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• Post 35% price gain in a quarter, many good news we expected and other analysts expected already factored into the share price. We believe the risk/reward not attractive here.
• TSMC guides stronger 1Q24 and 2024, helped by Nvidia and copy cat AI GPU/ASIC orders. We see greater opportunities for alternative copy cat solutions like AMD and Alchip.
• We attribute Nvidia customers’ sales discrepancy to AI server is cannibalizing non-AI server and Nvidia is allocating more GPUs to premium price paying customers in 1H24 and reverse in 2H24.

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• Analysts believe R1 (RCM) presents a compelling investment opportunity despite recent challenges
• Predictions suggest profitability improvements and potential doubling of stock value over the next few years
• Long-term outlook remains strong due to industry-leading position and growth potential in healthcare IT sector

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• In spite of last week’s hotter-than-expected inflation reports, the Russell 2000 (IWM) outperformed relative to the SPX and QQQ, and ended the week at YTD weekly closing highs.
• The fact that small- and mid-caps outperformed during a week with two hot inflation reports is a sign we could see more outperformance in the weeks/months ahead.
• Adding to the risk-on theme, the DXY displays a false breakout at $104.60-$104.70. Our bullish outlook that we have had since early November 2023 remains intact. 

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• Previous VIC writeup accurately predicted BGC’s stock performance and highlighted key factors such as historical developments, valuation, and potential catalysts
• Minimal feedback received on previous writeup, but insights proved valuable as stock outperformed
• New writeup aims to provide more detail, updates, and analysis to support case for BGC’s potential growth, currently the largest position for the author.

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• DocGo revolutionizing ambulance industry through technology and non-emergency ambulatory services
• Went public in 2021 raising $158M, expanded services to include COVID testing, vaccinations, and patient monitoring
• Revenue sources mostly low-quality, non-recurring, and government-contract dependent, struggling to maintain profitability outside of COVID-related services

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• Investment firms are using Ten East to diversify personal portfolios
• Business Breakdowns podcast explores successful businesses like Heiko in niche markets
• Heiko operates in the aerospace industry, offering cost-saving solutions for aircraft parts and repairs, similar to generic drugs in the pharmaceutical industry

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• iPower reported 2QFY24 revenue of $16.8 million versus $19.3 million a year ago, driven primarily by continued inventory tightening at its main online retail partner.
• Nevertheless, gross margin improved to 43.6% from 41.4% Y/Y, driven by a favorable product mix, lower warehouse costs, and service revenue.
• The secular inventory tightening, following the supply disruptions of 2022, has now run its course, and might have been exacerbated this quarter by iPower’s main retail online partner end of the year considerations.

• Announces hosting agreement with GPU startup for AI computing.
• Soluna announced a co-location agreement with an AI-focused GPU startup that will locate its GPU units in Soluna’s existing modular data center at the 25MW Project Sophie in Kentucky.
• New contract is another milestone in the company’s growth into AI.

• The MV J-Gold Miners index represents the performance small-cap gold and silver mining companies listed around the world.
• This index is reviewed semi-annually in March and September. During these reviews, names can be added or deleted from the index.
• In this insight, we take a look at the potential ADDs and DELs and our flow expectations for the index rebal event in March 2024. 

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• TI has continued to innovate in analog chip design over time
• Their chips are used in a variety of industries including automotive, industrial, and consumer electronics
• TI’s analog chips are found in a wide range of products from smartphones to medical devices

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• U.S. interest rates have been climbing since early January 2024 after reaching their lowest points between December 27th and January 11th.
• For example, the yield on 2-year Treasury bonds has increased by 52 basis points (bps), and the yield on 10-year bonds has risen by 49 bps since their respective lows.
• Similarly, the Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the U.S. dollar against a basket of other currencies, experienced its weakest point on December 28th, 2023.

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• ETSY’s end markets are expected to grow at a high single digit rate, allowing for 10% compound annual growth rate in Gross Merchandise Sales (GMS)
• ETSY’s international market, comprising 45% of revenue, is growing faster than its US market
• ETSY has room to increase its take rate slightly, with its current rate of 19.8% in line with industry standards, positioning the company for continued growth in e-commerce.

