is heavily dependent on securing large-scale government contracts and successfully expanding into the commercial sector to diversify revenue. The company’s strong balance sheet, with a significant cash position, is intended to fund investments to capture these opportunities, but execution remains a key uncertainty.

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• Tesla remains a leader in the electric vehicle (EV) market, but is facing significant margin pressure from slowing demand and intense competition, particularly from Chinese manufacturers.
• The company’s future growth and lofty valuation are increasingly dependent on its ambitious pivot to artificial intelligence, robotics, and the successful commercialization of a robotaxi network.
• While revenue growth has decelerated and profitability has declined in recent quarters, the company’s strong brand, technological lead, and expanding energy division provide a foundation for future opportunities, albeit with high execution risk.

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• Lexaria is a biotechnology company seeking to enhance the bioavailability of multiple drug agents using DehydraTECH (DHT), its technology using oral and topical delivery.
• It combines lipophilic APIs with specific fatty acid and carrier compounds followed by dehydration.
• DHT offers several attractive features: 1) substantial improvement in bioabsorption in terms of time to measurable plasma levels & AUC, 2) brain permeation, 3) taste masking & 4) side effect reduction.

• The SCOOP/STACK mineral and royalty acquisition added high-margin production and future development potential with zero incremental capex.
• Net production was ~420 Boe/d (54% natural gas, 15% oil, and 31% NGLs) as of the transaction’s effective date on May 1, 2025.
• Importantly, the only incremental lifting costs associated with the production are gathering and processing fees associated with some of the leases.

• Crude oil futures were sliding lower Thursday as benchmarks racked up a fourth consecutive retreat of the week, coming amid expectations of a further OPEC+ hike offsetting heightened geopolitical tensions.
• Front-month Dec25 ICE Brent futures were trading at $64.16/b (2035 BST) versus Wednesday’s settle of $65.35/b, while Nov25 NYMEX WTI was at $60.57/b against a previous close of $61.78/b.
• Briefings from OPEC+ delegates over the last few days have wiped out the previous week’s healthy gains, with the group now expected to bring back a second tranche of voluntary cuts at a quicker-than-expected pace.

• After shedding 28% of its value year-to-date, Primo Water’s stock has come under intense scrutiny.
• The sharp decline reflects operational dislocations following its November 2024 merger with BlueTriton Brands, as well as broader disruptions across weather-impacted sales regions and distribution bottlenecks.
• In Q2 2025, comparable net sales fell 2.5% year-over-year, prompting a downward revision of full-year guidance to flat-to-1% growth from the previously guided 3% to 5%.

• Rocket Lab has taken a significant strategic step toward becoming a fully vertically integrated space company with its intent to acquire a controlling stake in Mynaric AG, a German-based laser communications provider.
• The deal, still subject to regulatory and restructuring approvals, comes on the heels of Rocket Lab’s Q2 2025 earnings, where the company reported $39.6 million in revenue and reiterated its commitment to expanding across the entire space value chain.
• If completed, the acquisition will give Rocket Lab access to Mynaric’s production capabilities, intellectual property, and workforce of over 300 engineers.

• Northwest Biotherapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company whose value is almost entirely dependent on the regulatory approval and commercial success of its lead product candidate, DCVax-L, for glioblastoma (GBM), an aggressive form of brain cancer.
• The company has completed a Phase III trial for DCVax-L, which it reported met its primary and secondary endpoints for extending survival in both newly diagnosed and recurrent GBM patients. A Marketing Authorization Application (MAA) was submitted to the UK’s MHRA in December 2023, making the regulatory decision a critical near-term catalyst.
• Financially, the company is in a precarious position, characterized by a history of significant net losses, consistent cash burn, and a reliance on dilutive financing to fund operations. Future capital raises are a near certainty, posing a significant risk to current shareholders.

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• The company priced 32.5 million shares at $21.00 and saw its shares open at $25.00, a 19% premium.
• Investor demand was strong and stemmed from pre-IPO testing-the-waters meetings with more than 100 investors.
• The strong momentum generated from the debut suggests that traders may continue to gravitate toward the name, creating the potential for sharp swings in the near term. 

