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• Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) reported a robust third quarter in 2025, showcasing significant revenue growth across its business segments driven by strong product demand.
• For the quarter, AMD’s revenue increased by 36% year-over-year, reaching $9.2 billion.
• This growth was broad-based, with strong performance in the data center, server, gaming, and PC segments.

• Adobe Systems Incorporated has reported strong financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2025, showcasing continued double-digit growth in both revenue and profitability, driven largely by its strategic emphasis on artificial intelligence (AI).
• The company saw record revenue of $5.99 billion, marking a 10% increase year-over-year, while GAAP earnings per share reached $4.18 and non-GAAP earnings per share was $5.31, reflecting an impressive 14% growth.
• The incorporation of AI into Adobe’s product suite has been a significant focus, as exemplified by the deployment of AI innovations across its flagship Creative Cloud applications like Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere Pro.

• Astera Labs delivered strong third-quarter results for fiscal year 2025, surpassing their expectations with a notable increase in revenue and profitability metrics.
• The company’s quarterly revenue reached $230.6 million, marking a 20% increase from the previous quarter and a remarkable 104% growth compared to the same period last year.
• This significant growth was driven by broad-based performance across its product lines, including signal conditioning, smart cable modules, and switch fabrics.

• DRAM has jumped 172 % YoY and is still climbing; another 30–50 % hike is baked into Q4, wiping out the 4–6 % operating margins most PC OEMs live on.
• Intel’s soldered-down LPDDR5X, once hated for killing the lucrative RAM-up-sell, now locks the memory cost inside the processor.
• With memory inflation off their books via a safe margin play, OEMs can hold notebook ASPs and guidance

• Context: The Axis Bank (AXSB IN) vs. ICICI Bank (ICICIBC IN) price ratio has deviated more than two standard deviations from its one-year average, presenting a potential relative value opportunity.
• Highlights: Going long ICICI Bank (ICICIBC IN) and short Axis Bank (AXSB IN) targets a 5% return.
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• Live Nation Entertainment recently discussed its performance and strategy during its investor meeting, highlighting both opportunities and challenges facing the company.
• Live Nation, a dominant player in the live entertainment industry, has projected continuous growth in its key markets, leveraging global expansion and consumer trends.
• One of the significant highlights is the company’s outlook on the industry.

• Palo Alto Networks recently discussed their fourth quarter financial results, detailing both positive achievements and certain challenges.
• The company reported a significant growth trajectory, crossing the $10 billion revenue mark, a first for a dedicated cybersecurity company.
• This milestone reflects the successful execution of a long-term strategy focused on preemptive cybersecurity advancements tailored to match the evolving market landscape.

• Leidos Holdings, Inc., a prominent player in the defense, aviation, information technology, and biomedical research fields, has reported a solid financial performance for the third quarter of 2025.
• The company continues to display resilience in navigating a dynamic and uncertain macroeconomic landscape, bolstered by its strategic initiatives and governmental partnerships.
• Leidos reported a 7% year-over-year increase in revenue to $4.47 billion, illustrating strong top-line growth despite challenges such as the government shutdown and previous headwinds from efficiency reviews.

• Right On Co. Ltd. is a jeans and casual wear retailer facing a prolonged period of declining revenues and significant financial losses, driven by intense competition and shifting consumer preferences in the Japanese apparel market.
• Despite a challenging top-line trend, the company has shown some recent, albeit inconsistent, improvement in net income, suggesting that cost control measures may be taking effect. However, operating and free cash flows remain deeply negative, raising concerns about long-term sustainability.
• The company’s strategy is centered on its core competency in denim, leveraging both national and private brands, and optimizing its nationwide network of stores, which are primarily located in shopping centers. A pivot towards enhancing e-commerce and adapting product assortments to local tastes is critical for a potential turnaround.

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• Microsoft has significantly course corrected on their compute capacity build out, demurred on their right of first refusal for OpenAI compute demand and adopted a risk off “fungible” compute strategy
• Mr. Nadella thinks AGI as more hype than substance, “jagged” intelligence will remain problematic for a longer, and the true measure of AI success will be measured by GDP growth
• Microsoft stopped reporting AI-driven ARR when the number hit $13 billion six months ago, but why? Broadly deploying AI into productivity tools is a marathon not a sprint.

• The market waited with bated breath as NVIDIA released their quarterly earnings yesterday on 19th November, 2025. To almost no one’s surprise, they beat the estimates again.
• The company is a juggernaut to say the least and has added $1.9 Trillion in market cap in the last 8 months!
• That is more than Tesla or Meta’s market cap themselves. The statistics are almost unbelievable.

• NVIDIA’s AI Factory Buildout Signals Multi-Year Demand for Taiwan’s Supply Chain
• TSMC’s Growth Outlook De-Risked by NVIDIA’s Smooth Transition to GB300
• NVIDIA’s Networking Segment Surge Expands System-Level Product Integration Opportunity for Taiwan Ecosystem

• NVIDIA Results: Taiwan Take-Aways — Demand Visibility Implies Strength for Key Suppliers 
• NVDA Strong Quarter, Strong Guidance, Consensus ~20% Too Low, Stock Is Not Expensive 
• Silicon Valley’s Substrate — ASML, TSMC Slayer Or Ideological Pipe Dream? 

