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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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• OpenAI and NVIDIA announced an audacious alliance under which the latter will invest $100 billion in the former
• That investment will be staged to coincide with each completed gigawatt of compute capacity, up to ten gigawatts in total, which the two companies are planning to jointly install
• Is this NVIDIA cutting out the middleman and setting up their very own private hyperscale enterprise to lease their GPUs directly to OpenAI? Uh oh!

• A significant production impact from the suspension of its Grasberg Block Cave mine in Indonesia, following a deadly mud rush incident, could lead to a spike in copper prices.
• The force majeure in the Freeport Mcmoran (FCX US) mine will take out 700,000 tons of annualized production in the foreseeable future (>2.5% of global copper production).
• Copper players like Southern Copper (SCCO US), Antofagasta PLC (ANTO LN), and Teck Resources (TECK US) would be beneficiaries, while Freeport Mcmoran (FCX US) could be significantly affected.

• Grasberg shock: Force majeure after mudflow cuts ~3% global supply; 50–60kt/month at risk; copper jumped to $10,300/t, near 2024 highs.
• Asian impact: Indonesia’s downstream push stalls; Chinese smelters squeezed by collapsing TCs; Japanese/Korean smelters face higher costs; miners and traders gain leverage.
• Winners: +$1,000/t adds ~6–8% EBITDA for Zijin, ~5–7% for Jiangxi; Japanese majors 15–45% exposed; Mitsui/Marubeni gain 0.5–2% via mine stakes/trading.

• NVIDIA’s has a strong position in the AI industry, but global trade policies introduce short-term uncertainties. Strong revenues and cash position buffer against policy-driven obstacles, particularly concerning its China revenues.
• We highlight NVIDIA’s technological leadership, including its full-stack computing infrastructure and rapid platform transitions. External pressures weigh on projected revenues, including export restrictions and increasing competition from major tech companies.
• We see potentially overpriced implied volatility. This strategy aims to generate premium while managing risks associated with price movements, especially in the context of evolving geopolitical and competitive landscapes.

• FactSet Research Systems delivered strong fourth quarter and full-year fiscal 2025 results, reflecting its continued resilience and capability to navigate shifting market conditions.
• The firm reported a 5.4% revenue growth rate to $2.3 billion for the fiscal year, and highlighted a significant increase in organic Annual Subscription Value (ASV), with the fourth quarter seeing the largest ASV addition in its history at $81.8 million.
• This ASV growth, especially notable at 5.7% sequentially, signals robust demand for FactSet’s offerings, particularly in wealth and asset management sectors, driven by an increasing appetite for data solutions.

• Comcast (Nasdaq: CMCSA) will spin off its cable networks and digital platforms into a new, independent, tax-free entity, Versant Media Group (Nasdaq: VSNT).
• The separation aims to unlock distinct value profiles, giving investors clearer exposure to both Comcast’s infrastructure-driven growth and Versant’s media/content-driven earnings
• The transaction is expected to be tax-free for Comcast shareholders and is anticipated to be completed in 2026.

• Vistra Corp shares recently pulled back sharply, dropping over 5% to \$206.82 after hitting an all-time intraday high of \$219.82 just a day earlier.
• The dip follows a downgrade by Jefferies, reflecting mounting investor concerns over delays in finalizing a high-stakes data center deal for the company’s Comanche Peak nuclear facility.
• While Vistra’s CEO Jim Burke expressed strong confidence that a deal will ultimately be signed, uncertainty around its timing and regulatory factors tied to Texas Senate Bill 6 have introduced a level of risk that the market is now pricing in.

• Crude oil futures were challenging monthly highs Wednesday, extending the previous session’s gains as investors eyed threats to oil supplies, including Russian diesel, after the latest spate of refinery attacks.
• Front-month Nov25 ICE Brent futures were trading at $69.13/b (2010 BST) versus Tuesday’s settle of $67.63/b, while Nov25 NYMEX WTI was at $64.86/b against a previous close of $63.41/b.
• Benchmarks have largely been rangebound in September with markets torn between supply disruptions and concerns over a Q4 supply glut as OPEC+ continues its unwinding program.