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• Amazon.com Inc (AMZN US) will replace Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA US) in the Dow Jones Industrial Average (INDU INDEX) at the close on 23 February.
• Passives will need to sell a lot of Walmart (WMT US) following the 3:1 stock split and buy a lot of Amazon.com Inc (AMZN US). 
• Given the ad hoc nature of the rebalances and the short timeline between announcement and implementation, the stocks could move over the rest of the week.

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• Recommendation to short Lions Gate with 40-70% upside potential
• Unsustainable leverage and expected earnings misses cited as reasons for shorting
• Studio’s underperforming content and high debt levels are key concerns for investors

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• We are initiating coverage of Bassett Furniture Industries, Inc., publicly traded under the ticker BSET.
• Bassett primarily operates in two segments: Retail and Wholesale.
• A third segment, Corporate & Other, accounts for corporate and unallocated expenses, as well as the operating results of Noa Home, a recent e-commerce acquisition.

• Q124 revenues of $6.71 billion, at the high end of the guided range and essentially flat sequentially both QoQ and YoY
• Q224 revenue $6.5 billion at the midpoint, a modest downward movement of 3% QoQ and in line with what we saw from peers KLAC and LRCX
• Still a great company with excellent growth prospects, just not in 2024

• Today, we are launching our new weekly cryptocurrency note called ‘Crypto Crisp’.
• In ‘Crypto Crisp’, every Monday, we will explore the upcoming week in crypto, reflecting on the previous week’s developments.
• The aim of ‘Crypto Crisp’ is to efficiently and precisely bring you up to date with the crypto industry in just a few minute’s worth of reading time.

• MicroStrategy Inc’s fourth quarter 2023 earnings point towards a strong performance from being the world’s largest corporate holder of bitcoin, possessing 190,000 bitcoins with a market value of $8.1 billion.
• Over 2023, the company added another 56,650 bitcoins to its portfolio costing $1.9 billion, making the company’s bitcoin strategy a long-term focus.
• Baptista Research looks to evaluate the different factors that could influence the company’s price in the near future and attempts to carry out an independent valuation of the company using a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) methodology.

• According to Dynatrace’s fiscal third quarter 2024 earnings, the company delivered solid results driven by its ability to successfully navigate a continually changing market.
• Annual recurring revenue (ARR) grew by 21% year over year, while subscription revenue increased by 23% over the same period.
• Non-GAAP operating income steadily increased to $105 million representing 29% of revenue and robust free cash flow margin was delivered at 25% on a trailing 12-month basis.

• Ralph Lauren has yielded strong financial performance for Q3, reportedly exceeding the company’s top and bottom-line expectations, while driving significant EPS growth.
• Such advancement comes despite a reportedly dynamic global environment, thanks to considerable focus on areas such as the brand.
• Immersing people in Ralph Lauren’s world of elegance and sophistication, the brand is resonating globally, allowing overall pricing power in the market.

• Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.
• reported its Q4 and full-year 2023 earnings, during which the company made several significant achievements.
• For 2023, Hilton’s system-wide RevPAR grew by 12.6% compared to 2022 due to strong growth across every major region and chain scale.

• Tapestry Inc.’s Q2 FY2022 earnings were particularly solid and it achieved a 3% sales gain driven by a 12% growth at constant currency internationally, reflecting the benefits of its diversified business model.
• The firm saw a notable 19% sales increase in Greater China, as well as increases in Japan, Europe, and other parts of Asia.
• Impressively, the company maintained its revenue standing in North America, which was better than it had previously expected.

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• Arthur J Gallagher is a strong player in the U.S. SME broking market with fair value shares trading at $245 and 16.0x EV/2024E EBITDA
• Expected 5-year returns of around 10% IRR / 1.5x MOIC with 7.5% EBITDA growth rate, potential for higher returns with 15% IRR / 2.0x MOIC
• Insurance brokers like Arthur J Gallagher are benefiting from firm P&C pricing cycle, inflation protection, and tight labor market, providing stability and growth opportunities with focus on sustainable organic growth trends.