• Occidental Petroleum Corporation is on the verge of its largest-ever divestment: the sale of its OxyChem petrochemical unit, in a deal that could fetch at least $10 billion.
• According to recent reports, the company is deep in discussions, though no buyer has been named yet.
• If finalized, this move will mark a pivotal shift in Occidental’s corporate structure—transforming the Houston-based energy giant’s strategic outlook and positioning it as one of the leanest and most carbon-focused companies in the sector.

• US Government invests $9bn in Intel, Nvidia another $5bn, Softbank $2bn. This solves Intel’s most pressing problem: the risk of financial fragility
• But neither USG, nor Nvidia have semi manufacturing expertise, so $-injections don’t solve Intel’s 2nd problem. Intel has to  demonstrate a very solid 14A in the next 12 months
• USG 1:1 import: domestic rule is positive to GlobalFoundries that can get orders away from SMIC or UMC. Positive to Texas Instrument

• Zevra Therapeutics has recently seen its stock jump following renewed takeover speculation, spotlighting the company’s strategic value in the rare disease therapeutics space.
• The catalyst was a Betaville alert reporting that Collegium Pharmaceuticals had previously explored acquiring Zevra but failed to secure the necessary financing.
• This is not the first time Zevra has attracted M&A interest—Betaville had flagged potential acquisition talks weeks earlier.

• UP Fintech (TIGR US) is a high-growth online brokerage firm strategically focused on serving global Chinese investors. The company has demonstrated robust financial performance, with significant revenue and net income growth, driven by an expanding client base and increased trading volumes.
• The company’s proprietary technology platform, ‘Tiger Trade,’ offers a seamless user experience for trading a wide array of financial instruments across international markets. This technological edge, combined with a ‘mobile-first’ strategy, is a key driver of customer acquisition and retention.
• While expanding its global footprint, particularly in Singapore and Hong Kong, UP Fintech faces increasing competition and evolving regulatory landscapes in the fintech sector. Navigating these challenges will be crucial for sustaining its growth trajectory.

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• In a transformative move with far-reaching implications for Canada’s telecom and sports entertainment landscape, Rogers Communications is edging closer to acquiring full control of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE), the multi-billion-dollar entity behind the Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Raptors, and Scotiabank Arena.
• Having recently secured a 75% controlling stake by triggering a buyout clause for billionaire Larry Tanenbaum’s remaining 25% share, Rogers is now laying the groundwork for combining MLSE with its other marquee assets, including the Toronto Blue Jays and Sportsnet.
• As this consolidation unfolds, CEO Tony Staffieri has confirmed that the company is actively exploring monetization strategies—either via an IPO or a private stake sale—to attract new equity investors.

• Rollins Inc, the parent company of Orkin and other leading pest control brands, has emerged as one of the most resilient performers of 2025, gaining over 25% year-to-date.
• While many businesses scramble to adapt to the rapid disruption of artificial intelligence, Rollins stands apart.
• It’s not just surviving the AI wave—it’s thriving.

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• Lockheed Martin is considered a strong investment due to geopolitical tensions and increased defense spending.
• The company has four main divisions, including Aeronautics and Missiles and Fire Control, focusing on advanced military technology.
• Lockheed Martin’s diverse portfolio positions it for growth in the defense sector amid current global security challenges.

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• Blink Charging is navigating a high-growth phase, marked by significant revenue increases over the past several years, driven by both organic expansion and strategic acquisitions. However, this growth has been accompanied by substantial and persistent net losses and negative cash flow, raising concerns about its path to profitability.
• The company operates with a flexible business model, offering equipment sales (host-owned), a turnkey owner-operator model, and hybrid variations. There is a strategic shift towards the owner-operator model to build a recurring revenue base from charging services, which command higher margins than hardware sales.
• The Electric Vehicle (EV) charging industry is intensely competitive and capital-intensive. Blink faces significant competition from larger, better-capitalized players. The company’s success is heavily reliant on the continued growth of EV adoption, favorable government policies and subsidies, and its ability to manage high operational costs and secure ongoing funding.