• ClearPoint Neuro is uniquely positioned as a critical enabler for the high-growth neuro-therapeutics market, providing the only commercially available platform for real-time, MRI-guided, minimally invasive navigation and delivery to the brain.
• The company’s hybrid business model, combining capital equipment sales with a growing base of recurring revenue from disposable products and services for its 60+ biopharma partners, offers a scalable path to future growth.
• While demonstrating impressive and consistent revenue growth (31% in 2024), the company remains unprofitable with significant cash burn, reflecting a high-investment phase focused on R&D, market expansion, and supporting partner clinical trials.

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• Crude oil futures eased back from multi-week highs Thursday amid profit taking but remained at the top end of the summer trading range.
• Front-month Nov25 ICE Brent futures were trading at $68.80/b (0945 BST) versus Wednesday’s settle of $69.31/b, while Nov25 NYMEX WTI was at   $64.45/b against a previous close of $64.99/b.
• Prices slipped after hitting the highest levels since July on what was put down to profit-taking, but concerns over Russian supplies continued to underpin the relatively elevated levels.

• Fermi set terms for its IPO on Wednesday afternoon and will offer 25 million shares at $18-$22 and to debut on Wednesday, 10/1.
• One of Fermi’s founders is former energy sector director, Rick Perry.
• The underwriters have reserved for sale at the initial public offering price up to 5% of the shares of common stock for sale through a directed share program.

• Big Tech is throwing hundreds of billions of dollars at the AI boom and neocloud providers, who are building AI data centers, are central players.
• I wrote a Research piece about Nebius two months ago. Since then, its stock has doubled, thanks in part to a $17.4 billion contract with Microsoft.
• I took a close look at the deal, ran some scenarios, and came across IREN, a promising but lesser-known company that’s trying to follow the same playbook

• Robinhood has successfully disrupted the traditional brokerage industry with its commission-free, mobile-first platform, attracting a large and loyal base of younger investors. The company has recently achieved consistent profitability, driven by a rebound in trading volumes, higher net interest revenues, and growth in its subscription services.
• The company’s growth trajectory is supported by product innovation, including the expansion of its cryptocurrency offerings, introduction of retirement accounts, and a push into AI-driven trading tools. Potential inclusion in the S&P 500 could further enhance its market visibility and credibility.
• Significant risks remain, primarily centered on regulatory scrutiny of its key revenue source, Payment for Order Flow (PFOF), and its high dependence on volatile retail trading activity, particularly in speculative assets. Intense competition from both fintech startups and incumbent brokers who have adopted similar commission-free models also poses a threat to long-term market share.

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• Crude oil futures steadied Wednesday, consolidating the previous session’s gains as investors eyed threats to oil supplies, including Russian diesel after the last spate of refinery attacks.
• Front-month Nov25 ICE Brent futures were trading at $67.90/b (1030 BST) versus Tuesday’s settle of $67.63/b, while Nov25 NYMEX WTI was at  $63.55/b against a previous close of $63.41/b.
• Benchmarks have largely been rangebound in September with markets torn between supply disruptions and concerns over a Q4 supply glut as OPEC+ continues its unwinding program.

• Alphabet‘s dominance in the digital advertising market, driven by its core Google Search and YouTube platforms, continues to fuel strong revenue growth and robust free cash flow generation. This financial strength allows for significant investments in high-growth areas.
• Google Cloud is emerging as a significant growth engine, consistently capturing market share and benefiting from the increasing enterprise adoption of cloud computing and AI-powered services. Management has highlighted strong AI demand as a key driver for its 32% YoY revenue increase in Q2 2025.
• Strategic investments in Artificial Intelligence are being integrated across Alphabet‘s entire product ecosystem, from enhancing search results and ad monetization to powering its Cloud offerings. This AI-first strategy is pivotal to maintaining a competitive edge against peers like Microsoft and Amazon, though it also necessitates increased capital expenditures.

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• UEIC develops control and sensor technology solutions for home entertainment, including universal remotes and smart home devices.
• The company has been operational since the 1980s, holds around 500 patents, and has 24 subsidiaries worldwide.
• The rise of OTT streaming services is causing a decline in traditional cable subscriptions, threatening the relevance of universal remotes.

