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I may be showing my age here, but I feel that a decade or so ago, shopping at JB Hi-Fi was a different experience. There seemed to be a deliberate policy of employing sales staff from alternative subcultures, which gave the stores a unique, edgy vibe.Read more

Q1 2025 Update Very weak quarter both in terms of order intake 142 mUSD (also including about 30 mUSD for "as a service" orders) vs 182 last Q!, no implications for long term valuation. No need to rush in to this stock.Read more

CAAS posted solid top-line growth in Q2 2025, with net sales increasing 11.1% YoY to $176.2 million, propelled by surging Electric Power Steering (EPS) product sales, which grew 31.1% and now represent 41.4% of total sales. The company's transition toward advanced steering technologies positions it well for long-term demand in electric and autonomous vehicles.Read more

The supermarket chain Coles is the kind of “boring” business that may have been overlooked as an investment opportunity. Although it was divested from Wesfarmers in 2018, Coles’ heritage traces back to 1914 — giving it over 110 years of history.Read more

Key Strategic Actions Multi-Tenant Retail Sale Completed Final two phases closed; portfolio simplified, $6.5M annual G&A savings, ~$30M recurring capex reduction. Credit Rating Upgrade S&P: Corporate rating raised to BB+ ; unsecured notes upgraded to investment-grade BBB-.Read more

Saul Centers posted Q2 2025 results showing healthy top-line growth but softer profitability as new development lease-up costs weighed on earnings. Strengths / Catalysts Revenue Growth: Total revenue rose to $70.8M from $66.9M a year ago (+5.8%), driven by incremental rent from Twinbrook Quarter Phase I and base rent growth in the existing portfolio.Read more

Vaalco Energy delivered a mixed Q2 2025 performance, reflecting strong operational execution but facing headwinds from weaker commodity prices. Strengths / Catalysts Production Beats Guidance: NRI production averaged 16,956 BOEPD, exceeding the high end of guidance, with sales volumes also above expectations.Read more

The launch of the next console in 2025 will most likely benefit Nintendo over the following three years, as it gradually gains traction. Risks A flop of the new console due to poor reception or high price.Read more

Investment Thesis : Iridium Communications (IRDM) represents a compelling long-term investment opportunity driven by its strategic positioning in the satellite communications industry and its recent acquisition of Satelles. This acquisition enables Iridium to leverage its existing infrastructure to capitalize on the growing demand for secure positioning, navigation, and timing systems (PNTS) as alternatives to aging GPS technology.Read more