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One small energy-storage maker is betting that a different kind of battery can outlast today’s mainstream options, making it a better fit for storing wind and solar power over many years. The big question is whether it can cut costs fast enough and secure reliable supplies of a key material while governments and grid operators ramp up demand for backup and storage.Read more

Update as of 13 May: Amidst the tariff chaos and thus increased uncertainty about underlying growth trends, and after Balfour's recent quarterly report, I lowered exp. revenue growth to 12 per cent p.a., increased profit margins just a notch to 3.5 per cent and reduced the discount rate slightly to 9 per cent, still resulting in a fair value close to 600p.Read more

Key Takeaways Robust infrastructure and climate adaptation spending, combined with operational improvements, are supporting revenue growth and recovery in profitability across key regions. Diversification into new markets and investments in efficiency and digitalization are expected to reduce earnings volatility and drive sustainable margin growth.Read more

Rolls-Royce is reshaping itself around higher-margin service work, power systems for data centers, and new low-carbon energy projects, which could lift profits more than many expect. But big shifts in aviation technology, tighter climate rules, and heavy long-term obligations could squeeze its core engine business and make the transition harder than it looks.Read more

Key Takeaways Global supply chain shifts, tariffs, and local manufacturing trends threaten consistent growth and increase volatility, especially in major Western markets. Dependence on acquisitions, rising input and compliance costs, and rapid tech changes risk undermining margin, earnings, and long-term organic growth.Read more

A wave of big U.S. building projects and a growing shift toward renting equipment could keep Sunbelt Rentals busy even if construction turns choppy. The catch is that upkeep costs, heavy spending on new gear and deals, and rising competition could squeeze profits just when the company is trying to expand.Read more

Avon Technologies makes breathing and head protection gear for soldiers and first responders, and demand is rising as defense needs stay elevated. The company is also reshaping how its factories run to improve efficiency, but the transition could weigh on profits for a while before the benefits show up.Read more

Diploma is pushing deeper into areas like defence, aerospace, digital infrastructure, and health care supplies, aiming to keep growth steady while using its acquisition-led playbook. That mix could drive stronger long-term earnings, but it also depends on deals continuing smoothly and on end markets that can turn with regulation, budgets, and project timing.Read more

Porvair leans into specialist filtration and environmental tech where customers often stick around, and it’s also pushing upgrades and sustainability efforts that could help it run more efficiently over time. The catch is that some parts of the business are softer and growth can depend on buying other companies, while big spending plans and outside shocks could squeeze results during a leadership handover.Read more