Industry Overview - Gold has gained approximately 26% year to date, currently trading near $3,030 per ounce, driven by geopolitical risks and a weaker U.S. dollar [1] - The Zacks Mining - Gold industry has increased by 39.1% year to date, outperforming the Zacks Basic Materials sector's 6.4% and the S&P 500's 0.7% [2] - Robust gold demand is anticipated to continue, with central banks expected to maintain a buying streak of over 1,000 tons [8] Demand and Supply Dynamics - Gold demand reached 1,206 tons in Q1 2025, the highest quarterly total since 2016, with central banks acquiring around 244 tons [4] - Investment demand surged 170% year over year to 552 tons, marking the strongest quarter since Q1 2022, driven largely by China [5] - Global gold ETFs saw inflows of 226.5 tons, with April marking the fifth consecutive monthly increase [6] Company Highlights Newmont - Newmont solidified its position as the world's largest gold producer after integrating Newcrest assets and is focusing on Tier 1 assets [10] - The company has a strong liquidity position and is pursuing several growth projects, including Tanami Expansion 2 and Ahafo North [11] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Newmont's 2025 earnings indicates a year-over-year growth of 12.6% [12] Agnico Eagle Mines - Agnico Eagle maintains a strong liquidity position and is advancing several projects expected to enhance production and cash flows [13] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Agnico Eagle's 2025 earnings suggests a year-over-year growth of 42.2% [14] Barrick Mining - Barrick Mining is well-positioned to benefit from key growth projects, including Goldrush and Pueblo Viejo plant expansion [15] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Barrick Mining's 2025 earnings indicates a year-over-year growth of 34.7% [17] Kinross Gold - Kinross Gold has a strong production profile and is advancing key development projects, including Great Bear and Round Mountain Phase X [19] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Kinross Gold's 2025 earnings suggests a year-over-year growth of 52.2% [21] New Gold - New Gold consolidated its interest in the New Afton mine to 100%, projecting a 37% increase in gold production between 2024 and 2027 [22] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for New Gold's 2025 earnings indicates a year-over-year growth of 91.25% [24]

Company Overview - CF Industries is one of the largest nitrogen producers in North America and is currently experiencing a constructive market environment for nitrogen pricing [3]. Recent Developments - The company has announced a joint venture with Mitsui and JERA to build a new plant in Louisiana, referred to as Blue Point, which will utilize autothermal reforming technology to produce over 1.4 million metric tons of blue ammonia [3]. - The new plant's production will partially be directed towards Asia, specifically Western Asia, while CF Industries will retain 40% of the economics from this venture [3]. Operational Performance - CF Industries reports that its plants are operating safely and productively, with a significant volume of product moving quickly into the market [3].

Enhancing Judicial System Efficiency in Greece: Drivers and Economic Impact Katherine Dai, Mariusz Jarmuzek, Ritong Qu, and Amira Rasekh SIP/2025/57 IMF Selected Issues Papers are prepared by IMF staff as background documentation for periodic consultations with member countries. It is based on the information available at the time it was completed on March 11, 2025. This paper is also published separately as IMF Country Report No 25/49. 2025 MAY © 2025 International Monetary Fund SIP/2025/57 IMF Selected Is ...

V i e w p o i n t | 19 May 2025 02:16:28 ET │ 12 pages China Economics Is the Exports-Driven Growth Model Back Amid Tariffs? CITI'S TAKE China's economy held up in April despite escalating trade tensions. The real growth rate could have been trailing at >5.0%YoY. The past exports-driven growth model appears to be back, at least for now. The production side was stronger than the demand side, and external demand outpaced domestic demand – both retail sales and fixed-asset investment weakened more than expecte ...

