megainarmy/iStock via Getty Images Intro We last wrote on KT Corporation ( KT ) in August 2020 when we stamped a 'Buy' rating on the South Korean-based telecommunications company. Shares were trading at $10.46 at the time. For context, the KT corporation provides a whole host of telecommunications and non-telco services, incorporating the likes of data/cloud, security, mobile telecommunication ser...
megainarmy/iStock via Getty Images Intro We last wrote on KT Corporation ( KT ) in August 2020 when we stamped a 'Buy' rating on the South Korean-based telecommunications company. Shares were trading at $10.46 at the time. For context, the KT corporation provides a whole host of telecommunications and non-telco services, incorporating the likes of data/cloud, security, mobile telecommunication services, media offerings such as satellite TV, as well as IT and public telephone maintenance into its offerings. The company has a market cap of over $10 billion, which means a technical analysis study is beneficial here as we approach the release of the company's first-quarter earnings numbers in early May. Reasons for our bullishness back in 2020 were net profit gains, significant cash-flow generation, and encouraging technicals at the time, which we had earmarked as at least a bear-market rally to bring shares back up to the $15 level approximately, all things remaining equal. It is a given that the hurdle rate, with respect to cash flows covering predictable capex spend in a telecommunications stock such as KT, can be steep to say the least, but the company's sizable cash-flow trends at the time pointed to sustained share-price appreciation, which ultimately played out. As we see below, although (as we see below on the long-term chart) the share price managed to rally up to the depicted resistance level by the following year (2021), we finally got a convincing breakout above long-term bearish resistance in 2024, with shares now having reached $22 a share as I write (4/29/2026). This means shares have gained over 100% from a capital gain standpoint since August 2020, but actually over 160% when one includes the ramifications of KT's dividend payments. These are solid returns (despite having to wait for the upside breakout) as they easily beat the S&P's return (112%) over the 69 months. 30-Year Technical Chart Remains Bullish Despite Q4 Disappointment The 30-Year Chart dem...
Zbynek Pospisil With Tim Cook set to step down as chief executive in September, Apple’s ( AAPL ) quarterly results and Thursday earnings call are expected to center around the tech giant’s leadership transition, as well as its artificial intelligence strategy under incoming top boss John Ternus. Last week, Apple appointed longtime hardware chief Ternus as CEO, signalling the company’s stronger emp...
Zbynek Pospisil With Tim Cook set to step down as chief executive in September, Apple’s ( AAPL ) quarterly results and Thursday earnings call are expected to center around the tech giant’s leadership transition, as well as its artificial intelligence strategy under incoming top boss John Ternus. Last week, Apple appointed longtime hardware chief Ternus as CEO, signalling the company’s stronger emphasis on hardware innovation and a push to integrate AI capabilities into existing devices to maintain growth and compete with emerging AI technologies. “We expect Cook and Co. to expand on the company’s AI strategy on the call as the Street looks for more insights into AAPL's plans to revamp Siri to drive its AI strategy,” noted Wedbush analyst Dan Ives, adding that it’s time for Apple to lay down the blueprint to accelerate its AI strategy in 2026. Analysts are positive that Apple will report a strong quarter, helped by continued strength in iPhone, Mac, and Services revenue. Ives believes that the Street’s top-line estimate for Apple is beatable given the strength of iPhone 17, including a major rebound in China. Earlier in January, Apple’s strong results helped by a strong demand for its iPhones and a sharp rebound in China calmed investors’ worries around the global shortage in memory chip. UBS analyst David Vogt said along with a “slight” upside to the consensus, based on Mac and iPhone-related strength, he is also expecting a “solid” offering for the June quarter. “In addition, solid demand for the Mac portfolio in part driven by initial success of the lower priced 'Neo' as well as demand for the 'mini' increasingly used to run AI agents like OpenClaw should drive incremental upside relative to our expectations,” Vogt stated. Apple, in March, launched its low-cost MacBook Neo, aimed to compete with Google Chromebooks and the Microsoft Surface. The company also unveiled the iPhone 17e and an updated version of the iPad Air, along with new versions of the MacBook Air...
