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• Cummins Inc.’s Q1 2024 financial results revealed a decrease in revenues compared to Q1 2023, standing at $8.4 billion compared to the previous year’s $8.44 billion.
• This decrease was, however, marginal at 1%.
• EBITDA in Q1 2024 was doubled that of Q1 2023, being $2.6 billion or 30.6% compared to the previous year’s $1.4 billion or 16.1%.

• LOBO EV Technologies (LOBO) designs, develops, and manufactures micro mobility electric vehicles (EVs) and sells products through a broad-based dealership network in China, Southeast Asia, Latin America, and Europe.
• The company’s product lineup includes e-Bicycles, e-Mopeds, e-Tricycles, and electric off-highway four-wheeled shuttles (golf carts and scooters for elderly and disabled persons).
• In addition, LOBO provides automobile information and entertainment software development and design services.

• HeartCore Enterprises is an established software development and consulting company based in Tokyo, Japan and operates in five core offerings and solutions.
• These include 1) Content Management in which the core product is HeartCore CMS, 2) Digital Transformation which includes Controlio, myInvenio, Apromore and HeartCore Robo, 3) GO IPO, a consulting service that helps Japanese companies prepare for a U.S. Nasdaq public listing, 4) Sigmaways, that specializes in infrastructure modernization, and 5) other revenues.
• We believe the company is poised for strong growth due to its entry in the U.S. market and solid results from the Go IPO offering.

• SDRL reported first quarter results updating investors on the state of offshore drilling market that has shown little signs of change. Day rates have slowly climbed since last year
• SDRL disclosed a new contract for Sevan Louisiana. There was a considerable amount of time spent on the earnings call for the vessel and it’s 45-day contract.
• SDRL has entered a definitive contract to sell its three jack-up rigs and the joint venture stake that operates them for $338 million.

• Author discusses high-return opportunity in mortgage REIT preferreds, focusing on AGNC Investment Corp’s Series F preferred
• Systematic mispricing allows for 13-20% IRRs over 12-36 months with fairly safe investment
• Emphasis on safety and high yield of mREIT preferreds, highlighting potential for significant returns while minimizing borrower credit risk

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• We are initiating coverage of Vince Holding Corp., a leading ready to wear brand, offering luxury men’s and women’s apparel, accessories and home goods via their own stores, online and in wholesale partnerships with key retailers, with a Buy rating and $3 price target, or 6.5X our FY25 EBITDA projection.
• We believe, after a momentous FY23, where the company formed a partnership with Authentic Brands Group, a leading brand licensor, materially recast their balance sheet with debt paydowns and maturity extensions, and began a $30 million transformation program, Vince is ready to shine once again in 2HFY24 and return to top line growth, with higher returns and a more enduring business model.
• As such, and with investor skepticism remaining a drag, we view the longer term risk/reward as compelling, and are initiating coverage of VNCE with a Buy rating and $3 price target.

• Illumina Inc. has had a strong first quarter of 2024, which included an encouraging performance from its high throughput consumables, increased revenue from strategic partnerships, and the delivery of a number of NovaSeq X instruments.
• However, Chief Executive Officer Jacob Thaysen has warned about the persisting uncertain global economic environment and cited customer concerns affecting purchasing decisions.
• The year’s results were particularly promising considering the challenges posed by the Coronavirus pandemic.

• EOG Resources delivered a solid first quarter 2024 performance thanks to a range of factors, among them solid operational execution, underlining future value creation potential.
• EOG’s commitment to capital discipline, operational excellence, and pioneering sustainability initiatives have set the company up to deliver significant returns.
• It reported a strong financial performance during the quarter, with adjusted net income totaling $1.6 billion and free cash flow generation of $1.2 billion.

• GoDaddy’s first quarter results for 2024 demonstrate a strong start to the year and contribute to the positive reputation of the company.
• Notably, through their free cash flow, the company has achieved growth of 26% year-over-year, thanks to their profitable growth model that converts customer value to shareholder value.
• This has been largely driven by a surge in the applications and commerce sector, which has seen bookings growth of 22% and normalized EBITDA margin expansion of 400 basis points.

• Baxter International’s first quarter 2024 earnings report revealed that the company exceeded its guidance for that term, with 2% growth on a reported basis and 3% at constant currency rates compared to an initial projection of approximately 1% growth.
• This performance was underpinned by strong demand and favorable pricing for a broad range of Baxter’s products.
• The firm’s performance illustrates the benefits of its recent strategic transformation, with improved global visibility, enhanced accountability, and functional verticalization contributing to its success.