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Investors looking for exposure to Malaysia’s affordable housing segment may continue to find Lagenda Properties Berhad an interesting name to watch following its resilient first quarter ended 31 March 2026. Despite a seasonally softer quarter affected by festive interruptions and slower construction progress, the group still delivered revenue of RM262.1 million and profit after tax of RM44.2 million , highlighting the stability of its township-focused business model.Read more

Tencent is leaning on its biggest apps and services to find new ways to earn more from the same users, from short videos and search in Weixin to smarter ads powered by its own AI. But rising competition and growing political pressure could complicate the path ahead.Read more

Centum Investment trades at an 80% discount to its reported NAV of KES 68.75 per share. At the current price of KES 14, you are paying KES 14 for KES 57 of realizable assets.Read more

NCT Alliance Berhad（KLSE: NCT） 2026财政年第一季业绩明显转强，显示集团在完成业务版图扩大后，工业园发展项目已开始更实质地反映在财务表现上。 截至2026年3月31日第一季，NCT录得营业额9,740万令吉，较去年同期的9,280万令吉增长约5.0%；税前盈利则从1,838万令吉提升至2,271万令吉，按年增长约23.6%。归属于股东净利更上升至1,544万令吉，较去年同期的1,139万令吉增长约35.6%，每股基本盈利为0.74仙。 这份业绩最值得留意的，不只是净利增长，而是NCT的盈利来源正在出现更清晰的变化。过去市场对NCT的关注，主要集中在房地产项目推进；但从最新季度来看，集团的工业园布局已经进入贡献阶段，尤其是 NCT Smart Industrial Park（NSIP）的收入表现明显加速。 NSIP在首季贡献收入约8,104万令吉，相比去年同期的3,975万令吉大幅增加，主要受惠于更高的工程进度及进度账单确认。以集团首季总收入9,740万令吉计算，NSIP已占整体收入超过八成，显示这个项目正逐步成为NCT当前最重要的增长引擎。 这也让NCT的投资故事变得更有看点。相比单纯依赖住宅或商业项目的传统房产发展模式，工业园项目更强调土地规划、基础设施、企业客户需求、产业配套及长期招商能力。NSIP的贡献放大，意味着NCT正在逐步建立更具规模化的工业地产平台，而不是停留在概念阶段。 盈利方面，NCT首季税前盈利按年增长23.6%，按季更从上一季度的1,332万令吉提高至2,271万令吉，增幅约70.5%。其中，集团本季录得约1,301万令吉公平价值收益，来自部分发展用地转为投资产业，并计划作为中央劳工宿舍设施用途。这项收益虽然属于一次性因素，但也反映集团正在更灵活地释放资产价值，并优化项目用途。 更重要的是，即使撇开这项资产重估收益，NSIP收入快速增长仍是本季度最具分量的信号。对投资者来说，NCT接下来的关键并不是单季盈利数字有多漂亮，而是NSIP能否继续维持工程推进、销售转化和账单确认的节奏。从目前首季表现来看，集团的执行方向是正面的。 展望未来，NCT的中期增长基础比过去更明确。集团完成收购NCT World Group后，项目组合总发展值约48.1亿令吉，预计将在未来最多六年内逐步发展，同时拥有约855英亩额外土地储备。单是NSIP第一阶段，发展面积约230.09英亩，估计总发展值已达18.2亿令吉，预计于2027年完成，意味着未来数个季度仍有持续贡献空间。 除了NSIP，NCT InnoSphere项目已于2025年9月展开发展工程，预期未来也将开始带来正面贡献。集团也计划在2026年推出沙巴项目Ion Borneo Garden及Ion Marina Bay，两者估计总发展值分别约1.755亿令吉及34亿令吉。这些项目若按计划推进，将进一步拉长NCT的增长周期，并减少集团过度依赖单一项目的情况。 整体而言，NCT这份首季业绩释放出较强的正面信号。NSIP收入贡献大幅提升，证明集团工业园策略已经开始转化为实际业绩；资产价值释放则进一步增强本季度盈利表现。随着工业园项目继续推进，加上沙巴大型项目进入准备阶段，NCT未来数年的成长路径已较过去更清晰。 若集团接下来能够持续维持项目执行进度，并把庞大的发展总值逐步转化为销售、收入及盈利，NCT有机会被市场重新评估。对一家正从传统房地产发展商，转型为工业园与综合发展平台的公司来说，这份首季成绩无疑是一个积极的开始。Read more

Nu Holdings takes a hit as Brazil’s economy weakens and loan losses rise, but the core idea stays the same: a branch-free bank that keeps gaining customers and selling them more services. The next chapters—getting bigger in Mexico, testing new AI-driven advice, and a possible move into the U.S.—could change how investors see the business, but there are real risks tied to Brazil and credit quality.Read more

This company brings in money from old debts it expects to collect, but recent accounting write-downs and tired messaging have shaken confidence. If it starts showing real progress on data and automation—or gets bought by a more ambitious owner—the story could change fast.Read more

NBI Bearings Europe shows signs it is getting back on its feet, with stronger day-to-day performance and cash coming in while it works down debt. A fast-growing push in India and a new factory on the way could be the next big test of whether the turnaround can stick.Read more

Korvest makes the unglamorous metal parts that keep big projects running, and it could quietly benefit from the build-out of data centres and communications infrastructure tied to the AI boom. Even if that wave cools, its work across construction, utilities, transport, and resources may help it stay resilient—though project delays and rising input costs can still sting.Read more