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• Performance Food Group (PFG) hosted its Q2 2024 earnings call where they discussed results and future outlook, with performance metrics showing strong results for the quarter.
• The company generated total net sales of $14.3 billion, a 2.9% increase from last year, with the result at the top end of the guidance range.
• PFG’s sales performance was led by a 2.1% rise in total case volume growth, helped by an 8.7% surge in independent restaurant case growth.

• In his presentation Thursday morning at the Agricultural Outlook Forum USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer said input prices are not falling with commodity prices, squeezing margins.

• “When commodity prices normalize and readjust, those input prices tend to be sticky, which shrinks producer margins,” Meyer says. “…It was maybe easier to make a little bit of money in ’22, ’23.

• It’s going to be a little bit tougher in the next crop year.”

Key points

• Arthur J Gallagher is a strong player in the U.S. SME broking market trading at fair value with potential upside
• Estimated 5-year returns are 10% IRR / 1.5x MOIC, with possibility of higher returns with EBITDA growth and multiple expansion
• Insurance brokers benefiting from firm P&C pricing cycle and market conditions, providing downside protection and potential for sustained organic growth, investor focus on growth trend maintenance

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• Marsh McLennan is the largest insurance broker globally, with strong organic growth driven by its consulting business
• Current valuation at $198 with an EV/2024E EBITDA of 16.0x is considered fair, offering potential 5-year returns of 12% IRR / 1.7x MOIC
• Predicted returns could increase to 16% IRR / 2.1x MOIC with a 13% EBITDA growth rate and a multiple expansion to 17.0x, with a favorable market backdrop for insurance brokers helping to drive growth trends

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• MFA Financial’s Series C preferred stock offers a 25% IRR and 40% total return over 18 months
• Favorable entry point for investors due to current interest rate environment and preferred instruments being out of favor
• MFA’s position in the face of LIBOR transition challenges sets it apart, making it a strong choice for short-duration fixed income investing

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• OPEC bullish on global oil demand growth, while IEA remains negative as it lowers its forecast from the previous report.
• US commercial crude inventories see stronger-than-expected buildup as refinery utilisation levels drop.
• OPEC is optimistic about the world economic growth in 2024 and 2025, increasing growth forecasts compared to the previous report.

• Cloudflare Inc.’s latest Q4 2023 earnings highlighted several encouraging developments, underscoring a strong quarter of business growth and an upbeat financial performance, even amid prevailing macroeconomic uncertainties.
• The cloud-based network security company reported total revenues of $362.5 million, a 32% increase year-over-year(YoY).
• The increase was driven significantly by larger customers, with 66% of revenue coming from this group.

• The copper market has experienced significant changes in the past few months, with supply constraints and increased demand from smelters in China.
• Major incidents, such as the suspension of production at First Quantum’s Cobra Panama mine, have contributed to a deficit in the market.
• Treatment and refining charges (TCRCs) have been on a downtrend, reflecting the tight supply and increasing demand, leading to more spot transactions in the market.

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• Investment firms are using ten east to diversify their personal portfolios.
• Zero Hash is a software company that allows businesses to launch crypto products quickly and compliantly.
• Zero Hash provides infrastructure for businesses to embed digital assets within their own infrastructure, serving as a regulated entity.

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• Enphase Energy Inc.’s fourth quarter 2023 financial results show a quarterly revenue of $302.6 million, a considerable shipment of 1.6 million microinverters and 80.7 megawatt hours of battery, along with a generation of free cash flow of $15.4 million.
• The company also achieved a reduction of $147 million in Q4, and met their goal of reducing channel inventory.
• The quarter saw a 50% gross margin, 29% operating expenses, and 22% operating income.

