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Key Points SoundHound has developed over two decades of moat in an industry that just started getting traction. With shrinking electronics and communication with machines becoming more mainstream, I believe the company can capture much of this growth.

Summary Holmen is trading at a premium (P/E ~23) amid cyclical weakness in sawmill products and lower energy income. A more reasonable multiple on “normalized” earnings is likely ~10–15× over a longer cycle, suggesting possible overvaluation if 2025 earnings do not rebound.

PayPal exhibits a robust financial position with a substantial cash reserve and consistent profitability. The company's strong balance sheet enables investments in growth initiatives, irrespective of the prevailing economic conditions.

Huntington Bancshares (HBAN) is currently trading around $14.56, with analysts offering a consensus 12-month price target of $15.59, suggesting a potential upside of around 7%. The stock has been rated as a "Moderate Buy" by most analysts, with 12 out of 19 giving it a "Buy" or "Strong Buy" recommendation.

KT Corporation, a leading Korean telecommunications company, has announced a share repurchase program aimed at increasing shareholder value. The program, which will run until August 13, 2025, involves the repurchase of up to KRW 250 billion worth of the company's shares.

Omatek Ventures Plc has announced a disappointing financial performance for the full year ended December 31, 2024, reporting a loss of N62.14 million. This decline in profitability is attributed to high administrative expenses and other costs, which offset the company's revenue growth.

Key Takeaways Meta can maintain social media dominance via new products, AI and continued advertising trends. Its LlaMA models are more adaptable and customizable, which will drive developer adoption.

Business Model Drop-shipping model whereby products are sent directly to customers by suppliers Reduces the need to hold inventory, allowing for a larger product range Complemented by a private label range sourced directly by Temple & Webster from overseas suppliers Catalysts Profitable in FY24 26% increase in revenue year-on-year (yoy) at $500m. Target of $1b+ yearly on track Market share is increasing (2.5% up 31% yoy) Profitability means cashflow generated is used to fund growth External economic Conditions Consumer confidence and disposable income levels will impact demand for discretionary items Rising interest rates or a slowdown in housing dampens demand.

Key Takeaways Apple will dominate thanks to brand, installed user base, and ecosystem of products More revenue from Services will increase gross and net margins Apple Silicon is paving the way for it to gain market share in the PC space More parts being developed in-house should increase product margins Biggest risks are manufacturing challenges and reliance on emerging markets growth (India) Catalysts Apple’s Brand leads to sticky revenues and increasing installed device base Apple has become more than a tech hardware and software company, it has become a lifestyle product. It has embedded itself into the lives of billions of people around the world, many of whom say they couldn’t live without their iPhone.