imaginima/iStock via Getty Images SoFi Technologies, Inc. ( SOFI ) continued to deliver decent results for its first fiscal quarter, yet shares tanked more than 9% immediately after the release in pre-market trading amid management not raising FY 2026 guidance. The Fintech, which has developed a core business focus on both Lending and Financial Services products, is growing hand over fist, mainly ...
imaginima/iStock via Getty Images SoFi Technologies, Inc. ( SOFI ) continued to deliver decent results for its first fiscal quarter, yet shares tanked more than 9% immediately after the release in pre-market trading amid management not raising FY 2026 guidance. The Fintech, which has developed a core business focus on both Lending and Financial Services products, is growing hand over fist, mainly because of its ability to funnel new customers into its personal finance ecosystem. SoFi experienced a valuation drawdown, which, in my opinion, is not deserved given that the Fintech's growth prospects are fully intact. The correction, however, creates an engagement opportunity for investors looking to buy one of the fastest-growing Fintechs in the market at a really attractive price. I believe the market underestimates the platform's growth potential and confirm my Strong Buy rating on the financial services franchise. Data by YCharts Previous rating Shares of SoFi were a Strong Buy for me in February— Strong Revaluation Catalyst In 2026 — because the Fintech platform saw massive success in getting customers to sign on to its highly profitable Financial Services business. The Fintech continued to see strong growth in Q1 '26 across its portfolio, and its profitability is surging. A key reason for this is the expansion of its customer base, which gives SoFi considerable growth momentum that should last all the way throughout 2026. Strong growth and profit upswing in 2026 The personal finance platform beat the top-line estimate by a margin of $50M on Wednesday due to robust demand for Financial Services and Lending products: SoFi published $0.12 per share in normalized earnings, which matched the consensus estimate exactly. Revenues beat and were published at $1.1B. For SoFi, strong business momentum continued in the first quarter, with the Fintech platform seeing massive momentum across its key performance metrics, such as net revenue, adjusted EBITDA, and EPS. The Fintech,...
Wigmore Hall, London The Stockholm-based chamber ensemble, led by violinist Hugo Ticciati, brought a programme that linked Auerbach and Janáček to Golijov – with clarinettist Christoffer Sundqvist the hypnotic soloist - and Mahler A solo violin and viola lament in ghostly harmonics, sounds skimming and slipping glassily off one another. Christ’s sinews snap in the explosive pizzicato of two double...
Wigmore Hall, London The Stockholm-based chamber ensemble, led by violinist Hugo Ticciati, brought a programme that linked Auerbach and Janáček to Golijov – with clarinettist Christoffer Sundqvist the hypnotic soloist - and Mahler A solo violin and viola lament in ghostly harmonics, sounds skimming and slipping glassily off one another. Christ’s sinews snap in the explosive pizzicato of two double basses, before a vibraphone takes over: counterpoint suspended like drops of blood in a bowl of water, harmony smudging into cloudy new shapes. It’s Pergolesi – his famous Stabat Mater – as only Lera Auerbach could hear it, her 2005 Sogno di Stabat Mater a concert-opener that’s O/Modernt in microcosm. Violinist Hugo Ticciati’s flexible Stockholm-based chamber ensemble (whose name translates to “Un/Modern”) has spent well over a decade expanding our ears and minds, making the old new and the new old through unexpected musical juxtapositions, arrangements and dialogues. Continue reading...
* In accordance with IFRS 5, the 2025 comparative data have been restated to reflect the classification of the United Kingdom and the divested telecoms business in Spain as discontinued operations at the end of 2025.
* In accordance with IFRS 5, the 2025 comparative data have been restated to reflect the classification of the United Kingdom and the divested telecoms business in Spain as discontinued operations at the end of 2025.
