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Nestlé Nigeria Plc has delivered a powerful first-quarter performance in 2025, signaling a compelling return to profitability and renewed operational momentum. The company’s Q1 results reflect not only financial resilience in a turbulent economy but also a deep strategic alignment with evolving consumer behavior and societal expectations.

Overview Founded in 2003, Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) began as an ambitious EV startup led by engineers Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning.

Intro Volvo AB (VOLV-B) has long been a staple in the global automotive industry, and despite the volatility that has affected markets in recent years, Volvo’s stock remains a promising investment. With a fair value estimate of 270 SEK, and the current price hovering around 250 SEK, Volvo appears to be undervalued, presenting an opportunity for investors looking to add a solid performer to their portfolio.

Q1 knappast någon viktig katalysator Orderingången för Subsea 7 i Q1 kommer sannolikt att vara liten och till största delen bestå av utökningsordrar (kommer troligen att ligga omkring drygt 500 miljoner dollar). Gällande intjäningen är Q1 alltid ett svagt kvartal på grund av säsongseffekter (låg aktivitetsnivå i Nordsjön).

Stellantis is an underappreciated gem in an out-of-favor market. Recent layoffs at their Michigan plant unrelated to tariffs have only compounded the malaise brought on by recent whiplash trade policy changes.

Despite the defunding of US governmental research and health services, Moderna remains in a commanding fundamental position. The company that made its name during the COVID-19 pandemic developing and manufacturing vaccines for the disease at breakneck pace also happened to have bagged a historic windfall in exchange for its performance.

MTN Nigeria Plc has delivered a remarkable turnaround in Q1 2025, with profit after tax surging by 134% year-on-year to ₦133.64 billion , a significant recovery from the ₦392.7 billion loss reported in Q1 2024 , firmly signaling the telecom giant’s return to profitability. Key Financial Highlights: Revenue: ₦1.057 trillion ▲ +40.5% YoY (Q1 2024: ₦753 billion) Profit After Tax: ₦133.64 billion ▲ +134% YoY EBITDA: Up 65.9%; EBITDA Margin: 46.6% ▲ +7.2 ppts Free Cash Flow: ₦209.9 billion ▼ -54.8%, impacted by accelerated capex Net FX Losses: ₦5.5 billion ▼ -99.2% (Q1 2024: ₦656.4 billion) Net Finance Costs: ₦134.5 billion ▼ -44% YoY Capex: ₦202.4 billion ▲ +159% YoY Operational Drivers and Strategic Execution MTN’s strong topline performance was fueled by a 51.5% surge in data revenue (₦529.4 billion) and 27.7% increase in voice revenue (₦407.4 billion).

Catalysts Most Immediate Catalyst (1–2 Years): Strong Oncology Portfolio Growth: AstraZeneca’s cancer drugs Tagrisso, Imfinzi, Enhertu, and Calquence continue gaining market share, driving double-digit revenue growth in oncology. Respiratory & Cardiovascular Expansion: New approvals and label expansions in Farxiga (diabetes/heart failure) and Tezspire (severe asthma) can drive meaningful sales upside.

Key Takeaways Capstone is building a scalable platform in specialty construction materials, focusing on thin veneer masonry in the U.S. Midwest and Northeast. With a strategy of tuck-in acquisitions, innovative proprietary products, and regional growth, revenue could triple by 2030.