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Key Takeaways Ford’s failure to launch a meaningful EV campaign will see them lose out in Europe and Asia. Increase labor costs following Union strikes will put pressure on Automotive EBIT margins Strict credit conditions over the next few years will hurt Ford’s sales volumes and financing margins Catalysts Rising Competition In EV Market Will Limit Sales Growth Trajectory Ford was one of the many manufacturers that have had to realign their focus with climate action in mind.

Key drivers: Strong order backlog, efficiency gains, higher defence budgets, digital & services growth Margin expansion: From mid-single digits to high-teens EBIT margins by 2029 Risks: Geopolitics, supply chains, cybersecurity, ESG/regulation, talent Valuation: Trading at ~1.5x EV/Sales and ~23x forward P/E Summary: Leonardo benefits from robust global defence spending, a diversified aerospace portfolio and accelerating service revenues. Efficiency programmes and digitalisation underpin margin improvement, while a strong balance sheet supports capital allocation.

Q1 2025 Update Decent revenue and earnings report, numbers supporting a mean reversion play on multiple. Catalysts Strong Pricing Power: Consistent improvement in gross margins, rising from mid-15% levels in early years to nearly 19% in recent projections.

Guinea Insurance Plc kicked off 2025 with a solid first-quarter performance, posting a 39.5% increase in profit after tax to ₦130.3 million , supported by strong underwriting and investment income growth. The result reflects the company’s improving fundamentals, balance sheet strength, and strategic focus on income diversification.

Release Date: February 19, 2025 Core FFO per Share: $4.88 for the year 2024; $1.21 for Q4 2024. Same-Store NOI Growth: Sector-leading growth, specific percentage not provided.

Release Date: April 17, 2025 Net Profit: $45.1 million or $1.30 per diluted share for Q1 2025. Core Earnings: $59 million for Q1 2025, up from $53 million in Q1 2024.

Duke Energy is doubling down on its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) commitments with a $375,000 grant initiative through the Duke Energy Foundation, benefitting 24 organizations across South Carolina during Earth Month 2025. This move reinforces the utility giant’s growing focus on sustainability and community engagement as it navigates a broader energy transition.

Note: Wrong Valuation Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE: TSM) has received significant institutional investment, with $9.8 billion invested in the past quarter and an additional $16 million in the current quarter. This confidence is reflected in the stock's recent performance.

Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE: GOLD) presents a compelling investment thesis backed by robust catalysts, thoughtful management execution, and a deeply derisked reserve base that aligns with the evolving dynamics in the gold and copper markets. Catalysts: Reserve Expansion, Strategic Projects & Commodity Tailwinds The key catalyst driving Barrick’s upside is the significant growth in gold and copper reserves , underscoring its exploration success and long-term sustainability.