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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.

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).

Custodian Investment Plc demonstrated robust financial performance in H1 2025, reinforcing its status as a leading player in Nigeria’s financial services sector. The company posted strong revenue growth, impressive profitability, and notable asset expansion.

Unilever Nigeria Plc has delivered an exceptional Q2 2025 performance, reflecting a well-executed turnaround strategy. Revenue surged by 62% year-on-year to ₦51.1 billion, while net profit skyrocketed to ₦8.85 billion , a massive leap from ₦1.08 billion in Q2 2024.

Company Overview Circle is the issuer of USDC, the world’s second-largest stablecoin. As of July 2025, USDC has: $62.3B in circulation $25.5T in cumulative on-chain transaction volume Zero depegs during market stress Circle went public in July 2025 under the ticker CRCL, after years of operating privately and disclosing financials through SEC reports.

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.

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.

Dangote Cement Plc (DCP) continues to show solid top-line growth, strong operational margins, and industry-leading market share. The company’s H1 2025 results demonstrate strong revenue expansion (+18% YoY) and a more-than-doubling of profit before tax (₦730.0bn vs ₦293.0bn in H1 2024).