• Coherent Corp.’s second quarter fiscal 2024 earnings demonstrated signs of gradual improvement in its financial performance, furthering confidence in its outlook for growth and profitability.
• They reported solid sequential growth in both revenue and margins.
• Significant developments from Q2 include increasing gross and operating margins and improving demand across its communications and industrial markets.

• The transition to a low carbon economy, also known as the brown to green transition, involves moving from an economy based on fossil fuels with high carbon emissions to one with lower emissions.
• This transition will require a significant mobilization of capital, with estimates in the tens of trillions of dollars. Governments and the private sector are providing support and driving the change due to both funding and economic factors.
• In addition to investing in wind and solar infrastructure, the low carbon transition will require a significant amount of metals and materials. This includes steel, cement, rare earth, aluminum, silver, polysilicon, copper cabling, and more. The transition will create a more materials-intensive global economy.

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• Analyzing the latest earnings call transcript of CVS Health, it becomes evident that the company has managed to successfully navigate through a challenging environment and deliver on its financial commitments, underscoring the strength of its diversified business model.
• Baptista Research looks to evaluate the different factors that could influence the company’s price in the near future and attempts to carry out an independent valuation of the company using a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) methodology.
• In this report, we have carried out a fundamental analysis of the historical financial statements of the company.

• Lear Corporation achieved record revenue in 2023, reaching $23.5 billion, a 12% increase from 2022.
• The significant growth in core operating earnings by 29% to $1.1 billion and the 38% increase in adjusted earnings per share to $12.02 highlight the company’s strong financial performance.
• Additionally, its operating cash flow improved by 22% to over $1.2 billion, and free cash flow conversion exceeded the target of 80%.

• Roblox Corporation exhibited a robust performance in the fourth quarter and full year 2023, in line with the outlook projected at their Investor Day.
• Q4 saw daily active users (DAUs) reaching 71.5 million, a 22% increase, and hours engaged increasing to 15.5 billion hours, a jump of 21% year-on-year.
• Revenue for Q4 alone stood at $749 million, up 30% year-on-year, with bookings hitting $1.1 billion, a bump of 25% year on year.

• Globalfoundries (GFS) reported Q423 revenues of $1.854 billion, marginally above the midpoint of the guidance range, down 12% YoY and essentially flat sequentially.
• Guided Q124 down 18% QoQ with Gross Margin set to fall from 29% to 23%
• SMIC will outspend GFS 10x in CapEx terms this year

• Fortinet Inc., a cybersecurity solutions provider, saw its total billings rise 8.5% to $1.9 billion in Q4 2023.
• This growth, which was driven by an increased focus on secure operations (ops), Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), and improved execution of its sales strategy, led to six deals in excess of $10 million across five industry verticals.
• Fortinet’s customer base comprised 76% of businesses in the Fortune 100, including nine of the top 10 technology companies and manufacturers and nine of the top 10 healthcare providers.

• This is our first report on Check Point Software, a multinational cybersecurity firm based in Tel Aviv.
• The company had a particularly strong fourth quarter in 2023, according to their recent earnings call.
• The company’s operating income for Q4 2023 was at $309 million, a 7% increase year-overyear, and their non-GAAP operating margin of 47% was quite stable.

• Palantir, a leading developer of data analytics software, showcased strong results in the fourth quarter of 2023.
• The firm reported $608 million in fourth-quarter revenue, which represents 20% YoY and 9% sequential growth.
• The substantial contribution came from the commercial business which surpassed $1 billion in revenue over the last twelve months, marking this figure as a noteworthy milestone.

• Cognizant Technology Solutions reported its fourth-quarter 2023 results during the earnings conference call.
• The company’s Q4 revenue stood at $4.8 billion, aligning with the guidance range provided in the last quarter, despite ongoing macroeconomic pressures.
• However, this represented a year-over-year decrease of 1.7%.

• Estée Lauder Companies presented their fiscal 2024 second quarter earnings with a mix of performance trends.
• The earnings per share surpassed expectations, although an organic sales decline occurred of 8%.
• One of the significant challenges faced by the company was a decline of 28% in their global travel retail business, largely influenced by the impact of Covid-19 on international travel.