• Oriental Watch (398 HK) maintained its dividend yield of ~12% (annualized), declaring 20.8 HKD cents of dividend for H1FY26. Cash and Investments were ~ HKD1 billion (60% of market cap).
• The company highlighted that the environment is challenging, given trade wars and tempered HK/Chinese demand. On our conservative numbers, the stock trades at 8.6x FY26PE. 
• Oriental Watch (398 HK)  will maintain its high dividend payout ratio of ~100%. Over the past 8 years, the company paid dividends of 3.8 HKD/share (> the current share price).

• In this insight, we discuss how Olive Young is likely to be a serious long-term threat to Ulta Beauty (ULTA US) (market cap of US$22.3 billion) in the United States. 
• CJ Corp is the largest shareholder of CJ Olive Young. On 19 November, CJ Olive Young announced that it plans to open its first store in California in May 2026.
• There is a growing probability that CJ Olive Young could successfully grow its business in the US, especially due to the continued strong demand for Korean cosmetics.

• Asian Paints achieved a 7-quarter high in Q2FY26 with 10.9% domestic volume growth, driven by easing raw material costs and strategic integration, leading to a 2% margin expansion.
• Despite heavy monsoons, strong execution drove a double-digit volume rebound, signaling stabilized consumer demand. This coupled with a key competitor’s executive loss, validates the firm’s defensive market position.
• Asian Paints’ strong performance deserves a premium valuation but justifying it hinges on the perfect execution of its backward integration project and defending its competitive position.

• Arista Networks reported strong financial results for the third quarter of 2025, achieving a record revenue of $2.31 billion, a year-over-year increase of 27.5%.
• This growth was supported by the increasing demand for their networking solutions, particularly in the AI and cloud segments.
• Notably, Arista’s software and services accounted for approximately 18.7% of the quarter’s revenue, reflecting the company’s strategic emphasis on diversifying its revenue streams beyond hardware.

• Sa Sa International Hldgs (178 HK)‘s 1H FY25/26 profit came in at the top-end of the guidance. Its 3Q sales growth has so far increased 11.3%, a further acceleration.
• Hong Kong and Macau should capture some of the diverted traffic as Sino-Japanese relations soured, while a weaker USD, as rates are cut, should make shopping cheaper.
• With its ROE reaching 10-13% in FY26-28F (the best ones since FY21), its 5-year-low P/B multiple makes the stock a bargain.

• Formosa Prosonic announced an 80-cent Special Dividend as the management decided to return excess cash
• 3rd quarter results showed EPS of 7.92 cents, though there is a gain on the sale of PPE of 35% of profits
• Management but given the stock trading below cash we remain positive on the stock

• On 20 October, Murakami Group reported they’d gone over 5% in cash/asset-rich DeNA (2432 JP). Not easy with insiders+Crossholders at 39%, passive at 24%. But not impossible. 
• On 30 October, they reported they’d gone to 6.31% on 23 October (four days before they reported the 5%. 
• As reported here before, Murakami-san sometimes does what might charitably be called a headfake, less charitably a Pump ‘n Dump. 

• Rapidly shifting technology could cause cable demand to plunge by 50% per unit of data center capacity as 800g becomes standard.
• We don’t anticipate any negative surprises in the coming 1-2 quarters, but we think consensus is overestimating post-3/26 EBIT by at least 20%.
• Even after a tech-led sell-off, at 25x EV/EBITDA, there is still no room for this kind of error. 

• Equity placing strengthens Hongqiao’s balance sheet, cuts refinancing risk, and supports Yunnan’s low-carbon capacity migration.
• FY25–27 forecasts updated: modest EPS dilution offset by lower interest costs and improved cash generation.
• Valuation remains discounted vs global peers despite first-quartile costs, rising renewable mix, and improving aluminium market fundamentals.

• NVIDIA Corporation’s recent earnings for the second quarter of fiscal 2026 highlighted a record quarter in terms of total revenue, driven by widespread adoption of its comprehensive product suite across various sectors.
• The company reported a total revenue of $46.7 billion, surpassing its expectations with substantial growth noted in its data center segment, which increased by 56% year-over-year.
• The rollout of new technology, including the Blackwell platform and GB300 systems, was cited as a key driver of this growth, facilitating NVIDIA’s expansion in the AI infrastructure space.

• BWX Technologies, Inc. reported robust financial performance in the third quarter of 2025, although there are notable elements that both support and challenge its broader financial landscape.
• The company highlighted a 12% rise in organic revenue alongside approximately 20% growth in both adjusted EBITDA and earnings per share, indicating effective operational execution.
• A robust book-to-bill ratio of 2.6 further underscored BWXT’s booking strength, driven by significant contracts in national security, particularly in defense fuels and high-purity depleted uranium.

• Palantir Technologies Inc. has recently reported an exceptionally strong set of financial results for Q3 2025, marked by significant revenue growth and an impressive expansion of its U.S. commercial business.
• The company reported a year-over-year revenue growth of 63%, with particularly notable performance in the U.S. where revenue increased by 77%.
• A major contributor to this success was the expansion of Palantir’s U.S. commercial segment, which grew by 121% year-over-year.

• CyberAgent Inc (4751 JP) reported 4QFY09/2025 results last week. Full-year and 4QFY09/2025 revenue and OP beat consensus as well as guidance by a huge margin.
• Despite reporting a set of strong results, CA’s share price has been down 15% which we think was driven by the company’s cautious guidance for FY09/2026.
• With a strong pipeline of gaming titles coupled with global expansion of English versions of newly released titles, we think CA’s FY09/2026 guidance is overly conservative.

