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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 Strong operational performance and successful contract deliveries are expected to positively impact revenue growth and improve margins across sectors. Strategic international partnerships and improved cash flow allow for investment in new market opportunities, enhancing earnings stability and growth potential.Read more

Key Takeaways Strategic expansions and partnerships in emerging and high-growth sectors like EVs position Volex for robust future revenue growth. Vertical integration and cost optimization are key to maintaining strong margins, supporting consistent earnings growth amid inflationary pressures.Read more

Key Takeaways Expansion into new product ranges, cross-selling, and operational efficiencies position Norcros for sustained, market-beating growth in both revenue and earnings. Strong balance sheet and geographic diversification enable flexibility for acquisitions or shareholder returns, while innovation in sustainable products enhances long-term competitiveness.Read more

Key Takeaways Advanced digitalization and AI-driven strategies position Speedy Hire for expanded margins, organic growth, and outsized market share as infrastructure and decarbonization trends accelerate. Diversification into higher-margin, less cyclical business streams and specialist services boosts earnings resilience and supports sustained returns amid evolving market and regulatory pressures.Read more

Bunzl is trying to fix missteps in its North American distribution business by giving local teams more control, aiming to win back customers and lift performance over time. The upside rests on steadier demand for everyday safety and hygiene supplies plus growth in its own-brands and deal-making, but ongoing cost pressure and a heavy reliance on acquisitions could hold it back.Read more

Morgan Sindall looks set to ride a wave of UK housing and infrastructure work, but that optimism may already be baked into expectations before new projects actually break ground. The bigger question is whether long, policy-sensitive developments and today’s unusually strong demand for office fit-outs can hold up if rules change or the market cools.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