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• Advance Auto Parts (AAP) is currently undervalued and presents a favorable investment opportunity.
• Despite perceived issues, AAP has a strong profitability history and is trading at a significantly lower valuation than its peers.
• Assuming AAP can achieve historical levels of free cash flow, there is potential for attractive value creation. The new CEO and CFO appointments and the sale of non-core assets are seen as positive developments that could further enhance AAP’s operations and potentially lead to a recovery in 2024.

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• Amkor Technology, Inc.’s Q4 2023 earnings call outlined a year of challenges due to macroeconomic headwinds, excess inventory, and geopolitical tensions, which led to an 8% decline in annual revenue.
• However, the firm also reported steady performance with Q4 revenue standing at $1.75 billion and full-year revenue at $6.5 billion.
• Baptista Research looks to evaluate the different factors that could influence the company’s price in the near future and attempts to carry out an independent valuation of the company using a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) methodology.

• Gilead Sciences exhibited a sturdy performance in 2023, driven by a 7% growth in product sales, excluding revenue from Veklury.
• Significant sales growth was witnessed in HIV and oncology, with HIV sales growing by about $1 billion and oncology sales growing 37%, largely offsetting the decline in Veklury revenue.
• The robust growth in product sales paves the way for Gilead’s outlook for 2024 and its commitment to addressing high-demand clinical portfolios.

• Ford Motor Company’s fourth-quarter 2023 earnings call highlights several significant achievements.
• CEO Jim Farley describes the past year as foundational for the company, with an increased focus on hybrid and electric vehicles proving advantageous.
• Ford’s hybrid sales were up 20% in the previous year and are expected to rise another 40% in the upcoming year.

• Investment firms are using Ten East to diversify their personal portfolios.
• Business Breakdowns is a podcast series that explores the history, business models, and competitive advantages of different businesses.
• Todd Austin, CIO of Parnassus Investments, discusses Intel’s fall from its iconic status and the factors that contributed to it.

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• ON Semiconductor concluded the fourth quarter in 2023 with remarkable achievements depicted by its transformation and ability to mitigate headwinds in challenging market conditions.
• The quarter delivered non-GAAP gross margins of 46.7%, surpassing previous expectations.
• Though utilization shrank to 66%, the gross margin reflects significant structural adjustments made over the past three years.

• It has been just over a month since the first Bitcoin spot ETFs hit the market on January 11th.
• The initial weeks saw a slow start in terms of net inflow into these ETFs, mainly because investments into the two Bitcoin ETF titans from BlackRock’s iShares and Fidelity were lower than expected.
• This situation was made worse by the significant outflow from Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust ETF.

• Immersion (IMMR) reached a licensing settlement with Meta Platforms (META) resulting in a payment of $17.5 million to IMMR
• The initial response to the announcement is likely due to investors’ high expectations based on META’s significant market capitalization and the anticipated scale of returns
• As a result of the cash received, we estimate IMMR to have approximately $6.20 per share in cash and securities, without consideration for fourth quarter of 2023

• Ring’s 4Q23 production averaged ~19,400 BOE/d, near the high end of management’s 18,900-19,500 BOE/d guidance range.
• Average production increased 11% from 3Q23, reflecting the full-quarter inclusion of  volumes acquired in the Founders acquisition, which closed in August 2023, and from volumes added from the completion of the 2023 development program in the quarter.
• Management expects 1Q24 production to average 18,000-18,500 BOE/d. 1Q24 volumes were adversely affected by winter weather disruptions in January, which deferred ~1,900 BOE/d for 10 days and natural declines from wells completed during 2H23.

• In 2023, IDEXX Laboratories posted strong quarterly and annual results.
• The company reported an 8% organic revenue increase in Q4, largely driven by gains in CAG Diagnostic recurring revenues.
• Operating profits also rose 8% as reported, with a 10% increase on a comparable basis, aided by robust gross margin gains and OpEx leverage.