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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.

• ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK) is an actively managed exchange-traded fund (ETF) that seeks long-term capital growth by investing in companies involved in disruptive innovation. The fund’s strategy, led by CEO and CIO Cathie Wood, focuses on themes such as artificial intelligence, DNA sequencing, robotics, energy storage, and blockchain technology.
• The ETF has experienced periods of stellar performance, notably a more than 150% return in 2020, but also significant drawdowns, highlighting its high-risk, high-reward nature. Its concentrated portfolio and aggressive growth focus result in high volatility compared to broader market indices.
• Key risks for investors include the fund’s high concentration in its top holdings, dependence on the vision of Cathie Wood (‘key-person risk’), a fluid and sometimes informal investment process, and the inherent volatility of the disruptive technology sector.

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• We are initiating coverage of SOL Strategies, Inc. (NASDAQ: STKE), a pioneer in the Solana market.
• SOL Strategies is a publicly traded company that provides infrastructure for the Solana blockchain ecosystem, which is the fastest-growing project in crypto.
• The company’s catchphrase is “Solana Grows, We Win. It’s That Simple.”

On 10 September, Wheaton (WPM) announced that it had committed to contribute to Carcetti Capital’s financing of its acquisition of the Hemlo mine from Barrick in the form of a US$400m gold stream (c 39% of Carcetti’s total funding requirement). At the current gold price of US$3,650/oz, we calculate a 9.2% pre-tax internal rate of return (IRR) to Wheaton from its investment in Hemlo. At Edison’s more conservative, longer-term gold prices, we forecast that Hemlo will contribute an average of 0.9c/share to Wheaton’s EPS per annum, over the official 14-year life of the mine, and that it will contribute an average of 7.2c to Wheaton’s operational cash flow per share. At the same time, we have increased our Q325 EPS estimate by 4.4% and our FY25 EPS estimate by 5.7% to reflect recent strength in precious metals prices. Note that, at these levels, our FY26 EPS estimate rises from the US$1.44/share shown below to US$3.15/share.

• Historical Context is Crucial: This report analyzes Xilinx Inc. as a standalone entity prior to its acquisition by Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), which was announced in October 2020 and completed in February 2022. Xilinx ceased trading on the NASDAQ post-acquisition. Therefore, this primer serves as a historical analysis of a foundational semiconductor company.
• Dominant FPGA Market Leader: Xilinx was the inventor of the Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) and the market leader, consistently holding over 50% market share. Its primary competitor was Altera, which was acquired by Intel. The company’s core strength was its highly flexible and adaptive processing platforms that enabled rapid innovation across diverse, high-growth markets like data centers, 5G communications, automotive, and aerospace & defense.
• Strategic Pivot to Platform Company: Under the leadership of CEO Victor Peng, Xilinx successfully transitioned from a chip supplier to a platform-centric company, focusing on high-growth areas like data center acceleration and AI inference. This strategy involved significant R&D investment and acquisitions to bolster its software and IP portfolio, leading to strong revenue growth in its targeted markets prior to the acquisition.

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• Leading Digital Bank and Auto Financier: Ally Financial holds a strong position as the largest all-digital bank in the U.S. and a dominant player in the automotive finance market. This dual focus provides diversified revenue streams and a solid customer base.
• Financial Performance and Shareholder Returns: The company has demonstrated a commitment to shareholder returns through consistent dividend payments. Recent financial performance shows a significant rebound in Q2 2025, with adjusted EPS beating analyst expectations, driven by an expanded net interest margin and disciplined cost control.
• Navigating a Challenging Environment: Ally faces headwinds from intense competition in the financial services industry, potential economic downturns impacting loan performance, and a dynamic regulatory landscape. The company’s reliance on the auto lending market also exposes it to risks associated with this specific sector.

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• Nvidia and Intel’s surprise alliance may not taper ARM or even TSMC immediately, but it could marginalise AMD far sooner.
• With tighter OEM budgets and “AI PC” branding pressure, AMD risks being boxed out of design wins across the client stack.
• If Nvidia and Intel drive system-level costs-per-token down, AMD’s chips might find it hard to compete despite being performant.