• TSMC: 24.5% Premium; Near Level to Open Fresh Short of ADR Spread
• ASE: +5.7% Premium; Good Level to Short the ADR Spread
• ChipMOS: -1.7% Discount; Near Discount Level to Go Long the ADR Spread

• We upgrade BolsaMex to a buy rating; we believe that it is too cheap to ignore and that it has sound growth credentials with its healthy share of post-trade revenues
• We downgrade B3 Exchange to a neutral from buy, after its strong share price performance since mid-October lows; we feel it is still attractive but not as compelling as BolsaMex
• We upgrade BSE to a neutral rating from sell despite it trading on rich fundamental valuations; India’s strong IPO pipeline is one major factor in de-railing our sell recommendation

• Japan–China relations have sharply deteriorated after Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks, triggering diplomatic retaliation, security tensions, and the worst bilateral rift since 1972.
• Asics’ ¥90bn market-cap drop reflects concerns over its heavy reliance on Chinese consumers, both domestically and through inbound tourism, which drive roughly a quarter of profits.
• Markets may be underestimating the risk of prolonged geopolitical strain, threatening Asics’ 2026 outlook despite record current performance and secure near-term guidance.

• Context: The BHP Group (BHP AU) vs. Rio Tinto (RIO AU) price ratio has deviated more than two standard deviations from its one-year average, presenting a potential relative value opportunity.
• Highlights: Going long BHP Group (BHP AU) and short Rio Tinto (RIO AU) targets a 4% return.
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• Xiaomi’s total revenue grew by 22% in 3Q25, which mainly came from the startup vehicle business.
• The company well controls the gross margin of the vehicle business.
• We believe XM has an upside of 60% for the yearend 2025.

• Revenue growth in Q3 (+15.5% Y/Y) held up reasonably well for Trip.com
• But core margins continue to deteriorate: Adjusted EBITDA margin down -120 bps Y/Y
• We still feel TCOM shares are pricey, and that earnings growth is unimpressive

• In 3Q25, total revenue increased by 16% YoY with hotel booking up by 18% YoY and transportation commission up by 12% YoY.
• Overseas travel continued to recover and consumption shrink does not impact TCOM much.
• We believe the stock has an upside of 29% for the next twelve months.

• AvePoint is a global subscription software company that helps organizations manage, protect and govern collaboration data sitting in cloud platforms such as Microsoft 365 and other SaaS tools.
• Its platform combines backup, data protection, governance and modernization so that customers can keep using these tools and newer AI features without losing control of security or compliance.
• In 2024 it generated US$330m of revenue, up 22% from 2023, with SaaS contributing roughly 70% of the total and recurring revenue 87%.

• Jiangsu Lopal Tech is undergoing a significant strategic pivot from its traditional automotive fine chemicals business to the high-growth, yet volatile, lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cathode materials market for electric vehicle (EV) batteries.
• This transition has fueled exceptional revenue growth but has also led to severe profitability challenges, with the company posting significant net losses and negative margins over the past two years, driven by raw material price volatility and intense competition.
• The company’s financial health is under pressure, evidenced by negative operating cash flow in recent periods and a net current liability position. Future success hinges on stabilizing LFP profitability, managing cash flow, and navigating the highly competitive dynamics of the EV supply chain.

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• Syrma SGS Technology is acquiring a 60% stake in Elcome Integrated Systems, with a path to 100% via performance-linked earn-outs, alongside Elcome’s simultaneous acquisition of Navicom Technology.
• This strategic move marks Syrma SGS’s formal entry into the high-barrier, long-cycle Indian defence electronics market, offering diversification from its core EMS business and aligning with India’s “Aatmanirbhar Bharat” initiative.
• The accretive nature, revenue visibility of over INR 400 crore, and design-led capabilities gained position Syrma SGS for a structural re-rating.

• Anjoy Foods Group (2648 HK)‘s rally since reporting 3Q25 results is prompted by solid revenue and margin recovery. Its HA discount has narrowed 6.1pp from IPO. 
• Sales model and geographical optimisation has driven business outlook. With projected EPS CAGR of 10.4%, it is now in line with the sector momentum.
• Its PEG of 1.4x is below peer’s average of 1.9x. With net cash equalling 15.1% of its share price, it can deliver a decent 5.4% FY26F dividend yield.

• Bright Horizons Family Solutions recently reported its third-quarter financial results, delivering strong performance with notable growth across its key service segments.
• Revenue increased by 12% to $803 million, driven by significant demand for its education and care benefits.
• Adjusted earnings per share rose by 41% to $1.57, exceeding the company’s expectations.

Datatec reported strong growth in underlying volume, gross profit and adjusted EBITDA in H126, driving a 43% year-on-year increase in underlying EPADR (uEPADR). The company has benefited from growing demand for cybersecurity and the start of technology refreshes driven by AI adoption. These structural growth drivers support a positive outlook for the remainder of FY26 and into FY27, with management sounding the most optimistic it has in recent years. We have upgraded our forecasts to reflect better operational performance and the positive demand environment, lifting uEPADR by 18.2% for FY26, 21.9% for FY27 and 24.6% for FY28.

• Back on the 8th June 2022, IFM Global Infrastructure Fund announced a 15% stake in Atlas Arteria (ALX AU) (ATLAX), and subsequently floated the possibility of a non-binding proposal. 
• However, IFM’s request, at the time, for limited company information on ATLAX , a US/Europe toll-road play, came to nought.
• Undeterred, IFM continues to accumulate shares. Reportedly, IFM now holds ~35% after picking up 1.9% this morning.