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• ServisFirst, an Alabama bank, is observing strong loan and deposit growth, despite a temporary decrease in net interest margin.
• The bank is expected to achieve sustainable 20-25% return on equity within the next two years, thereby expanding profitability.
• ServisFirst is the leading local bank for privately owned businesses in Alabama, with impressive organic core deposit growth and comparable net interest margins. Additionally, its balance sheet is strong, and its financial forecast predicts further expansion in multiples and profitability.

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• The Q1 2024 financial results from Tyson Foods demonstrated a positive beginning to the fiscal year.
• The $175 million improvement in adjusted operating income and near doubling of adjusted EPS on a sequential basis showcases momentum for the firm.
• Chicken and pork served as offset points to beef headwinds while the prepared foods division continued to generate strong profit and margins.

• Amgen’s Fourth Quarter 2023 Financial Results Conference Call highlighted several strategic moves and positive outcomes for the biotechnology company.
• This past year, the company acquired Horizon Therapeutics, which foundationalized a new branch contributing to its growth.
• Also, 18 of Amgen’s medicines reached record annual sales, including Repatha, Prolia, EVENITY, TEZSPIRE, BLINCYTO, KRYSTEXXA, and UPLIZNA. Baptista Research looks to evaluate the different factors that could influence the company’s price in the near future and attempts to carry out an independent valuation of the company using a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) methodology.

• During the period under consideration, i.e. December 28th , 2023 to January 26th, 2024, the USD/AED exchange rate fluctuated between 3.672 and 3.673. AED is pegged to the US Dollar at 3.67.
• The MA-10 line was moving above the MA-20 line for the whole period. Both MA 10 and MA-20 lines maintained a steady upward trend throughout the entire period.
• Based on Graph 2, the PPO (red line) was moving upwards at the beginning of the period under consideration but after January 15th the movement changed. 

• With two days left in the review period, there could be 28 adds/deletes across the S&P/ASX family of indices in March.
• There is nearly A$1bn to sell in Newmont (NEM AU) due to the potential S&P/ASX 20 Index deletion and a large decrease in the number of shares held in Australia.
• There could be 2-41 days of ADV to buy in the index inclusions while the impact on the deletions will range between 0.7-24 days of ADV.

• Large-Cap indexes (S&P 500, Nasdaq 100) remain bullish, finding support at their respective 20-day MAs since November 2023, and we remain bullish
• The question is whether that will continue to be the case. Concerns are rising Treasury yields and the U.S. dollar (DXY), which have broken above short-term resistance levels on Feb13
• Friday’s PPI report should provide more clarity as to how concerned we should be about rising inflation

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• The Krane Shares California Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF (KCCA) is recommended for investment due to increasing demand and shrinking supply of California Carbon Allowances (CCA).
• The demand for CCAs is growing as carbon emission restrictions in California become stricter, while the supply is decreasing due to a decreasing supply bank and auction schedule.
• CCAs have no substitutes, making it necessary for polluters to buy them to avoid fines if they cannot reduce carbon emissions. 

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• High frequency trading (HFT) involves building systems that can react in real time to incoming packets from exchanges, making fast decisions about sending orders and quickly executing them.
• Working on HFT systems requires a focus on performance and often involves building systems from scratch. 
• HFT systems need to be scalable to handle trading multiple instruments and flexible enough to adapt to different market conditions. Models used in trading also need to be continuously retrained and optimized for speed without sacrificing accuracy.

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• Clarus’s non-ESG portfolio consists of reputable outdoor brands such as Black Diamond, Pieps, Sierra Bullets, Barnes Bullets, and SKINourishment.
• Their ESG portfolio includes brands like Industry West, Snow Peak, Royal Robbins, Stonewear, and Hummingbird, which focus on sustainable and environmentally friendly products.
• With Warren Kanders’s ownership and track record, the recent underperformance of Clarus’s stock is deemed unacceptable, but the inclusion of reputable outdoor brands and the commitment to sustainability provide potential for stock price appreciation.