• Crude oil futures were climbing higher on Tuesday as concerns about oversupply vied with geopolitical uncertainty to set the tone for the early part of the week.
• Front-month Nov25 ICE Brent futures were trading at $67.91/b (2017 BST) versus Monday’s settle of $66.57/b, while Nov25 NYMEX WTI was at  $63.71/b against a previous close of $62.28/b.
• Benchmarks had opened the session lower, but geopolitical tensions continue to keep markets on edge amid ongoing strikes on Russian energy infrastructure, while Russian military activity close to the Polish border has raised wider tensions.

• Joby Aviation is a pre-revenue company at the forefront of the emerging electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft market, aiming to revolutionize urban transportation with an on-demand aerial ridesharing service.
• The company has made significant progress towards Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification for its aircraft, placing it ahead of many competitors. Strategic partnerships with major players like Toyota and Delta Air Lines, along with a strong financial position, are key enablers of its growth strategy.
• However, the company faces substantial risks, including a capital-intensive business model with a long road to profitability, intense competition from both startups and established aerospace giants, and significant regulatory and technological hurdles to overcome before commercial operations can commence.

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• Lincoln Financial Group’s second-quarter performance showed a year-over-year improvement in adjusted operating income, marking the fourth consecutive quarter of such growth.
• The company reported robust results with a 32% increase in adjusted operating income, demonstrating momentum in its ongoing strategy to optimize operations and enhance profitability.
• This positive trend reflects efforts to focus on risk-adjusted return on capital and reducing result volatility, although the economic backdrop remains subject to change, potentially influencing future results.

• Regency Centers stands as a preeminent owner and operator of high-quality, grocery-anchored shopping centers located in affluent and densely populated U.S. markets.
• The company’s strategic focus on necessity-based retail provides a defensive moat against e-commerce and economic downturns, resulting in high occupancy rates and stable cash flows.
• Future growth is expected to be driven by a combination of strong leasing activity, a robust development and redevelopment pipeline, and disciplined capital allocation, though risks from tenant bankruptcies and rising interest rates persist.

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• Crude oil futures were slightly lower on Tuesday as concerns about oversupply vied with geopolitical uncertainty to set the tone for the early week.
• Front-month Nov25 ICE Brent futures were trading at $66.37/b (0850 BST) versus Monday’s settle of $66.57/b, while Nov25 NYMEX WTI was at  $62.10/b against a previous close of $62.28/b.
• Markets have been unable to shake off fears of a looming supply glut, with the International Energy Agency (IEA) setting off alarm bells last month with its forecast of a 2.5 million bpd Q4 surplus rising to over 3 million bpd next year, with OPEC+ seemingly on course to add more 2.5 million bpd by the end of this year.

• Blue Owl is strategically positioned in the fastest-growing segments of alternative asset management, particularly direct lending and GP solutions, capitalizing on the secular shift of capital from public to private markets.
• The company’s business model, anchored by a high concentration of permanent capital, provides a stable and predictable revenue stream through management fees, reducing volatility and supporting consistent growth in assets under management (AUM) and fee-related earnings (FRE).
• Aggressive strategic acquisitions are expanding Blue Owl’s capabilities into high-demand sectors like digital infrastructure and real estate credit, which are expected to drive significant synergies and future growth, although they also introduce integration risks.

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• Equinix is the world’s largest data center and interconnection provider, structured as a REIT, and is a critical component of the global digital economy’s backbone.
• The company is strategically positioned to capitalize on major secular growth trends, including artificial intelligence (AI), hybrid multi-cloud adoption, and enterprise digital transformation, which are driving robust demand for its services.
• While facing risks from high capital intensity, competition, and legal scrutiny, Equinix’s extensive global platform, dense interconnection ecosystem, and strong recurring revenue model provide a durable competitive advantage.

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• Neptune Holdings will offer 18.4 million shares at $18-$20 and is scheduled to debut on October 1st. 
• It should be noted that the entirety of this offering is secondary and Neptune will not receive any proceeds from the sale of Class A common stock.
• The cornerstone investors, T. Rowe Price Investment Management and AllianceBernstein L.P. have indicated for up to $75 million in this offering. 