• Singapore Airlines (SIA SP) is growing its footprint in India, presenting an interesting opportunity for long term investors. 
• However, it may come slightly costly in the near term as Indian aviation infrastructure is not that ready just yet. 
• Singapore Airlines (SIA SP) does not trade at a significant discount to its peers from PER and PBR. 

• We were correct not buying at a 51 FPE (at the top), despite our bullish view on their oncology portfolio of drugs.
• With hindsight, we were early at the end Oct 2024 at 39 FPE – numbers disappointed and the counter derated significantly.
• At a 16.5 FPE, expectations are very different. Enhertu has moved from strength to strength and has just achieved its first billion dollar quarter.

• Baidu, Inc. delivered a solid performance in the first quarter of 2025, with its Baidu Core division reporting a 7% year-over-year revenue increase, reaching RMB 25.5 billion.
• This growth was primarily driven by a substantial surge in its AI cloud business, which saw a 42% increase year-over-year, contributing significantly to Baidu Core’s overall revenue.
• A notable development within this business unit is the expansion of the AI cloud’s role in Baidu’s operations, now accounting for 26% of Baidu Core’s revenue, up from 20% in the previous year.

• Merck & Co., Inc.’s third-quarter performance demonstrates its commitment to leveraging scientific advances to deliver value in the healthcare space.
• The company’s revenue for the quarter reached $17.3 billion, a growth of 4% despite foreign exchange headwinds.
• This growth was primarily driven by the continued strength of its oncology segment, notably the drug KEYTRUDA, which saw an 8% increase in sales, contributing $8.1 billion.

• Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway has disclosed a significant new position in Alphabet Inc., acquiring 17.9 million shares valued at approximately $4.9 billion during Q3 2025.
• This development marks a notable strategic shift by Berkshire, as it trimmed positions in long-held names such as Apple Inc. and Bank of America while initiating and expanding positions in Alphabet, UnitedHealth, and Chubb.
• Alphabet’s shares climbed in extended trading following the announcement, which signals investor enthusiasm over Buffett’s endorsement.

• The generic availability of GLP-1 drugs from 2026 presents a structural, high-volume, and repetitive diagnostics opportunity that perfectly fits Thyrocare’s low-cost, centralized B2B model.
• Thyrocare Technologies (THYROCAR IN) reported robust Q2 FY’26 consolidated revenue growth of 22% YoY, coupled with a normalized EBITDA margin expansion to 34.8%.
• Strong execution and quality improvements position Thyrocare to capture this multi-year GLP-1-driven volume surge.

Since completing its merger with Mandalay Resources on 5 August, Alkane has 1) provided guidance for the combined group for FY26, 2) updated group reserves and resources and 3) released its Quarterly Activities Report for Q126. In the wake of these announcements, we forecast that the ‘new Alkane’ will produce c 158.8koz (plus c 4.3koz AuE in the form of antimony) in FY26 (cf 70.1koz in FY25) and that the merger will prove transformative to both its scale and valuation, including achieving the size required for inclusion in the VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF (GDXJ) and the ASX 300 index (now confirmed).

• Celsys reported cumulative Q3 FY12/25 sales of JPY7.0bn (+15.9% YoY), operating profit of JPY2.2bn (+39.0% YoY).
• Celsys revised FY12/25 forecast: sales JPY9.3bn, operating profit JPY2.9bn, net income JPY1.4bn, citing strong subscription growth.
• Creator Support segment sales JPY6.0bn (+19.4% YoY), driven by CLIP STUDIO PAINT upgrades and global expansion efforts.

• Apple, Qualcomm, and Tesla are all hiring for EMIB-class advanced packaging, signalling an industry shift toward tech where Intel holds a structural edge.
• Intel’s “packaging-first” strategy outlined last year is now visible in real customer activity; foundry share will be won through packaging long before leading-edge wafers.
• With TSMC carrying excess capacity, IFS enters a rare window where early 18A traction and EMIB pull-through can create a credible path to 14A volume wins.

• Australian banks’ November earnings triggered sharp and divergent share-price reactions, widening performance dispersion across the sector.
• Based on the most recent moves, ANZ (ANZ AU) and Westpac (WBC AU) appear overvalued versus peers and potentially overbought, while two other banks screen as comparatively oversold.
• Statistical analysis identifies sixteen actionable opportunities for quantitative traders targeting mean reversion plays within the sector.

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• Novelis is the world’s largest producer of flat-rolled aluminum (FRP) products and the global leader in aluminum recycling, uniquely positioning it to benefit from the secular trend towards lightweighting and sustainability in the automotive and beverage packaging industries.
• The company’s business model is centered on a closed-loop recycling system, which provides a significant cost and sustainability advantage over primary aluminum producers, as recycling aluminum requires only 5% of the energy needed for primary production.
• Significant capital investments in expanding rolling and recycling capacity are underway to meet growing demand, particularly in the high-value automotive and beverage can segments. However, operational disruptions and cost inflation present near-term headwinds to profitability.

