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Verve Group faces near-term skepticism following its FY25 Q2 report, which included a downward revision to full-year revenue guidance. But beneath the short-term noise lies a company undergoing a strategic inflection — one that positions it to capture outsized value in the post-cookie, privacy-first advertising economy.

GQG Partners is a funds management business that has recorded strong earnings growth over the past year, with EPS rising from US$0.095 to US$0.14. Since 2023 it has grown its funds under management from US$106 billion to US$143 billion, while return on equity sits near 80 per cent.

The NLB Banka Vision: Achieving €2.2 Billion Revenue and €1 Billion Profit NLB Banka stands at a pivotal moment in its journey. Guided by a bold vision set forth by its Board of Directors, the bank is primed to transform into a leading financial powerhouse across Southeastern Europe (SEE).

Overview Pacific Basin is a leading player in the Handysize / Supramax segment of the dry bulk shipping market. Having held the stock for fifteen years, I have grown increasingly confident in the management of the company for the following reasons: After an earlier misguided attempt to diversify into other shipping sectors after the dry bulk boom of 2007-2008, the Company is now laser-focused on its strategy to specialise in minor bulks.

Zegona – Key Notes for Monitoring 1. Main thesis: Zegona acquired Vodafone Spain (EV €5.0 B) with very little cash outlay thanks to debt financing and €900 M in Redeemable Preference Shares (RPS) issued to Vodafone via EJLSHM Funding Ltd.

When compared to other competitors, Fortinet's valuation makes a lot of sense. Fortinet is a model of profitability and operational efficiency.

The world has been captivated by the artificial intelligence boom, and no company has ridden the wave of investor enthusiasm quite like Microsoft. Buoyed by its strategic partnership with OpenAI and the integration of AI across its product ecosystem, the company's valuation has soared to unprecedented heights.

Fundamental 1) Valuation & Quality Multiples: TTM P/E ~20.3x , Forward P/E ~18.1x , EV/EBITDA ~13.3x , P/S ~2.36x , P/B ~5.21x (all trending well below 2024 peaks). Scale & Efficiency: Revenue (TTM) ~US$68.5B , Operating margin ~16.8% , Net margin ~11.6% , ROE ~26.9%.

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.