With one-year EPS and revenue growth estimates of 32.89% and 21.40%, respectively, Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ:SMCI) earns a place on our list of the best growth stocks to buy and hold in 2026. Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ:SMCI) is an interesting name to watch as of April 23, 2026. Analyst opinion on the stock […]
With one-year EPS and revenue growth estimates of 32.89% and 21.40%, respectively, Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ:SMCI) earns a place on our list of the best growth stocks to buy and hold in 2026. Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ:SMCI) is an interesting name to watch as of April 23, 2026. Analyst opinion on the stock […]
With one-year EPS and revenue growth estimates of 34.77% and 30.61%, respectively, NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) earns a place on our list of the best growth stocks to buy and hold in 2026. NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) heads into late April 2026 with robust analyst backing. As of April 23, 2026, 94% of analysts covering the stock […]
With one-year EPS and revenue growth estimates of 34.77% and 30.61%, respectively, NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) earns a place on our list of the best growth stocks to buy and hold in 2026. NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) heads into late April 2026 with robust analyst backing. As of April 23, 2026, 94% of analysts covering the stock […]
Backed by one-year EPS and revenue growth estimates of 22.42% and 11.61%, respectively, Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) ranks among the best growth stocks to buy and hold in 2026. The stock has 14% upside potential as of April 23, 2026. Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) heads into late April 2026 with solid analyst backing. BMO Capital raised its […]
Backed by one-year EPS and revenue growth estimates of 22.42% and 11.61%, respectively, Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) ranks among the best growth stocks to buy and hold in 2026. The stock has 14% upside potential as of April 23, 2026. Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) heads into late April 2026 with solid analyst backing. BMO Capital raised its […]
Reform leader went public after approach from Guardian, but does his claim stack up that money was for his security? Nigel Farage was given undisclosed £5m by crypto billionaire in 2024 Nigel Farage has admitted he received a personal gift of £5m from the Reform UK mega-donor Christopher Harborne shortly before the general election in 2024. He did not disclose that gift at the time. And he made no...
Reform leader went public after approach from Guardian, but does his claim stack up that money was for his security? Nigel Farage was given undisclosed £5m by crypto billionaire in 2024 Nigel Farage has admitted he received a personal gift of £5m from the Reform UK mega-donor Christopher Harborne shortly before the general election in 2024. He did not disclose that gift at the time. And he made no mention of it since. That is, until Wednesday morning, when the Daily Telegraph published a story in which Farage admitted receiving the money from Harborne – saying it was for his personal security. Continue reading...
Denis_prof/iStock via Getty Images Dorman ( DORM ) has had a tough start to the year, down over 10%. The company is an exceptional aftermarket parts supplier with favorable long-term market dynamics at its disposal. With a stable balance sheet, solid top-line growth, and a clear path towards years of earnings growth and free cash flow, the stock looks like a bargain today, especially ahead of a si...
Denis_prof/iStock via Getty Images Dorman ( DORM ) has had a tough start to the year, down over 10%. The company is an exceptional aftermarket parts supplier with favorable long-term market dynamics at its disposal. With a stable balance sheet, solid top-line growth, and a clear path towards years of earnings growth and free cash flow, the stock looks like a bargain today, especially ahead of a sizable Q1 earnings beat. Business Profile Dorman is a leading supplier of replacement and upgrade parts for motor vehicles in the aftermarket industry. The company supplies these parts for all sorts of vehicle types, including the spectrum of light-, medium-, and heavy-duty trucks, as well as specialty vehicles like ATVs. The parts count that the company is able to supply continues to grow each year, with Dorman now up to 144,000 unique parts (up from 138,000 in 2024) on an ex-private label basis. The company has three segments: Light Duty, Heavy Duty, and Specialty Vehicle. The parts the company purchases are sourced 38% from China, 23% from 3rd party suppliers in the United States, and the balance is global third party. The heavy importing of parts means that the company is subject to tariffs, as 77% comes from international. Geographically, the company primarily supplies North America. There is some distribution into Canada and Mexico, as well as Europe, the Middle East, and Australia, but investors should largely view Dorman as a domestic company. The company has approximately 9,000 active accounts. While this seems like a diversified customer base, it should be noted that they actually have two customers over the 10% concentration threshold and that these two combine to be 40% of net sales. It is not disclosed who they are. The aftermarket distribution industry can be difficult. An OEM wants an increasing aftermarket mix because selling parts comes at a much higher margin than selling original equipment. Additionally, OEMs can sell into their dealership networks, which ...