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• BeiGene (6160 HK) reported 3Q25 revenues of $1.4B, up 40% YoY (9M25 Revenue: $3.8B, up 43%), driven primarily by growth in Brukinsa sales in the U.S. and Europe.
• In 3Q25, US sale of Brukinsa was $738.7M, up 46% YoY. For four consequtive quarters now, Brukinsa outpaced its closest competitor Calquence which reported US revenue of $612M in 3Q25.
• BeOne now expects 2025 revenue to be in the range of $5.1–5.3B (up 34–39% YoY) compared to the previous revenue guidance of $5.0–5.3B.

• SG Mart is rapidly expanding its B2B marketplace for building materials, primarily focusing on steel, with an aggressive growth strategy aiming to capture a significant share of the large and fragmented Indian market.
• The company benefits from the strong backing of the APL Apollo Group, providing it with industry relationships, funding, and brand leverage for its B2C distribution.
• Key risks include the highly competitive nature of the steel trading industry, which operates on thin margins, and the volatility of steel prices, which can impact profitability.

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• Leading Market Position in a Resilient Sector: Toho is a dominant player in Japan’s food service distribution industry, a sector characterized by stable, albeit low-margin, demand. Its comprehensive business model, encompassing distribution, cash & carry, and food solutions, provides a significant competitive advantage.
• Strategic Growth Initiatives Driving Profitability: The company’s mid-term management plan, ‘SHIFT-UP 2027,’ focuses on key growth areas including expansion in the Greater Tokyo Area, increasing the share of higher-margin private brand (PB) products, and pursuing strategic M&A, which are expected to enhance profitability.
• Attractive Shareholder Returns and Valuation: Toho demonstrates a strong commitment to shareholder returns, targeting a 40% dividend payout ratio. The stock trades at a compelling valuation relative to its peers, supported by robust growth in earnings and dividends over the past three years.

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• New Leadership, New Strategy: The August 2025 merger of Paramount Global and Skydance Media, creating Paramount Skydance (PSKY), marks a pivotal moment. Led by CEO David Ellison, the new entity aims to blend Paramount’s iconic content library and distribution network with Skydance’s modern production prowess and tech-focused approach. The strategy centers on revitalizing key franchises, achieving profitability in the Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) segment, and realizing significant cost synergies, now targeted at $3 billion.
• Navigating a Shifting Media Landscape: PSKY operates in a highly competitive and rapidly evolving industry characterized by the secular decline of linear television and the intense ‘streaming wars’. The company’s success hinges on its ability to grow its Paramount+ streaming service profitably while managing the decline of its traditional cable and broadcast assets. Management has signaled a focus on technology improvements to enhance user experience and reduce churn on its streaming platforms.
• M&A Remains a Key Theme: The formation of Paramount Skydance is a major act of consolidation, but the company remains a subject of further M&A speculation. As noted by Smartkarma analyst Baptista Research, the company is already contemplating an ambitious bid for Warner Bros. Discovery. This highlights the industry-wide pressure to scale up to compete effectively with larger, well-capitalized rivals, including tech giants like Apple and Amazon.

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• Shinhan Financial Group is one of South Korea’s largest and most diversified financial institutions, with a strong market position in banking, credit cards, securities, and insurance. Its scale and diversified business model provide a stable earnings base.
• The company is actively pursuing digital transformation and global expansion to drive future growth. Strategic initiatives like the ‘Super SOL’ application and investments in fintech aim to enhance competitiveness against traditional peers and emerging digital players.
• While the company exhibits attractive valuation multiples (low P/E and P/B ratios), it faces key risks from the domestic economic slowdown, potential deterioration in asset quality, particularly from real estate project financing (PF), and intense competition within the South Korean financial sector.

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• Dominant integrated entertainment enterprise in Japan, underpinned by a powerful intellectual property (IP) portfolio, most notably the globally recognized ‘Godzilla’ franchise.
• Clearly defined growth strategy, “TOHO VISION 2032,”focuses on strengthening its four core pillars (Film, Theatre, Real Estate, and Anime), with a significant emphasis on international expansion and digital innovation.
• Stable financial performance is augmented by the lucrative and less volatile Real Estate division, providing a solid foundation for investments in the inherently cyclical content creation business.

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• ROHM is demonstrating a significant turnaround, returning to profitability in Q1FY25 after a challenging FY2024, driven by structural reforms, improved demand, and cost controls.
• The company is a key player in the high-growth Silicon Carbide (SiC) power semiconductor market, which is critical for electric vehicles (EVs) and energy-efficient applications, representing a major growth catalyst.
• Despite the positive outlook, the stock trades at an attractive valuation of approximately 0.8x Price-to-Book, though it faces significant risks from macroeconomic headwinds, weak demand in China, and geopolitical tensions.

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• Biocon Ltd has confirmed its board, via a committee first formed on May 8, 2025, is formally evaluating a reverse merger of its unlisted arm, Biocon Biologics, into the parent.
• This merger is a financial de-risking move designed to immediately address $1.2 billion in acquisition debt and unlock a ‘conglomerate discount’ on the Rs.2,721 crore revenue biosimilars business.
• The move would eliminate the parent’s holding company discount, but the key hurdle is the valuation and swap ratio required to satisfy minority shareholders, chiefly Serum Institute.

• FY25 is the trough: weak smelter ramp (3–39%) and export ban drive losses; recovery depends on utilisation >50% in FY26.
• FY26 mining strong, smelter unclear: 220 kt Cu and 579 koz Au guided, but smelter repairs run through H1’26.
• Index risk rising: gold share <20% puts AMMN at high risk of GDX/MVGDX exclusion, with US$140–200m passive outflows.