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• Daktronics Inc has improved its financial profile through operational upgrades and a recapitalization.
• As the industry standard in large screens and a market leader in scoreboards and programmable display solutions, Daktronics is in a strong position to benefit from increased adoption and upgrade cycles.
• Despite a recent stock price increase, investing in Daktronics is currently seen as very attractive, with potential for over 100% upside in the next few quarters.

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• The Ball Corporation’s earnings for the fourth quarter highlighted several of its strategic decisions, performance outcomes, and upcoming developments.
• The company had strong operating results in the fourth quarter and throughout 2023 which generated a free cash flow of $818 million.
• The company’s strategic decisions ranged from the sale of its aerospace business to adjustments in its manufacturing footprint.

• E-Mini S&P 500 Futures closed down at 4971.29 on Tuesday. Big recovery rally at the end of the day, but the sell-off could continue into the end of the week.
• Both the DAILY and WEEKLY time period are already OVERSOLD according to our models, however we see no reason to rush to buy.
• This insight is a roadmap for the next 2-3 days, to find support levels to go LONG, to profit on the next, DAILY, LONG reversal.

• The size of the quantum computing market depends on which source you consult and how it defines the market.
• The average CAGR is 29% for a billion-dollar market, hitting $4- 6 billion in 2030.
• Quantum computing is a new type of computing that uses the principles of quantum mechanics to solve problems that are too complex for traditional computers. 

• We have updated our models following the company’s 2QFY24 (December) earnings release.
• We are raising our EPS estimates for FY24 (June) to $0.60 from $0.55, FY25 (June) to $0.70 from $0.65, and FY26 (June) to $0.80 from $0.75. Since 2QFY24 beat our previous forecast by $0.06, we are essentially flowing through that upside.
• Our $0.60 EPS estimate for FY24 is toward the lower end of management’s new range of $0.57-0.67, which was raised from $0.52-0.62 at the time of the release.

• Flotek’s suite of chemical solutions, which can help customers increase economic returns on their capital investment, helped the company gain market share during FY23 despite headwinds created by a declining US rig count.
• The company’s prescriptive chemistry solutions, combined with its proprietary Complex nano Fluid (CnF)® technologies, have demonstrated improved production performance over a large population of wells completed in the Permian Basin.
• Customer efforts to improve their returns on capital could continue to provide a buffer against headwinds and result in further market share gains in 2024. 

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• Gogo boasts a unique and extensive infrastructure, including over 250 ground-based towers, providing strong coverage and high-quality connectivity to private jet passengers.
• The company’s stock price has been undervalued due to concerns about competition from Starlink, execution issues with its 5G service, and investor perceptions associated with its divested commercial aviation business.
• However, Gogo is actively addressing these concerns and has a clear growth trajectory. As cash flows increase after completing investments in 5G and low-Earth orbit services, the stock could potentially triple in value by 2026. The company’s dominant market position and durable competitive advantages contribute to low downside risks.

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• Continued strong asset performance across VAALCO’s portfolio in Gabon, Egypt, and Canada contributed to 4Q23 production and sales at, or above, the high end of management’s November 7, 2023, updated outlook.
• 4Q23 working interest (WI) production and sales fell to 23.1-23.5 MBOE/d and 27.4-27.6 MBOE/d, compared with guidance of 22.9- 24.6 MBOE/d and 25.3-27.6 MBOE/d, respectively.
• 4Q23 net revenue interest (NRI) production and sales volumes averaged 17.9-18.2 MBOE/d and 21.725-22.125 MBOE/d, compared with guidance of 17.6-19.4 MBOE/d and 19.8-22.0 MBOE/d, respectively.

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• Vestis is in a favorable position to capitalize on the growth opportunities in the uniform rental and workplace supplies industry.
• The company has implemented operational improvements and expanded its salesforce, which will likely lead to improved margins.
• With a new Board of Directors and a refreshed management team, Vestis is expected to catch up with its competitors in terms of growth and profitability. The analysts project a 30% internal rate of return and a target price of $39/share by the end of 2025.