• Kraft Heinz’s decision to split into Global Taste Elevation Co. and North American Grocery Co. is a strategic move intended to recalibrate the Company amid flattening growth.
• We value Kraft Heinz on a sum-of-the-parts (SOTP) basis. Global Taste Elevation is valued at 10x 2025E adjusted EBITDA, while North America Grocery is valued at 7.8x 2025E adjusted EBITDA.
• We expect the spin-off to unlock value for shareholders as Global Taste Elevation Co will get better multiple post separation.

• Despite initial concerns about tariffs and policy uncertainty hurting global economy, many major metals have seen significant price gains this year
• Tariffs have been implemented, but manufacturers have absorbed costs in margins rather than passing them on to consumers
• Despite signs of economic strain in recent data, commodity prices remain strong due to US dollar weakness making commodities more affordable for importing countries

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• The Federal Reserve is expected to ease interest rates by 50 basis points this year, aligning with a forecast of 100 basis points of easing by next January.
• The Fed prioritizing its labor market mandate over its inflation target may lead to better growth and higher inflation outcomes next year.
• The yield curve has been volatile but is currently fairly valued, with potential for steepening due to asymmetrically dovish reaction function and Fed independence considerations.

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• Nvidia and Intel have announced a $5 billion deal to collaborate on designing CPU GPU systems for data centers and chiplets for PCs.
• Jensen Huang surprisingly praised Intel during a press conference, marking a significant shift in Nvidia’s history of enmity towards Intel.
• The collaboration aims to address the scalability limitations of current systems by offering x86 head nodes with NVLink for data centers, filling a market gap for both companies.

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• Lendbuzz filed for an IPO on September 12th for a potential October debut. 
• They serve consumers with thin and no credit files, or credit invisibles, and those traditionally called near prime (consumers with VantageScores® of 601-719).
• They had total revenue of $101.3 million, $175.4 million, and $281.5 million and net income of $15.0 million, $11.2 million, and $24.3 million in 2022, 2023, and 2024, respectively.

• Crude oil futures opened the week slightly firmer as traders continued to monitor disruptions to Russian flows amid ongoing attacks against infrastructure and sanctions threats.
• Front-month Nov25 ICE Brent futures were trading at $67.22/b (0735 BST) versus Friday’s settle of $66.68/b, while Nov25 NYMEX WTI was at  $62.90/b against a previous close of $62.40/b.
• The prospect of tighter measures against Moscow was seen increasing with European leaders pushing for a wider rollout, including secondary tariffs.

• Achieve Life Sciences is developing cytisinicline for use as a smoking cessation treatment in the United States and rest of world.
• Pivotal studies have been completed with safety & efficacy results exceeding expectations.
• Achieve is now awaiting its target action date of June 20th 2026 and preparing for commercialization.

• STAAR Surgical’s largest shareholder opposes Alcon’s $28/share acquisition offer, potentially forcing a higher bid before the October 23 vote.
• OCI N.V. will merge with Orascom Construction, leading to delisting and liquidation, with limited upside from current levels.
• Hearst’s $16.50/share bid for DallasNews likely to win shareholder approval, backed by major shareholder and proxy firms.

• Alliance Laundry Holdings (ALH US), filed for its IPO on September 12th. 
• BDT Capital Partners became the controlling shareholder of Alliance Laundry Systems in 2015, when its investment funds acquired a majority stake in the company from the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan.
• They had net revenues of $1.38 billion, $1.37 billion, and $1.51 billion and net income of $99.7 million, $88.3 million, and $98.3 million in 2022, 2023, and 2024, respectively.

• Generac Holdings, Inc., in its second quarter of 2025 earnings call, reported net sales of $1.06 billion, marking a 6% increase compared to the prior year.
• The growth was driven by a rise in commercial and industrial (C&I) product sales and residential energy storage system shipments.
• Residential product sales increased by 7% due to notable growth in residential energy technology solutions and portable generators.