• AppFolio, Inc. has reported its financial results for the third quarter of 2025, showcasing both advancements and challenges as it navigates the property management software industry.
• The company achieved revenue of $249 million, marking a robust 21% increase year-over-year.
• This growth underscores AppFolio’s market strength, driven by their strategic initiatives in expanding new business and enhancing current service offerings, particularly in their Plus and Max premium tiers.

• Olectra Greentech is a leading manufacturer of electric buses in India, strategically positioned to capitalize on the country’s significant push towards electric mobility in public transportation.
• The company’s growth is underpinned by a strong order book from State Transport Undertakings (STUs), a technological partnership with global EV giant BYD, and robust support from government initiatives like the FAME II scheme and the National Electric Bus Program.
• Key risks include high dependence on government contracts, intensifying competition from established automotive players, and a premium valuation that demands flawless execution on its large order book.

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• Merit Medical Systems reported a strong performance in the third quarter of 2025, showing substantial growth across various financial indicators.
• The company achieved total revenue of $384.2 million, representing a 13% increase year-over-year on a GAAP basis, and 12.5% on a constant currency basis.
• This robust performance was primarily driven by 7.8% constant currency organic growth, surpassing the previously forecasted 6% high range.

• Mitsubishi Electric is strategically divesting non-core assets, including a motor and insurance business, to free up capital and focus resources on the high-growth Factory Automation Digital Solution business.
• Capital optimization efforts have generated financial resources to fund the company’s ambitious Digital Transformation goals and M&A pipeline, including the acquisition of Nozomi Networks.
• Company now focused on structural enhancement, including significant CapEx plan for FY26 prioritizing the Semiconductor & Device segment, which covers SiC technology for semiconductor applications; large R&D investments also planned

• CCC Intelligent Solutions presented its third quarter results for fiscal 2025, demonstrating a strong financial position with a notable revenue increase and robust performance in expanding AI-driven solutions.
• The company reported a 12% year-over-year revenue growth to $267 million, exceeding guidance estimates.
• This growth was propelled by a 5% contribution from cross-sell and upsell initiatives, 3% from new client acquisitions, and 4% from EvolutionIQ.

• Cavco Industries, Inc. recently reported their second quarter fiscal year 2026 earnings, showcasing both strengths and challenges.
• Positive aspects included a 9.7% year-over-year increase in revenue, driven by a 5.4% increase in homes sold and a 4.4% increase in average revenue per home sold.
• Operating profit spiked by 27% compared to the previous year, indicative of robust operational performance and cost management efficiency.

• Hilton Grand Vacations (HGV) reported a performance in the third quarter of 2025 that showcased both strategic successes and challenges.
• The company’s contract sales rose impressively by 17% to $907 million, setting a record on a pro forma basis.
• This growth underpinned a noticeable improvement in both real estate profitability and adjusted EBITDA, which reached $302 million, marking near double-digit growth.

• Casella Waste Systems, Inc. recently presented its third quarter 2025 results, showcasing a blend of accomplishments and challenges, which together compose an intriguing outlook for the company.
• The report included key personnel, such as John Casella, Chairman and CEO, who will transition to Executive Chairman at the end of 2025, passing the CEO role to Ned Coletta on January 1.
• Despite the leadership overhaul, the company’s operational consistency and growth strategy appear solid.

• Pfizer and Novo Nordisk engaged in a heated battle for control over biotech company Metcera, which is developing innovative weight loss drugs
• Novo Nordisk, once seen as a leader in the obesity drug market, has recently faced challenges and a decline in stock price due to competition from Eli Lilly and a weaker drug pipeline
• Investors are closely watching the outcome of the bidding war between Pfizer and Novo Nordisk, as the future of the weight loss drug market could be lucrative and competitive

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• Lum Chang Creations Limited (LCC) is a niche urban – revitalization specialist, that covers complex conservation and restoration of heritage assets, flagship interior fit -outs for retail/hospitality/healthcare, and A&A (Additions and Alterations) works that upgrade brownfield buildings.
• The company’s service include aftercare for retail programs and selective in-house joinery to control quality on signature elements.
• The operating model is asset -light, with a focus on specialist know -how, repeatable delivery processes, and disciplined subcontractor management.

• Q3 arrived slightly soft, but currency-neutral EBIT narrows the miss; Q4 needs a steep ramp, though much of the downside risk already appears priced in.
• Longer-Term trajectory remains solid: sustained ~25% growth and a credible path to mid-teens operating margins by FY27 as AI adoption and enterprise penetration deepen.
• Cash flow softness reflects slower conversion and continued intangible investment, but growing pains not structural issue; valuation still shows 25%+ upside on DCF.

• Trane Technologies delivered robust performance in the third quarter of 2025, exhibiting significant growth in key business segments despite challenges in certain markets.
• The company reported record quarterly bookings of $6 billion, reflecting a 13% year-over-year organic growth and expanding its adjusted operating margins by 170 basis points.
• Additionally, Trane Technologies achieved a 15% growth in adjusted earnings per share (EPS) and demonstrated robust free cash flow generation.