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• DuPont (DD) is set to spin off 100% of its Electronics business, Qnity (Q), in early November.
• Qnity is positioned to grow in line with the semiconductor industry, which is expected to expand at a mid-single-digit CAGR.
• A large portion of its portfolio consists of consumable products, supporting strong profitability with EBITDA margins around 30% (inclusive of ~$100 million in public company costs).

• Strategic Repositioning Through Spin-Off: KBR is undergoing a significant transformation by spinning off its Mission Technology Solutions (MTS) segment. This strategic move aims to create two distinct, publicly-traded companies, allowing for greater focus, tailored capital allocation, and potentially unlocking significant shareholder value through a valuation re-rating for both the government-focused MTS and the technology-centric Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) businesses.
• Favorable End-Market Exposure: The company is well-positioned in attractive, high-growth sectors. The STS segment is a key player in the global energy transition and sustainability movement, providing proprietary technologies for clean energy and petrochemicals. The MTS segment benefits from stable, long-term government contracts in defense, space, and national security, areas with consistent and growing budget allocations.
• Solid Financial Performance and Growth Outlook: KBR has demonstrated robust financial health, with consistent revenue growth, margin expansion, and strong cash flow generation. The company has a strong track record of earnings growth and has been consistently increasing its dividend, signaling confidence in its future prospects. Management has reiterated ambitious 2027 financial targets, projecting double-digit revenue CAGR for both of its core segments.

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• KBR will separate Mission Technology Solutions (government services, defense, space) from Sustainable Technology Solutions (process technologies, clean energy, and infrastructure), sharpening strategic focus and valuation clarity.
• STS is asset-light with strong FCF and IP-driven growth, while MTS is capital-intensive with long-term government contracts; independence allows each to tailor capital allocation and pursue targeted M&A.
• Post-Spin, STS could be benchmarked against clean tech/process peers and MTS against defense contractors, giving investors cleaner comparables and potential sum-of-the-parts upside.

• US light-grade base oils domestic prices weaken versus feedstock/competing fuel prices; export price-differentials hold firmer.
• Diverging trends reflect weaker outright prices for domestic supplies and firmer prices for export volumes.
• Premium of Group II domestic light-grade base oils prices over export prices falls in response to narrowest level in more than two months.

• Microsoft’s cloud strength and AI leadership, particularly with Copilot, position it for growth, though its current valuation likely reflects these expectations, necessitating new market drivers.
• The company faces increasing pressure on efficiency metrics like gross margin and free cash flow due to significant, long-term AI infrastructure investments.
• We suggest a tactical approach to capitalize on anticipated stable price movements, leveraging current market conditions and implied volatility.

• Crude oil futures extended early-week losses Tuesday as concerns over a Q4 supply glut took hold, with sluggish demand growth seen unable to match growing supplies from OPEC+.
• Dec25 ICE Brent  futures were trading at  $66.21/b (2030 BST) versus Monday’s settle of $67.09/b, while Nov25 NYMEX WTI  was at  $62.57/b against a previous close of $63.45/b.
• The latest retreat also came after Bloomberg reported that OPEC+ could unwind an additional 1.5 million bpd over the next three months , with the option said to be under consideration.

• Virtu Financial is a premier, technology-driven market maker whose financial performance is intrinsically linked to market volatility and trading volumes. Higher volatility generally leads to wider bid-ask spreads and increased revenue.
• The company faces intense competition from larger, private firms like Citadel Securities and Jane Street, which presents a significant challenge to market share and profitability. Additionally, the high-frequency trading (HFT) industry is subject to significant regulatory scrutiny, posing a persistent risk to its business model, particularly concerning practices like payment-for-order-flow.
• Despite competitive and regulatory pressures, Virtu maintains a highly capital-efficient business model with a strong track record of returning value to shareholders through consistent dividends and share buybacks. Future growth opportunities lie in expansion into new asset classes, such as cryptocurrencies and fixed income, and leveraging its technology for execution services.

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• 3 global futures and options topics we covered included global equities, Brent, and Gold.  We review the topics discussed and look forward to another interesting month of volatility trades.
• NK remains moderately interesting for NK vs MSCI World vol with the leadership change coming up, though deep downside swings would not be expected.
• Were bullish on AI stocks, and highlighted a few favorites with some tactical options trades to monetize existing equity longs or put on new hedged volatility positions.

