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WH is a company that I actually took interest in a couple of months ago when I happened to stay at one of their franchise hotels. I had to leave early in the morning at like 4 and when I went out to the parking lot I was astounded that in the little town I was was absolutely full.

Amazon is a stock I am very interested in right now especially with the recent price drops that it has been experiencing since its 2Q25 results. A summary of Amazon as stated by Fiscal.ai: "Amazon.com, Inc.

Metrics Used in Calculation For CBOE Global Markets, I employed two-stage models for both DCF and DDM analysis given the company's established market position with potential for different growth phases: 1. Two-Stage Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Model Phase 1 (Years 1-10) : 8% free cash flow growth reflecting CBOE's strong market position and expanding derivatives business Phase 2 (Perpetual) : 3% growth rate aligned with long-term economic growth expectations Projects free cash flows over 10 years plus terminal value using perpetual growth model 2.

Income Statement Analysis (6 Months Ended 30 June 2025) Metric H1 2025 (₦’000) H1 2024 (₦’000) % Change Revenue 12,131,817 8,207,077 +47.8% Gross Profit 5,962,385 3,232,529 +84.5% Operating Profit 4,566,128 2,208,959 +106.7% Profit Before Tax 4,670,347 2,058,921 +126.8% Profit After Tax (PAT) 3,109,081 1,342,294 +131.6% EPS (Kobo) 144 62 +132.3% Profit Margin significantly improved due to: Strong revenue growth of ~48%. Controlled administrative & distribution expenses.

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.

Neimeth Pharmaceuticals Delivers Strong Turnaround in H1 2025 Despite Financing Cost Pressures Neimeth International Pharmaceuticals Plc posted a robust recovery in its half-year 2025 earnings, underpinned by strong revenue growth and operational efficiency, despite the lingering drag of elevated finance costs. Key Highlights: Revenue Surge : Neimeth reported a 76% year-on-year increase in revenue to ₦2.91 billion in H1 2025, up from ₦1.66 billion in H1 2024.

Key Takeaways Spotify is wisely focusing on long-term objectives over short-term profitability. Leverage will shift from labels (suppliers) to Spotify (the aggregator) as scale continues to grow.

eTranzact International Plc has delivered a solid financial performance for the first half of 2025, with a YoY revenue decline of 5.4% but a notable improvement in profitability , indicating operational efficiency and cost control. The company's strong asset base, improved margins, and increasing equity position highlight resilience and growth potential within Nigeria’s digital financial services sector.

Transnational Corporation Plc (Transcorp) delivered strong top- and bottom-line performance for the half-year ended June 30, 2025, reinforcing its position as a diversified conglomerate with robust growth momentum, especially in its power and hospitality segments. Key Highlights – Group Performance (H1 2025 vs H1 2024) Metric H1 2025 H1 2024 Change Revenue ₦279.68bn ₦175.43bn +59.5% Gross Profit ₦130.92bn ₦85.48bn +53.2% Operating Profit ₦91.98bn ₦76.97bn +19.5% Profit Before Tax (PBT) ₦85.70bn ₦70.92bn +20.8% Profit After Tax (PAT) ₦65.17bn ₦52.79bn +23.4% EPS (Basic & Diluted) 408 kobo 81 kobo +404% Other Comprehensive Income ₦747m gain ₦1.54bn loss Turnaround Parent Company Performance Revenue rose by 75.5% to ₦35.82bn (from ₦20.41bn).