• Acquired Entity Operating as a Key Growth Pillar: Primero Group is no longer a publicly traded entity (PGX AU), following its acquisition by NRW Holdings (ASX: NWH) in March 2021. It now operates as a key component of NRW’s Minerals, Energy & Technologies division, providing vertically integrated engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services.
• Vertically Integrated Business Model: The company specializes in the design, construction, and operation of global resource projects, offering a turnkey solution that spans the entire project lifecycle. This integrated model, which includes Build-Own-Operate (BOO) solutions, provides a competitive differentiation and allows for capturing value across different stages of a project.
• Strategic Positioning for Energy Transition: Primero has established a strong foothold in projects related to future-facing commodities, including lithium, vanadium, and hydrogen, positioning it to capitalize on the global shift towards sustainable energy. This aligns with NRW’s strategy to diversify and expand its capabilities in high-growth sectors.

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• Coupang faces a fast-emerging risk: a potential ban on early dawn deliveries (midnight–5 AM), driven by the powerful 1.1 million-member Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU). 
• The Coupang Union and most drivers strongly oppose the ban, warning of layoffs and slower deliveries. Consumers also prefer the current system. 
• If enacted, the ban could severely hurt Coupang and Korea’s economy. Probability of passage has risen sharply. I would be cautious on Coupang until this risk factor is fully resolved. 

• Amazon.com reported robust financial results for the third quarter of 2025, highlighting both progress and challenges across its business segments.
• Total revenue reached $180.2 billion, marking a year-over-year increase of 12% when adjusting for foreign exchange impacts.
• Operating income was reported at $17.4 billion, however, this was impacted by two significant expenses: a $2.5 billion FTC settlement and $1.8 billion in estimated severance costs.

• Crocs, Inc.’s third quarter of 2025 revealed a complex performance landscape driven by strategic decisions and market conditions.
• The company, known for both the Crocs and HEYDUDE brands, demonstrated efforts to realign its operations toward long-term growth despite short-term challenges.
• On the positive side, Crocs, Inc. showcased strong profitability and cash flow in the quarter, which facilitated share repurchases and debt reduction.

• Apple Inc. reported robust financial results for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025, showcasing an impressive performance with total revenue reaching $102.5 billion, an 8% increase from the same period last year, marking a record for the September quarter.
• The company’s services sector set an all-time revenue record with $28.8 billion, reflecting a substantial 15% growth, largely driven by strong demand across developed and emerging markets.
• Additionally, the company saw a record earning per share (EPS) of $1.85, marking another significant achievement.

• With an in-line 3Q’FY25 revenue, the next major catalyst for GRAIL Inc. is the Galleri PMA submission to FDA, which is expected to occur in 1Q’FY26.  
• The #1 MCED screening test maker has guided to cash burn of <$290M for FY25 and the company’s cash position of $850M+ provides runway into 2030.
• Despite Galleri’s early stage, I view GRAIL Inc. as a very high quality company, which is a clear leader in MCED testing market in the United States.

• The revenue growth accelerated for the fourth quarter in 3Q25.
• In 3Q25, the gross margins of all business lines improved year over year.
• Tencent’s operating margin had improved year over year for thirteen quarters.

• NTT DC REIT is a pure -play data center trust backed by a global sponsor and listed in Singapore.
• It holds six stabilized facilities across the U.S., Europe, and Asia with a total design IT load of about 90 MW and 94% occupancy.
• The portfolio comprises of six assets across key hubs with high occupancy and a diversified tenant base.

• Based on the Offer Price of HK$0.35, P/B is 0.69x. This valuation level is lower than the historical average and also has a certain discount compared to the industry average.
• CSM’s net profit may return to positive by 2026. After profitability returns to normal, its P/B ratio is expected to approach 0.8-1x at least. Then reasonable valuation level is HK$0.41-0.51/share.
• Since minorities representing 18.74% of CSM outstanding shares needs to tender to hit the “50% hurdle”, this brings uncertainties as the Offer Price may not be attractive to some minorities.

• Natera is a leader in the high-growth cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing market, with a strong portfolio spanning women’s health (Panorama), oncology (Signatera), and organ health (Prospera).
• The company is experiencing rapid revenue growth, driven by the strong uptake of its Signatera test for cancer monitoring, and is demonstrating significant operational leverage with improving gross margins and a clear trajectory towards positive free cash flow.
• While the company’s proprietary SNP-based technology provides a competitive advantage, Natera faces significant risks related to reimbursement uncertainty, intense competition, and the need to achieve sustained profitability after a history of net losses.

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• NVIDIA Corporation’s recent earnings for the second quarter of fiscal 2026 highlighted a record quarter in terms of total revenue, driven by widespread adoption of its comprehensive product suite across various sectors.
• The company reported a total revenue of $46.7 billion, surpassing its expectations with substantial growth noted in its data center segment, which increased by 56% year-over-year.
• The rollout of new technology, including the Blackwell platform and GB300 systems, was cited as a key driver of this growth, facilitating NVIDIA’s expansion in the AI infrastructure space.

• Eli Lilly and Company delivered a robust financial and operational performance in the third quarter of 2025.
• The company reported a 54% increase in revenue year-over-year, driven by strong sales of key drugs like Mounjaro and Zepbound.
• These products showed significant market penetration, particularly in the U.S., where Lilly has captured a dominant share of the incretin analogs market.

• Context: The REA Group (REA AU) vs. News Corp (NWS AU) price-ratio has deviated more than two standard deviations from its one-year average, presenting a potential relative value opportunity.
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• Wasion Group is a leading Chinese provider of smart metering and energy efficiency solutions, well-positioned to benefit from domestic and global grid modernization trends.
• The company is experiencing accelerated growth, driven by China’s ‘dual carbon’ policy, strong investment in smart grids by state-owned utilities, and expansion into higher-growth areas like smart water/gas metering and international markets.
• Key risks include high customer concentration with Chinese state-owned utilities, potential for margin pressure from intense competition, and reliance on government policy direction.