• BitGo is a pioneering digital asset infrastructure provider, offering institutional-grade custody, security, and financial services. Its core strength lies in its multi-signature wallet technology and regulatory-first approach, positioning it as a trusted partner for institutions navigating the complexities of the digital asset market.
• The company is poised for significant growth, driven by the increasing institutional adoption of cryptocurrencies and a favorable regulatory shift. Having confidentially filed for an IPO, BitGo aims to capitalize on this momentum to expand its global footprint and service offerings.
• Key risks include intense competition from both crypto-native firms and traditional financial institutions entering the space, the inherent volatility of the cryptocurrency market, and an ongoing lawsuit with Galaxy Digital which, despite a favorable appeal, still presents legal and reputational uncertainty.

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• Neptune Insurance is seeing strong demand in its pre-IPO roadshow, with channel checks revealing that the deal is multiple-times oversubscribed—north of 10x.
• Financially, Neptune has delivered impressive profitability. In 2024 it generated $119.3 million in revenue, $34.6 million in net income, and $72.1 million in adjusted EBITDA.
• The company is efficient and profitable and they believe they have a SaaS-like scalability which, in our opinion, investors will be able to properly forecast out.

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• Bloom Energy is trading at approximately $22 per share with a price target of over $50 in one year and over $100 in five years.
• The company produces energy servers that convert natural gas or biogas into electricity with higher efficiency than traditional fossil fuels.
• Projected non-GAAP earnings per share for 2026 are around $2, with a compounded growth rate exceeding 30% and competitive electricity costs of $0.09-0.12 per kWh.

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• Apple, Intel, and Nvidia may be converging on a shared AI infrastructure vision that would have consequences for the global chip supply chain.
• Intel’s systems foundry pivot is about controlling the stack, and Apple might see value in that despite moving away from the former’s products.
• TSMC remains dominant in process tech, but the competition in the future might be about more than building silicon.  

• Copper prices surged from around $10,000 to $10,350 per metric ton due to a longer and more severe outage than expected at the Grasberg mine.
• The disruption in production is expected to result in a 200,000 metric ton shortfall in the fourth quarter of 2025 and a further 270,000 metric ton loss in 2026.
• The impact of the supply shortage has flipped the refined copper market from a surplus to a significant deficit, leading to a bullish outlook and a projected price increase to $11,250 per metric ton in the first quarter of 2026.

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• Alliance Laundry Holdings (ALH US) is offering 34.146 million shares at $19-$22 and will debut on the NYSE on Thursday, October 9th. 
• The company is backed by BDT Capital who will own 76.0% of this company post-IPO. 
• The durability of this market will have to be balanced with the valuation and the large amount of indebtedness this company has on the balance sheet. 

• Fermi (FRMI US) , amended the terms of its IPO on Monday morning increasing the size from 25.0 million shares offered to 32.5 million shares.
• The deal is multiple-times oversubscribed. The company conducted extensive testing-the-waters meetings with more than 100 accounts, drawing strong and high-quality demand.
• Data centers and powering the AI trade is likely to be a recurring theme over the coming year.

• NVIDIA Corp (NVDA US)’s investment is focused on joint AI development.   
• Intel Corp (INTC US) may seek to invite Taiwan Semiconductor (TSMC) – ADR (TSM US) to join its investment initiative.
• Meanwhile, Intel Corp (INTC US)’s stock price has risen about 50.2% from its recent low. 

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• Solaris’s stock has surged fourfold after acquiring Mobile Energy Rentals, driven by interest in data center power.
• Analysts criticize Solaris’s energy rental business for lacking sustainability and proprietary technology in a competitive market.
• Activist investors are targeting Solaris for short selling, indicating concerns over the sustainability of its growth.

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• “We’re going to take some of that tariff money and give it to our farmers,” Trump said at the White House.
• Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins has said the administration is weighing an aid program, opens new tab modeled after the approach taken by the previous Trump administration, when farmers were given billions to offset losses from a trade war with China.
• Farmers are “for a little while going to be hurt, until it kicks in, the tariffs kick in to their benefit,” Trump said. “Ultimately, the farmers are going to be making a fortune,” he added.