The Bank of Canada held its policy rate at 2.25% on Wednesday for a fourth straight meeting, noting that the Middle East conflict and U.S. trade policies both continue to be "ongoing sources of uncertainty." iShares MSCI Canada ETF ( EWC ) slipped 0.7% in midday trading. The Canadian dollar ( CAD:USD ) ticked up 0.1% against the U.S. dollar to C$1.36714 per greenback. The Invesco CurrencyShares Ca...
The Bank of Canada held its policy rate at 2.25% on Wednesday for a fourth straight meeting, noting that the Middle East conflict and U.S. trade policies both continue to be "ongoing sources of uncertainty." iShares MSCI Canada ETF ( EWC ) slipped 0.7% in midday trading. The Canadian dollar ( CAD:USD ) ticked up 0.1% against the U.S. dollar to C$1.36714 per greenback. The Invesco CurrencyShares Canadian Dollar Trust ETF ( FXC ) rose less than 0.1%. "Governing Council is looking through the war’s immediate impact on inflation but will not let higher energy prices become persistent inflation," the central bank's policymakers said in a statement. "As the outlook evolves, we stand ready to respond as needed." The Bank of Canada observed that the Iran war has triggered " sharply higher energy prices and transportation disruptions, diminishing growth prospects in oil-importing countries and boosting inflation worldwide." However, the outlook for Canada's economic growth is little changed from the bank's January projection. Canadian CPI rose to 2.4% in March due to higher gasoline prices, and core inflation held at just above 2%. "CPI inflation will likely rise further in April to about 3%," the BOC said. "Based on the assumption that oil prices will ease, inflation is forecast to come down to the 2% target early next year and remain around 2% over the projection horizon." More on iShares MSCI Canada ETF, Invesco CurrencyShares Canadian Dollar Trust ETF FXC: Understanding The Benefits And Risks Of Adding CAD Currency Exposure To Your Portfolio EWC: Canadian Stocks Can Keep On Delivering The Canadian Dollar Loves Conflict - Has The CAD Reached A Long-Term Bottom? Canada to launch its first sovereign wealth fund with initial C$25B funding Carney says U.S. ties are now weaknesses; Lutnick slams Canada's trade strategy
The fashion and magazine industries have had a makeover but this glossy knock-off reunites the old team – and recycles the old plot – with style Twenty years have gone by; the fashion and publishing worlds have changed but Satan’s clothing and accessory choices are pretty much what they were. It’s time for a sprightly and amiable sequel to the adored mid-00s Manhattan romcom that followed the adve...
The fashion and magazine industries have had a makeover but this glossy knock-off reunites the old team – and recycles the old plot – with style Twenty years have gone by; the fashion and publishing worlds have changed but Satan’s clothing and accessory choices are pretty much what they were. It’s time for a sprightly and amiable sequel to the adored mid-00s Manhattan romcom that followed the adventures of would-be serious writer and saucer-eyed ingenue Andrea “Andy” Sachs, played by Anne Hathaway. Straight out of college in one of the flyover states, she fluked a job at iconic New York fashion magazine Runway, edited by the terrifying and amusingly surnamed Miranda Priestly, played of course by Meryl Streep. Miranda doesn’t look a day older in the sequel, and nor does Nigel, played by Stanley Tucci, still in post as her loyal, worldly, privately melancholy second-in-command. This follow-up is fun, though let down by Andy’s bafflingly dreary and chemistry-free romance with a dull Australian real estate magnate (a tepid role for Patrick Brammall from TV’s Colin from Accounts). Miranda’s latest submissive prince-consort boyfriend is played by Kenneth Branagh, bizarrely the lead violinist in a string quartet. The film also gives us a lot of star-fan cameos – this is usually a bad sign, but managed well enough here. Not the big cameo though, not the one they were surely chasing, the white whale of cameos: Anna Wintour, the Vogue editor on whom Priestly is modelled. Continue reading...