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• Revenue in 3Q25 was 7.8% higher than in 2Q25, in line with stronger seasonal demand. GM: 22.0% in 3Q25, compared with 20.4% in 2Q25 and 20.5% in 3Q24.
• The Company expects: Revenue Flat to up 2% quarter-over-quarter (QoQ). Gross Margin: Between 18% and 20%.
• SMIC’s stock price has risen 160.7% year-to-date in 2025, outperforming Taiwan Semiconductor (TSMC) – ADR (TSM US) at 44.2% and United Microelectron Sp Adr (UMC US) at 10.8%.

• Twilio’s third-quarter results for 2025 reveal a mix of strong performance metrics and ongoing strategic advancements that could impact investors’ perspectives on the company.
• The company reported a record $1.3 billion in revenue, marking a 15% increase year-over-year, and $235 million in non-GAAP income from operations, both above expectations.
• This translates to a non-GAAP operating margin of 18%, albeit with a slight sequential improvement.

• Total revenue grew by 21% YoY and offline revenue grew by 50% YoY in 3Q25.
• Both ARPPU and the user base increased YoY in 3Q25.
• The margin had improved year over year for 13 quarters.

• JX Advanced Metals (5016 JP) — Second Guidance Upgrade; Margin Expansion Accelerates, Momentum Builds
• Focus businesses now contribute nearly half of operating profit, reinforcing structural earnings quality.
• JX Advanced Metals trades at ~22× FY26E P/E and ~13× EV/EBITDA, reflecting premium growth exposure but still below Japanese specialty materials peers (Tokyo Ohka ~26×, Entegris ~45×).

• We highlight large and small cap companies that experienced significant insider buying during October 2025, as reported on the stock exchanges.
• October 2025 saw fewer companies reporting insider buying due to silent period before reporting their half yearly results.
• Promoters of few companies had made the purchase in September but reported on exchanges in the month of October.

• AMD achieved unprecedented revenue of $9.2 billion in Q3 2025, a 36% YoY growth driven despite margin contraction in the data centre segment.
• Despite record data centre revenue of $4.3 billion, the uplift was carried by fifth-gen EPYC server CPUs rather than Instinct GPUs.
• Multi-Year GPU commitments (from OpenAI to Oracle) strengthen the AI narrative without near-term numbers; Q4 guidance implies just 4% sequential growth, underscoring a digestion phase before the MI400 ramp.

• SEGRO is a leading UK-based Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) specializing in the ownership, management, and development of modern warehouses and light industrial properties. Its portfolio is strategically located in and around major cities and key transportation hubs across the UK and seven other European countries.
• The company is well-positioned to capitalize on structural tailwinds, including the continued growth of e-commerce and the increasing need for resilient and efficient supply chains. These trends are driving strong demand for high-quality logistics and industrial space.
• SEGRO is actively expanding its portfolio through strategic acquisitions and a robust development pipeline, with a growing focus on the high-growth data center sector. The company maintains a strong balance sheet with a prudent loan-to-value ratio, providing financial flexibility to fund its growth ambitions.

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• Atlassian Corporation Plc reported strong financial performance for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026, achieving total revenue growth of 21% year-over-year, amounting to $1.4 billion.
• A significant contributor to this growth was their cloud revenue, which saw a 26% increase to $998 million.
• Additionally, the company’s remaining performance obligations (RPO) grew impressively by 42% to $3.3 billion.

• Delfi announced 3rd qtr. update: Revenue increasing 4.9%. This is in contrast to1st Half when revenues were flat.
• Revenue growth in Indonesia was driven by both pricing and volume gain in key brands in Indonesia & by regional markets
• Indonesia sales would be higher at 6.9% on constant currency basis.

• Classys is a high-growth medical aesthetics company poised for significant global expansion, driven by its flagship ‘Ultraformer’ (HIFU) and ‘Volnewmer’ (RF) product lines. The company’s growth strategy is centered on penetrating new, high-value markets such as the United States and Europe, supported by recent and anticipated regulatory approvals.
• The business model, which combines initial equipment sales with recurring revenue from high-margin consumables, has delivered a robust financial profile characterized by strong revenue growth and impressive profitability. Consumables now account for a significant and growing portion of sales, providing a stable and predictable revenue stream.
• Near-term challenges include potential margin compression due to shifts in product and geographic sales mix, as well as foreign exchange volatility. Long-term success is contingent on effective execution of its global expansion strategy, navigating intense competition, and maintaining its pace of innovation.

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• 7th straight quarter of double-digit growth; 3Q revenue +21% y/y to ¥222bn, led by strong EU and Japan performance and steady global expansion.
• Gross margin +110bps to 56.1%, operating margin +320bps to 20.9%; FY OP guidance raised to ¥140bn, share buyback of ¥30bn announced.
• Near-Term share impact limited, but long-term growth underpinned by SportStyle and Onitsuka Tiger; OP could double to ~¥260bn though next MTP cycle.

• Revenue increased by 15.9% YoY to JPY74.2bn, with all segments showing revenue growth and operating profit up 35.1% YoY.
• Extraordinary loss of JPY5.9bn related to the Antimonopoly Act led to a net loss of JPY1.5bn.
• Domestic demand remained firm, with revenue and profit rising YoY due to product price revisions and improved productivity.