• Exchanges have evolved from simple matching engines into platforms offering custody, derivatives, and broader asset management, gradually becoming the main gateway into crypto.
• Yet the traditional model has hit a ceiling, with user growth slowing and expansion momentum fading.
• Mainstream adoption faces clear barriers.

• Federal Signal Corporation has made a strategic move with its definitive agreement to acquire Scranton Manufacturing Company, doing business as New Way Trucks, for an initial consideration of $396 million.
• This deal, announced on September 25, 2025, includes an additional $30 million earmarked for real estate tied to New Way’s manufacturing facilities in Iowa and Mississippi.
• Further, a performance-based earnout of up to $54 million could be paid over the next two years.

• Micron Technology’s recent earnings provided insights into its performance and strategic outlook.
• The company appears to be navigating industry dynamics effectively, particularly within the NAND and DRAM markets.
• The call highlighted several critical areas of development and potential challenges facing Micron.

• A review of recent events/data impacting our investment themes and outlook
• More government  deals in the critical minerals sector support our outlook
• Grasberg mine accident and closure highlights tightness in the copper market

• Carter’s Inc. has taken an aggressive step to safeguard its future against an unapproved takeover after hedge fund Roseman Wagner Wealth Management (RWWM) accumulated a 16.86% stake in the company.
• This strategic move comes in the form of a “poison pill” or shareholder rights plan, a mechanism commonly used to defend against hostile takeovers.
• The decision to adopt this poison pill follows RWWM’s rapid stock accumulation, which potentially signals a corporate raid or takeover attempt.

• Costco Wholesale Corporation delivered a mixed fourth quarter for fiscal year 2025, showcasing both strengths and areas of challenge.
• The company reported an increase in net sales and income, driven by strong ecommerce growth and expansion in warehouse locations.
• However, higher employee wages and lower member renewal rates presented challenges.

• Jabil Inc. has reported its fiscal year 2025 results, showcasing solid financial performance against a backdrop of varied market dynamics.
• The company reported approximately $8.3 billion in revenue for the fourth quarter, exceeding earlier forecasts by $800 million.
• This revenue increase was broad-based across its three segments: Regulated Industries, Intelligent Infrastructure, and Connected Living & Digital Commerce.

• KB Home’s third quarter financial results for fiscal year 2025 reflect a nuanced picture of its current market position, with both strengths and challenges evident.
• From a financial standpoint, the company managed to deliver over $1.6 billion in total revenues, a figure that met or exceeded its own guidance across key operational metrics.
• This solid performance translates into a diluted earnings per share of $1.61 and an impressive gross margin of 18.9%, excluding inventory-related charges — both of which underscore the company’s ability to effectively manage costs and drive profitability amidst changing market conditions.

• O’Reilly Automotive has been one of the top-performing retail stocks in 2025, rising over 30% yearto-date and recently trading at $103.47.
• While this rally might make the stock appear expensive relative to peers such as AutoZone, Advance Auto Parts, and Genuine Parts, a closer look at the company’s fundamentals justifies its elevated valuation.
• Sales are projected to grow more than 6% annually over the next two years—significantly ahead of peers struggling with stagnation or outright declines.

• AutoZone reported its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, showcasing a mixed performance amidst challenging economic conditions and competitive pressures.
• Total sales for the quarter reached $6.2 billion, reflecting a modest 0.6% growth compared to the previous 17-week quarter.
• On a 16-week basis, however, sales grew 6.9%, indicating a robust underlying performance once the extra week from last year is adjusted for.

• TD SYNNEX delivered strong results in the third quarter of its fiscal 2025, showcasing significant growth in several key financial metrics and segments of its business.
• The company’s consolidated gross billings reached $22.7 billion, marking a 12% year-over-year increase, or 10% on a constant currency basis.
• This performance was reinforced by the higher-than-expected non-GAAP diluted earnings per share of $3.58, representing a notable 25% rise from the previous year.

