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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

Bodycote is betting on a rebound in U.S. aerospace and defense, plus newer “smart factory” style processes, to shift the business toward faster-growing, higher-value work. The catch is that parts of its older customer base are shrinking and costs are rising, so the upside depends on whether upgrades, site changes, and lower-carbon offerings really pay off.Read more

Ceres Power aims to grow by licensing its fuel-cell technology to large partners around the world, letting others handle manufacturing while it earns fees and future royalties. The big question is whether new partners can replace momentum lost from a major collaboration ending, especially as competition and policy shifts could change demand.Read more

Keller Group looks set to benefit as governments keep upgrading roads, energy networks, and flood defences, while the company pushes harder into new regions and uses more digital tools to run projects efficiently. But a weak construction cycle, rising costs, and tougher competition could still squeeze profits if public spending slows or big markets don’t rebound.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

discoverIE’s demand may be picking up again, but shifting trade rules and a move toward local manufacturing could make its biggest markets choppier than investors expect. The company also leans heavily on buying other businesses to keep growing, and the payoff depends on whether it can integrate well and keep its products relevant as technology changes.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