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Brookfield Corporation A diversified asset management “powerhouse” Brookfield Corporation focuses on long-term investments across multiple industries, making it a stable player in asset management. The company’s operations rely on managing assets on behalf of institutional investors, while also holding significant proprietary investments “Withdrawals and reinvestments” One key reason Brookfield often shows negative revenue growth or cash flow fluctuations is its strategic reinvestment approach: Brookfield regularly withdraws money to distribute dividends or reinvest in other projects, resulting in financial metrics (like revenue growth or net income) that can seem negative or inconsistent.

Risks Stock appears to be risky if the company does not change its course from dipping below $1. Many software plays have found themselves stuck in the $1-2 range languishing without direction.

Update 27th Jan 2025 My original narrative was primarily based on Aswath Damodaran's Nvidia narrative and valuation. The recent news from DeepSeek further supports this narrative.

Bear case Recent announcements by CEO about getting back to the Starbucks way are vague. Claims about improving customer experience by bringing back quicker service and improving in-store experience but also announcing job cuts and focus on online orders are not compatible.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) is navigating a wave of momentum, driven by strong financial moves, a favorable macroeconomic backdrop, and bullish industry trends. Here’s why I believe the stock has significant upside potential this year: Cruise Industry Growth : Recent data from AAA reveals that US cruise travel is set to reach a record 19 million passengers in 2025, up 4.5% from last year and a stunning 34% higher than pre-COVID levels in 2019.

Credit crunch as AI fervor draws high, capital flows to USA in near term, OFX fails to capitalise and innovate owing to infighting in executive team, equity payments instead of direct payments taking money from shareholders over time through buybacks, and other direct transfers from the executives. Although I believe both the CFO and PHC are well suited to their roles, the lack of investment into development and people, as well as high rates of tool and company acquisition have led to massive friction and internal loss.

Betsson AB is a standout performer in the online gaming and betting industry, renowned for its financial strength, resilience, and strategic adaptability. Combining steady growth with shareholder-focused capital allocation, Betsson has positioned itself as one of the most attractive investments in the sector.

LegalZoom is an online legal technology and services company that helps consumers and small businesses with their legal, compliance, and business management needs. Their services include: Business formation products Intellectual property products Tax services Consumer, estate planning, and other services Subscriptions services LegalZoom was founded in July 1999 by Brian P.

Afya Limited (NASDAQ: AFYA) is a Brazilian company specializing in medical education and digital health services. Sector: Education Industry: Medical Education Market Capitalization: $1.4b (small cap) Major Competitors: Afya Limited (NASDAQ: AFYA) is a prominent player in Brazil's medical education sector.