Daily Brief United States: Natural Gas, Establishment Labs Holdings In, International Public Partnerships, NEXTracker , Constellation Energy , Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, DuPont, Honeywell International, iHeartMedia, Golden Matrix Group Inc and more

• Henry Hub prices are rising ahead of a colder U.S. winter, but stronger domestic production and expanding LNG exports could temper the pace of seasonal gains.
• Global LNG capacity is set to soar by 60% by 2030, raising the risk of a supply glut that could depress international gas prices and challenge U.S. competitiveness.
• While global LNG oversupply may pressure prices abroad, surging AI-driven electricity demand and slower renewable deployment could lift domestic gas consumption and keep prices resilient.

• Establishment Labs is a medical technology company poised for significant growth following the recent US FDA approval for its flagship Motiva® breast implants, granting access to the world’s largest market for aesthetic procedures.
• The company’s key competitive advantage lies in its focus on safety and innovation, with its proprietary SmoothSilk® surface and ergonomic implant designs demonstrating low complication rates in extensive clinical studies, potentially disrupting a market dominated by long-standing incumbents.
• Despite strong revenue growth, the company has a history of significant net losses and negative cash flow. The successful commercialization in the US and a clear path to profitability are critical for future stock performance.

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International Public Partnerships (INPP) had a strong first half of 2025, maintaining solid financial and operational performance while advancing portfolio optimisation and disciplined capital allocation. Alongside accretive share buybacks, the company’s investment in Sizewell C, targeting low-teens returns, enhances both inflation linkage and portfolio longevity. At the current share price, investors can access double-digit net returns from a low-risk, inflation-protected portfolio offering a cash yield above 6%, with dividend growth underpinned for over 20 years.

• Nextracker’s second quarter fiscal year 2026 results reflect a strong performance marked by substantial revenue growth, strategic partnerships, and expansion of their technology platform.
• The company posted a 42% year-over-year revenue increase to $905 million and a 29% rise in adjusted EBITDA to $224 million.
• For the first half of the fiscal year, revenue reached $1.77 billion, which indicates a 31% increase compared to the previous year, setting a new record for the company.

• Sintana Energy is acquiring Challenger Energy at a 0.4705x exchange ratio, with a 15% actionable spread.
• Charlestown Capital Advisors orchestrates the merger, holding significant stakes in both companies and providing financial support.
• Merger approval requires 75% of Challenger votes, with 34% already committed, and regulatory approvals expected smoothly.

• Alnylam Pharmaceuticals (ALNY US) just became eligible for S&P500 following positive earnings released on 30 October 2025.
• The company’s market cap and other eligibility metrics are estimated to place it among the top 5 addition candidates for S&P500 with a higher chance of inclusion in 2026.
• Top 3 addition candidates for S&P500 are CRH, FIX and PSTG with the next inclusion expected by the end of November following the Omnicom-Interpublic $13bn acquisition.

• DuPont will separate its Electronics unit as Qnity Electronics Inc. on Nov 1, 2025, creating two focused platforms – a high-growth semiconductor materials business and a steadier diverfied industrial company
• Qnity launches with ~$4.3B sales, ~29% margins, strong semiconductor exposure but higher leverage and cyclicality
• We value Qnity at $106/share (17.2× FY26E EBITDA) and DuPont (ex-Qnity) at $47.5/share (13.0× FY26E EBITDA).

• Honeywell completed the spin-off of Solstice Advanced Materials Inc. on October 30, 2025.
• Both the parent and the spin-off commenced regular-way trading from October 30, 2025. On the first day of trading, parent lost 0.84%, while spin-off gained 0.29%.
• On an overall basis, HON (consolidated) gained 2.6% since the spin-off announcement on October 8, 2024, underperforming the S&P 500’s which gained 18.6% gain over the same period.

• iHeartMedia possesses an unparalleled reach in the U.S. audio market through its extensive portfolio of over 850 broadcast radio stations, complemented by a rapidly growing digital audio segment that includes the iHeartRadio app and a leading podcast network.
• The company is burdened by a highly leveraged balance sheet, with approximately $5.2 billion in total debt, posing significant financial risk and constraining its flexibility, especially with substantial debt maturities looming.
• Management’s strategic focus is on offsetting the secular decline in traditional radio advertising by accelerating growth in the Digital Audio Group, particularly in podcasting, and implementing significant cost-saving measures, including the use of AI, to improve profitability.

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• Zacks Small-Cap Research Note for Golden Matrix Group (GMGI)