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Key Takeaways Costco may be overvalued, but its stable profitability indicates that it can catch-up in five years Growing the number of warehouses still makes sense, despite the lower returns Its own Kirkland brand, and eComm will contribute to margin expansion The special dividend is a working capital optimization tactic that also incentivizes investors to hold Membership fee increases may degrade loyalty, and act as a negative catalyst for the stock Catalysts Kirkland Signature's Growing Presence on Shelves Could Increase Margins Costco is a customer-centric company, with a $300B market cap and $246B in annual revenue. Its substantial purchasing power allows it to negotiate favorable deals with suppliers, enabling it to pass on savings to its members.

Key Takeaways Expanding the customer base with large brands via the Shopify Plus subscriptions is a profitable way to grow the business. In my view, Shopify has a $32B software, and $15.4B payments market opportunity.

1. Digital Transformation Driving IT Demand Rising IT spending in India, Middle East, and emerging markets.

Baidu Inc. (NASDAQ: BIDU) is a leading Chinese technology company specializing in internet-related services and artificial intelligence (AI).

Monash IVF ( ASX: MVF ) Monash IVF Group Limited is a leading provider of assisted reproductive services in Australia and Malaysia. With over 50 years of experience, the company has been instrumental in pioneering fertility treatments, including achieving Australia's first IVF birth and the world's first pregnancy from a frozen embryo.

Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA: $103 million for Q4 2024; $444 million for the full year 2024. Gross Sales: $368 million for Q4 2024; nearly $1.5 billion for the full year 2024.

Current Business (Present Narrative): Oracle is a leading provider of enterprise IT solutions, focusing on databases, cloud computing, and enterprise software. Its primary revenue streams include: Cloud Services (Oracle Cloud Infrastructure - OCI): Competing directly with AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, OCI is growing rapidly, driven by its ability to handle enterprise workloads effectively.

Sector: Communication Services Industry: Internet Content & Information Market Capitalization: $19.7b (mid cap) Major Competitors: Pinterest (PINS) faces intense competition from a variety of social media platforms, search engines, and e-commerce-focused platforms. Some of its major and direct competitors in the digital advertising and social media space include: Meta Platforms (formerly Facebook) Platforms: Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp Competitive Aspects: Meta's platforms dominate the social media advertising space, and they offer rich, data-driven ad products similar to Pinterest's.

Catalysts Robust Financial Performance : In the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, ADP reported impressive results: Revenue : Reached $5.3 billion, a 7% increase year-over-year, surpassing estimates. Net Income : Grew 14% to $1.2 billion, exceeding estimated figures.