• StubHub Holdings (STUB US) went public on 17 September at an offer price of $23.50. It closed at $18.46 on 19 September, implying a company valuation of $6.8bn.
• StubHub Holdings (STUB US) is expected to be added to US TMI at the December 2025 review.
• The security is expected to be added to other US and Global indices in 2026, following the lock-up expiry that raises free float and public voting rights above minimum thresholds.

• FedEx Corporation recently announced its first-quarter results for fiscal 2026, presenting a mixed bag of positives and challenges.
• On the revenue side, the company showed a 3% year-over-year increase, primarily driven by strength in the U.S. domestic package services.
• Despite this growth in revenue, FedEx faces continuing headwinds from global trade uncertainties and the expiration of a significant contract with the U.S. Postal Service, which together posed a notable financial impact.

• Intel is suddenly at the center of a high-stakes drama.
• Just this month, the Trump administration reversed its public criticism of CEO Lip Bu Tan—who had been accused of being “conflicted” due to his past China ties—and moved into “constructive discussions” about a possible government equity stake in the company .
• That shift followed a White House meeting that apparently reset the tone, with Trump calling Tan’s journey “amazing” after once demanding his resignation .

• In a bold move signaling its intent to deepen its footprint in early-stage construction solutions, Commercial Metals Company has announced its plan to acquire Concrete Pipe & Precast (CP&P) for $675 million in cash.
• This acquisition comes at a pivotal time for CMC, which has been actively executing a strategy focused on higher-margin, lower-volatility segments, and expanding its exposure to infrastructure-heavy regions such as the U.S. South and Mid-Atlantic.
• CP&P, a supplier of precast concrete products, offers CMC the opportunity to integrate earlier into the construction value chain—a key element of its long-term growth strategy.

• The latest Fed’s rate cut will directly impact the US residential market.   With 2 more rate cuts expected in 2025, it will unlock a new cycle for homebuilders
• D.R. Horton is the strongest and most resilient player among the US homebuilders.   We think it is well positioned to capture the tailwind from the interest rate cut cycle
• D.R. Horton also demonstrates strong capital management, increasing its dividend and established a share repurchase program over the years

• Expansive Exploration Ventures in Northern Chile Southern Copper is currently engrossed in a meticulous ground study of its Especularita copper-gold project, located within the metallic-rich coastal belt of northern Chile.
• Spread across 19,076 hectares, the Especularita project encompasses both exploration and mining ventures, either granted or in the process of being so.
• The firm further boasts rights to potentially secure full ownership of the project.

• Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings (Labcorp) reported strong financial results for the second quarter of 2025.
• The company delivered double-digit top-line growth, with total revenue reaching $3.5 billion, representing a 10% increase compared to the previous year.
• This growth was driven by both its Diagnostic Laboratories and Biopharma Laboratory Services (BLS) segments.

• Stanley Black & Decker’s financial results for the second quarter of 2025 highlight a mixed performance amidst a challenging economic environment.
• The company reported revenues of $3.9 billion, a 2% decrease compared to the previous year, with organic revenues down by 3%.
• This decline was primarily impacted by a slow start to the outdoor buying season and disruptions in shipments due to customers’ reactions to tariffs.

• Boyd Gaming reported a quarter characterized by strong operational results, significant capital deployment, and a transformative monetization of its digital gaming stake.
• The company announced the sale of its 5% equity interest in FanDuel to Flutter Entertainment for $1.755 billion in cash, with after-tax proceeds of approximately $1.4 billion.
• Proceeds will be used to repay outstanding credit facility debt, lowering leverage from 2.8x to below 2x and resulting in estimated annual interest savings of $85 million.

• A review of recent events/data impacting our investment themes and outlook
• The Precious metals and miners are potentially having blow-off moves
• Strategic Metals and Minerals get another boost from the Trump  administration

• Global central banks are navigating divergent monetary policies, with the Fed initiating rate cuts while European and Japanese counterparts maintain cautious stances amid varying inflation and growth outlooks.
• Significant economic headwinds, including the impact of tariffs and political instability in key regions, are influencing central bank decisions and contributing to a nuanced global economic landscape.
• This environment of diverging policies and persistent economic pressures sets the stage for a strategic market opportunity, focusing on volatility dynamics in developed markets.