Daily Brief United States: IAMGOLD , MongoDB , Schlumberger Ltd, TransMedics Group , Vital Farms Inc, Photronics Inc, Noodles & Co, Oklo, Vf Corp, Enhabit and more

• The MV Junior Gold Miners Index represents the performance of small-cap gold and silver mining companies listed around the world.
• This index is reviewed semi-annually in March and September. During these reviews, names can be added or deleted from the index.
• Below we take a look at the latest lists of potential ADDs and DELs for the Index Rebal Event in March 2025. 

• MongoDB (MDB US) and Biogen Inc (BIIB US) are the main candidates for deletion based on their current and previous-review ranking.
• Ansys Inc (ANSS US) is expected to be deleted from the index by June 2025 following its $35bn acquisition by Synopsys Inc (SNPS US). 
• United Airlines Holdings (UAL US) and Alnylam Pharmaceuticals (ALNY US) are currently the main candidates for addition, thus the first in line to replace Ansys Inc (ANSS US).

• Schlumberger’s Q4 revenue grew 3.3% YoY and beat estimates by 1.1%, while its net profit fell by 1.6% YoY but its EPS exceeded estimates by 2.5%.
• In fiscal 2024, SLB’s revenue rose 9.5% YoY, with net profit up 6.1%. Full-year revenue and EPS exceeded estimates by 0.2% and 0.1%, respectively.
• SLB reported USD 850 million in 2024 revenue from non-oil and gas operations and expects growth from these segments to outpace core business growth in 2025.

• TMDX is a high-growth med-tech company specializing in organ transplant therapy
• Despite expensive traditional valuation metrics, TMDX offers a compelling investment opportunity
• Company recently became GAAP profitable and free cash flow positive, indicating a bright future ahead

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• VITL has experienced significant growth and impressive revenue growth in recent years
• Bears argue that the company’s growth is unsustainable and its valuation is anomalous
• Document suggests that shorts may need their theses to play out quickly or risk the company’s valuation doubling

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• Recommendation to build a long position in Photronics ($PLAB) due to significant positive changes and strong fundamentals
• Stock is undervalued with potential for buyout or take-private deal, offering a margin of safety and high return on invested capital
• Possibility of management tapping into buyback program adds to the investment potential for Photronics

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• Noodles & Co has a stock price of $6.235 and stands to benefit from multiple catalysts
• These catalysts include forced selling upon removal from the Russell 2000 index and interest from activist investors
• Despite challenges in the restaurant industry, Noodles & Co has potential to bounce back and exceed expectations.

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• Our outlook remains bullish, and since late-December we have been suggesting to use the pullback as a buying opportunity.
• Most recent/highest conviction “buy-the-dip” call came last week (1/14/25) amid all major indexes testing supports (SPX, QQQ, DJI, IJH, VXF, IWM, ARKK, SMH), bullish breadth divergences, other ongoing bullish signals.
• Those dip buys are finally paying off, with all these indexes breaking out from 1+month consolidations. The SPX has gapped-up on four of past five trading days, indicating significant strength

• Darrell took over as interim CEO in August 2021 to stabilize the company and refocus on brand management and innovation.
• VFC announced a new growth strategy centered around digital transformation, sustainability, and innovation.
• The company plans to leverage its strong brand portfolio, expand globally, and enhance direct-to-consumer capabilities to improve financial performance and regain market share.

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• EHAB is undervalued at 6x FCFE
• EHAB can increase profitability by focusing on Medicare Advantage plans and fee-for-service patients
• Home health and hospice industry is growing, making EHAB an attractive investment with potential for consolidation in the sector

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