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ING, of course, is a bank; and banks don't like falling interest rates, right? For the dominant stream of income is their core business model, i.e. borrowing short-term and lending long-term, reaping the difference in interest rates in the process.

The supermarket chain Coles is the kind of “boring” business that may have been overlooked as an investment opportunity. Although it was divested from Wesfarmers in 2018, Coles’ heritage traces back to 1914 — giving it over 110 years of history.

Fundamental 1) Valuation & Quality Multiples: TTM P/E ~20.3x , Forward P/E ~18.1x , EV/EBITDA ~13.3x , P/S ~2.36x , P/B ~5.21x (all trending well below 2024 peaks). Scale & Efficiency: Revenue (TTM) ~US$68.5B , Operating margin ~16.8% , Net margin ~11.6% , ROE ~26.9%.

Key insights Airbnb is changing from a travel-only app to a full lifestyle platform (stays, rentals, experiences) International markets are growing faster than the US, which is slowing down Product experience is improving a lot, with AI making search and booking easier Regulations are becoming a big risk, especially in Europe where listings are getting removed The way people move around the world has changed. It’s not only about holidays anymore.

When compared to other competitors, Fortinet's valuation makes a lot of sense. Fortinet is a model of profitability and operational efficiency.

The world has been captivated by the artificial intelligence boom, and no company has ridden the wave of investor enthusiasm quite like Microsoft. Buoyed by its strategic partnership with OpenAI and the integration of AI across its product ecosystem, the company's valuation has soared to unprecedented heights.

Main Driver of Recent Growth The company has delivered impressive performance—its annual EPS growth over the past three years averaged around 37% , while EBIT margin surged from roughly 9% to 23% , signaling strong operational leverage and expansion in profitability How Catalysts Support the Growth Trend Forecasts point to continued momentum—analysts expect earnings to grow at an estimated ~27% per annum , underscoring sustained traction. Additionally, comparison to peers shows a lower P/E (33.4× vs.

FCMB Group Plc H1 2025: Robust Growth in Core Banking Operations Despite Rising Costs Key Highlights: Gross Earnings Surge : FCMB posted a 41% YoY increase in gross earnings to ₦529.2 billion in H1 2025, reflecting improved interest income and a solid performance across its business units. Strong Net Interest Income : Net interest income nearly doubled to ₦207.4 billion (up 95%) driven by a 70% growth in interest and discount income to ₦458.4 billion.

Conoil Plc Q2/H1 Result: Sharp Earnings Decline Highlights Margin Pressures Amid Revenue Contraction Conoil Plc’s H1 2025 results show a steep decline in profitability , with profit before tax plunging by 88.8% YoY to ₦1.15 billion , driven by a 20.4% drop in revenue and persistent cost-side pressures. Earnings per share (EPS) contracted sharply to ₦1.30 from ₦11.56 , eroding investor value.