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Junior Miner KINGSMEN RESOURCES (TSXV: KNG.V) Granted Option to Acquire 100% of the Gold/Silver Almoloya Project in the Parral Mining District, Chihuahua, Mexico Vancouver, British Columbia (Investorideas.com Newswire) Breaking silver stock news - Kingsmen Resources Ltd. (TSXV: KNG) (OTCQB: KNGRF) (FSE: TUY)  is pleased to report that the previously announced transaction to acquire an option (the "Option") to acquire a 100% interest in the Almoloya Gold/Silver project, located 30 km west of its 100%-ow ...

Core Viewpoint - The S&P 500 index is designed to reflect the stock market, and the inclusion of companies like AppLovin, despite controversies, is not an endorsement of their practices but rather a snapshot of market conditions at a given time [3][5][15]. Group 1: S&P 500 Inclusion Criteria - The S&P 500 has specific eligibility requirements based on size, liquidity, and profitability, but does not consider quality or behavior in its selection process [2]. - The index is not a stamp of approval for companies; it reflects the equities universe at a moment in time [3]. - The committee responsible for the index does not review every company annually, focusing instead on maintaining stability and sector weight consistency [12]. Group 2: AppLovin's Controversies - AppLovin faces accusations of ad fraud, illicit tracking of children, and connections to Chinese entities, leading to investigations by the SEC and state attorneys general [4]. - Despite these issues, AppLovin's stock has surged over 5,500% since the end of 2022, with a market capitalization exceeding $200 billion [5]. Group 3: Market Dynamics and Historical Context - The current market environment, characterized by a bull market and the AI boom, has allowed stocks with questionable fundamentals to rise significantly [10]. - Historical parallels are drawn to the dot-com era, where companies with shaky fundamentals were added to the S&P 500, only to be removed after the market correction [10][11]. Group 4: Investor Perception and Stock Performance - Inclusion in the S&P 500 is perceived as a milestone for companies, often leading to a temporary rise in stock prices due to index tracking funds needing to purchase shares [15][16]. - However, this inclusion does not alter the underlying fundamentals of the companies, and sustained performance is necessary for long-term stock price increases [16].

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On October 9, Scott Ladner, Chief Investment Officer at Horizon Investments, appeared on CNBC to suggest that AI remains the key market driver along with tech. Ladner stated that it’s important to go back to the fundamentals and broadly affirmed that the market is still a tech trade and an all-tech-driven, AI-driven market. He explained that this is driven not only by AI itself but also by the massive infrastructure that is needed for the scale of AI necessary to be built out and fused through the US and gl ...

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Core Insights - Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is expanding its manufacturing facilities internationally to meet the rising demand for AI and advanced computing chips [1][2] - The company aims to diversify its semiconductor supply chain and mitigate geopolitical risks through this expansion [2] Group 1: Expansion and Strategy - TSMC is constructing new fabs in the United States, Japan, and Germany [1][10] - The expansion is expected to help TSMC cater to the increasing demand for advanced nodes like 2nm and A16 chips [4] Group 2: Financial Performance - TSMC's revenues grew by 40.8% year over year to $33.1 billion in Q3 2025 [5] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate predicts revenue growth of 33.8% for 2025 and 20.6% for 2026 [5] Group 3: Margin and Cost Considerations - TSMC anticipates a near-term margin dilution of approximately 2%, potentially expanding to 3-4% as production scales [3][10] - The company believes that scale, automation, and government incentives will help close the cost gap associated with overseas operations [4][10] Group 4: Competitive Landscape - Intel is heavily investing in its foundry business, focusing on its 18A process for 1.8nm chips to compete with TSMC's upcoming N2 chips [6] - GlobalFoundries is also expanding its capacity in the U.S. and Europe, primarily focusing on mature nodes but seeing some AI-related demand [7] Group 5: Valuation and Estimates - TSMC's shares have increased by approximately 47.2% year to date, outperforming the Zacks Computer and Technology sector's gain of 23% [8] - The company trades at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 25.53, which is lower than the sector average of 28.98 [11] - Earnings estimates for 2025 and 2026 indicate a year-over-year increase of 44.9% and 20.4%, respectively, with recent upward revisions [13]

First Hawaiian (FHB) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.59 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.52 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.48 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +13.46%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this bank holding company would post earnings of $0.49 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.58, delivering a surprise of +18.37%.Over the last four quarters, ...

Illinois Tool Works (ITW) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.81 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.69 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.65 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +4.46%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this equipment manufacturer for the transportation, power, food and construction industries would post earnings of $2.56 per share when it actually produced earnings o ...

Gentex (GNTX) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.46 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.47 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.53 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of -2.13%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this maker of automatic-dimming rearview mirrors and other products would post earnings of $0.4 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.47, delivering a surprise of +17 ...