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BTIG Boosts Netskope Target to $22, Flags Insider Buying as Profitability Lags
BTIG raised its Netskope price target to $22 from $18, citing cloud security momentum. But a GF Score of 10/100 and negative earnings leave the buy case dependent on narrowing losses.
RPM Beats Q1 EPS Estimate, Guides Moderate Sales Growth
RPM International posted Q1 EPS of $1.98, $0.03 above consensus, and guided for low- to mid-single-digit sales growth. The stock's P/E of 18.45 sits below its five-year median of 23.58.
Citi Tops Global IPO Underwriting in 2023, Surpassing Goldman Sachs
Citi tops 2023 IPO underwriting with SpaceX $86B deal. Dividend yield 1.97%, payout ratio 25% support income safety, but guru trimming and $23M insider sales signal caution.
World Bank Raises East Asia Forecast; Vietnam ETF (VNM) Near Fair Value
World Bank raised East Asia growth forecast to 4.5% for 2026, citing AI hardware demand. Vietnam outlook at 7.4%. VNM ETF trades near its GF Value of $16.55, with a GF Score of 74.
Halliburton Exits Falklands Sea Lion Project on Argentine Pressure
Halliburton exits the Sea Lion oil project near the Falkland Islands after Argentine President Milei tightens sovereignty enforcement. The 1.7 billion-barrel field loses a key contractor.
Hindalco, AluChem Scrap Specialty Alumina Deal on Extended Delays
Hindalco and AluChem scrap specialty alumina deal with no penalty. HDFC Bank CEO, DLF sell-out, Ola pledge, Gland Pharma deal also in focus.
Red Hill Minerals kicks off 1,700m drill program at Broken Hill
Red Hill Minerals starts 1,700m diamond drilling at Furiosa copper-gold and Dementus lead-zinc-silver targets, testing for BHT-style mineralisation after 2025 surveys refined the structural model.
US Refinery Shrinkage Leaves Fuel Supply With Thin Cushion
US refinery capacity is shrinking as aging plants shut down, narrowing the cushion between fuel demand and production. The analysis says eight new refineries would be needed to restore a safe margin.
Jio Platforms IPO to List by End of October at $143-146 Billion
Jio Platforms' $3.8B IPO to list by end of October at $143-146B valuation, sources said. Anchor round before Dussehra, issue opens post-festival. First Reliance IPO since 2008.
5 Daily Habits That Built Charlie Munger's Investing Mind
Munger's five daily habits, from constant reading to inverting problems, compound like interest. Start with the one that feels least natural to you.
Financial Freedom Math: Stock Returns Key for Middle-Class Savers
A middle-class household needs 22.5 years at 4.5% real return. Lower stock returns stretch the timeline to 45 years for low savers. The savings rate matters more than returns.
Jio Platforms IPO at $143-146B valuation likely by month-end
Jio Platforms expected to list by end-October at $143-146B enterprise valuation, sources say. The $3.8B IPO, India's largest, follows overseas roadshows led by Akash Ambani.