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Slowly Chipping Away: Microchip Technology, Inc
In January 2024, we published a report covering our short position on Microchip Technology Inc. (MCHP). Revenue shortfalls, strategic restructuring, leadership transitions, and market downgrades contributed to the decline in MCHP's stock value throughout 2024.
Clouded by competition: Oracle Corporation
Oracle Corporation’s pivot to cloud services has captured headlines, but we believe its growth potential is overestimated, creating a compelling short trade idea. Despite its efforts, Oracle faces stiff competition and significant challenges that may lead to disappointing earnings and missed revenue estimates in the near future.
Should Botswana Increase Minimum Wage to P4000?
Botswana’s new govt. proposed minimum wage increase to P4,000 represents a 203% jump from the current rate of P1,321 for general workers. While the move could significantly improve living standards and reduce income inequality in one of the world’s most unequal societies, it also poses risks to employment, business sustainability, and economic competitiveness.
Will 2025 Be South Africa’s Economic Turning Point?
A renewed political coalition and improving business confidence signal hope for South Africa's economy in 2025. However, challenges such as fiscal pressures, infrastructure deficits, and high unemployment underscore the need for sustained reforms and prudent governance to achieve meaningful growth.
Have You Even Tried This Energy Drink? Celsius Holdings - CELH
Beginning of 2024, Celsius Holdings (CELH) was a doing well in the energy drink market, riding high on the back of its partnership with PepsiCo (PEP). However, since mid-2024 a lot changed; PepsiCo’s inventory adjustments, combined with flatlining market share and valuation concerns, have cooled Celsius’s stock rise. Here, we analyze the company’s performance since our January report, explore recent developments, and assess its outlook. Investors were initially optimistic about the growth potential stemming from Celsius's expanded distribution network, driven by PepsiCo’s global reach. This optimism propelled the stock to new highs.
Who's organising the concerts you go to? Live Nation Entertainment
Live Nation Entertainment organises concerts and live music events. Its stock has risen 55% since we published a report on it in February and currently sits at all-time highs. As owners of Ticketmaster, it also offers ticketing services, advertising, and promotion. It manages venues, promotes concerts, and connects artists with fans worldwide, hosting millions of attendees annually at its events. The company also invests in expanding and enhancing venues to improve fan experiences and drive growth.
Where are you going to Fuel your Electric Car? EVGO
EVGO, which builds and owns an EV charging stations has been one of our best performing stocks since July when we first published a report on it. Yesterday they released their Q3 earnings and we're going to revisit the investment idea in this article
The Rise of Fintech Giants: Central Asia
Explore how Kaspi, a Kazakhstan company we analysed earlier this year has an innovative blend of finance, e-commerce, and digital payments and is reshaping Central Asia's economy. Discover the trends driving fintech growth in emerging markets.