• Micron delivered a blowout Q4, with $11.3B revenue and $3.03 EPS, led by DRAM’s 27% QoQ growth and an HBM3E run-rate nearing $8B.
• Data centre accounted for 56% of FY2025 sales, driven by LPDDR5 shipments for Nvidia’s GB chips and early HBM4 sampling.
• Management sees 2026 as a tight DRAM supply environment by design, with slower node transitions and deliberate capacity discipline supporting pricing.

• Axon Enterprise, best known for its Tasers, body-worn cameras, and cloud-based evidence management tools, has made headlines yet again.
• The company announced it will acquire Prepared, a U.S.-based emergency communications platform that integrates 911 call data across audio, video, GPS, text, and translation tools into one unified interface.
• Though Axon has not disclosed the official price, media outlets suggest a range of $800 million to $900 million.

• Tokenized Stocks Show Strong On-Chain Supply Growth: The tokenized stocks on-chain market value (ex-EXOD) has grown to an estimated $127M, up 14x YTD (as of 6 Sep 2025; $342M inclusive of EXOD), driven by the launch of Backed’s xStocks and Ondo Global Markets.
• Are Tokenized Stocks Real Stocks? The two main stock tokenization models are synthetic structure and native issuance.
• Both provide exposure to the return of the underlying stock, but native issuance aims to give investors true ownership rights.

• Global oil majors are slashing jobs and investments as weak demand, OPEC+ supply hikes, and rising costs drive the sharpest industry retrenchment since the 2020 collapse.
• U.S. producers face added strain from tariffs, cost inflation, and consolidation, forcing capex cuts, layoffs, and highlighting the slowdown of shale-driven growth that once powered record output.
• ExxonMobil emerges strongest among peers, supported by low debt, robust free cash flow, advantaged low-cost assets, and global diversification, giving it unmatched resilience in a prolonged low-price environment.

• Crude futures steadied Friday as oil headed for the strongest weekly gains since June, coming amid disruptions to Russian fuel supplies and heightened tensions between Moscow and NATO.
• Front-month Nov25 ICE Brent futures were trading at $69.53/b (0925 BST) versus Thursday’s settle of $69.42/b, while Nov25 NYMEX WTI was at $65.17/b against a previous close of $64.98/b.
• Fuel shortages in Russia have forced Moscow to extend the ban on gasoline exports and restrict overseas diesel sales.

Baillie Gifford US Growth Trust (USA) invests in exceptional US businesses with the potential to grow substantially faster than the market and deliver above-market returns. The company’s recent performance has been strong. The portfolio returned an impressive 31.6% in NAV terms and 37.6% on a share price basis in the year to 31 August 2025, well ahead of the benchmark return of 12.7%. However, USA’s managers are disappointed in its performance over three and five years, which was affected by the surge in growth stocks in 2020 and their subsequent sharp re-rating as interest rates rose in 2022. In response, the managers have implemented several portfolio construction ‘enhancements and guide rails’ to limit the adverse performance impact of future volatility. USA’s managers are confident about its outlook as they believe AI is generating exciting investment opportunities across the market. The trust is invested in a variety of companies focused on space travel, entertainment and online retail and business services. The managers expect these innovative and adaptable businesses to realise the outsized returns they are targeting as they develop into the mega caps of tomorrow.

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• Disney has strong brand recognition and diverse content, indicating potential for growth.
• Challenges include increased competition, changing consumer preferences, and economic uncertainties.
• Stakeholders should be optimistic yet cautious about Disney’s future in the evolving entertainment landscape.

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• Culp reported 1QFY26 GAAP EPS of ($0.02) versus ($0.58) in 1QFY25.
• Adjusting for one-time items, including a $4.0MM gain on the sale of property in Canada in 1QFY26, we estimate that ongoing EPS was ($0.30) versus ($0.36) in 1QFY25; management does not provide an adjusted EPS number.
• Please note with this report, we are assuming coverage of Culp, Inc.

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• Uber has experienced over 50% year-to-date growth and has significant potential for future returns.
• The company connects drivers and riders, merchants and customers, and shippers and carriers, serving over 170 million monthly active users.
• Strategic initiatives like service integration, new product introductions, and effective pricing are expected to enhance growth and profitability.

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