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• Observable crude inventories in key regions have steadily drawn down, reaching 40 million barrels below December levels.
• Global onshore crude inventory is at a record low of 4.4 billion barrels, signaling increased demand.
• Refinery runs and healthy refinery cracks and margins are drawing down on crude inventories, supported by strong gasoline cracks.

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• The increase in news articles mentioning tariff and trade war risks is making it difficult for cyclical currencies like the euro to factor in any potential growth outside of the US.
• US exceptionalism is evident in strong services ISM and relative equity performance, which is leading to the dollar’s dominance in capital flows.
• The Chinese yuan is facing bearish sentiment due to double-digit drawdowns in onshore equity indices, deepening deflation, weak sentiment in the housing market, and limited policy options for policymakers. Outbound travel restrictions during the Chinese New Year season also add to the pressure on the currency. However, there have been some positive signs in financial flows, such as stabilization in equity flows and increased bond purchases by foreigners. Overall, the outlook for the yuan remains bearish.

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• Gold platinum ratio (“GPR”) measures the price of gold relative to platinum. it is affected by recessions, monetary policy, and stock market returns.
• GPR has been rising since 2008, it has outperformed gold and platinum individually since 2006 and other gold spreads (gold-silver, gold-palladium, gold-copper) since 2000. 
• The outlook for both gold and platinum remains uncertain. A bullish view of the GPR looks more favorable.

• Ubiquiti (UI) reported fiscal second quarter (December) results showing sequential improvement in enterprise revenue while service provider remains a headwind for the business
• Ubiquiti introduced several products in the December quarter which started to gain customer traction. There could be momentum in the March quarter as customers become familiar with the new products
• The year over year revenue performance has been challenged with Ubiquiti lapping the initial customer enthusiasm about the Company having product in stock

• This is our first report on global footwear and apparel major, Deckers Outdoor.
• The company saw a strong fiscal third quarter for 2024, but the company did recognize certain risks and uncertainties that could potentially impact future performance.
• Total company revenue saw an increased 16% to reach $1.56 billion, largely thanks to full-price consumer demand.

• Gen Digital, like all businesses, experienced both ups and downs in its third quarter of 2024.
• Their fiscal year marked a tremendous opportunity for consumer cybersafety, with Genesis Digital consistently executing towards their goal.
• They reported cybersafety bookings growing to $1 billion, up by 4%, cybersafety revenue up 3%, and their 18th consecutive quarter of growth.

• Zoetis is the global leader in the animal health industry. It discovers, develops, manufactures and commercializes medicines, vaccines, diagnostic products and services.
• Zoetis counts with over 300 product lines, with 15 of them generating over 100M in annual sales.
• The latter are called blockbusters, and the company holds

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• Mettler-Toledo attracts a wide range of customers, from large corporations to individual researchers, by providing significant value and profitability for the company.
• The company’s business model is highly resilient, as 80% of its revenue comes from recurring sales of consumables, services, and software, ensuring stable cash flow.
• Mettler-Toledo has a strong track record of innovation, developing new products and solutions that address customer needs and industry trends, such as automation and digitization. 

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• Cocoa Reaches All-Time High – First Time since 1960 A long-held commodity price record has fallen: The price of NY cocoa futures has surged to almost $5,400 a ton, surpassing the $5,379 peak in place since 1977 ( roughly 46 years ago).
• Cocoa was one of the few commodities that hadn’t set a fresh nominal price record in the 2000s.
• The current rally is fuelled by the El Nino weather phenomenon which is causing drier temperatures in West Africa, where three-quarters of the world’s cocoa is produced – this fundamental weather event has now led to a short squeeze situation in the cocoa futures market.

• YE23 1P, 2P and 3P reserves were estimated at 48 mmbbl, 100 mmbbl and 200 mmbbl respectively.
• This represents an increase of 6%, 4% and 19% respectively compared to YE22.
• The YE23 1P and 2P reserves estimates imply a Reserves Replacement Ratio of 150% and 167% during 2023.