在谈到投资者回报方面，李明指出，2024年A股上市公司共实施分红2.4万亿元、回购股份1476亿元，均 创历史新高，越来越多的企业一年多次分红，沪深300指数股息率接近3.6%，回报投资者的稳定性、可 预期性进一步增强。"目前A股估值水平仍处于相对低位，沪深300市盈率12.6，明显低于境外市场主要 指数，配置价值进一步凸显。" 李明表示，当前境外投资者持有A股流通市值稳定在3万亿元规模，成为中国资本市场不可或缺的力 量。接下来，证监会将进一步加强对外开放顶层制度设计，着力推进规则、规制、管理、标准相容相 通，进一步提高境外上市备案管理质效，优化合格境外投资者等机制安排，支持符合条件的外资机构申 请新业务、设立新产品，不断健全跨境金融服务体系。 新华财经深圳5月19日电（记者卫韦华）5月19日，中国证监会副主席李明在2025全球投资者大会上表 示，随着资本市场投融资综合改革持续深化，中国资本市场的内在稳定性将进一步增强，未来将持续引 导上市公司积极通过现金分红、回购增持、并购重组等方式提升投资价值，不断打造高质量、有活力的 上市公司群体，为全球投资者提供更多优质的投资标的。 5月19日至5月20日，由深圳证券 ...

14 May 2025 Equity Research Report XCMG Constr Machinery (000425 CH) Buy: Executing well on reform strategy Domestic sales to rebound from three-year contraction: According to the China Construction Machinery Association, domestic excavator sales grew 16% y-o-y in April on replacement demand, and exports grew 19% y-o-y on a low base, leading to aggregate industry growth of 21.4% y-o-y in 4M25 (Exhibits 1-2), better than our expectation. XCMG's 1Q25 revenue growth accelerated due to solid growth of road mach ...

近日有消息称，美的生活电器事业部发生业务调整和人事"剧变"现象，包括2022年3月任职美的生活电 器事业部总裁的徐旻锋已经离职。对此消息，多位美的集团内部人士表示，徐旻锋早在去年9月时已经 离职，并非近期发生。目前许平平接任美的生活电器事业部总裁一职。 徐旻锋 家电行业分析师刘步尘告诉南都湾财社记者，目前，美的正在启动新一轮改革，这轮改革的特征是精减 人员与精简产品线同步进行，这是美的应对目前市场环境的重要举措。 值得一提的是，自2002年以来，美的生活电器事业部已先后经过了多次人事调整，其中黄健、甄少强、 李国林、傅蔚等均是前总裁。 徐旻锋去年11月陆续卸任12家公司职务 公开资料显示，徐旻锋毕业于华南理工大学高分子材料专业，毕业后即加入美的集团开启职业生涯。其 至今已在美的工作二十余年。在美的任职期间，徐旻锋经历了多次重要职位变动，他为集团史上最年轻 车间主任，并曾历任厨房电器事业部与热水器事业部总裁等重要管理岗位。2022年3月，美的集团通过 内部任命文件宣布，徐旻锋正式出任生活电器事业部总裁一职。 5月16日，多位美的集团内部人士表示，徐旻锋早在去年9月时已经离职，并非近期发生。 天眼查App显示，徐 ...

Last Friday, Enbridge Inc. (ENB) reported first-quarter 2025 earnings that exceeded expectations. This was driven by higher contributions from its major business segments like Liquids Pipelines, Gas Transmission, and Gas Distribution and Storage. Thus, the strong utilization of the asset base is contributing to a strong business outlook.Before analyzing the factors driving this positive outlook, let’s review the first-quarter results.ENB’s Q1 Earnings SnapshotEnbridge reported first-quarter adjusted earning ...

Summary of Astrana Health (ASTH) Conference Call Company Overview - **Company**: Astrana Health - **Industry**: Healthcare Delivery - **Business Model**: Partners with physicians to create managed healthcare networks, focusing on value-based arrangements with payers [4][6] Key Business Metrics - **Physician Partnerships**: Over 12,000 physicians [4] - **Patient Base**: Approximately 1,100,000 patients in value-based arrangements [5] - **Revenue Growth**: Reported a 53% year-over-year revenue growth in Q1 [7] - **Profitability**: Continues to grow profitability and generate cash [7] Recent Acquisition - **Acquisition of Prospect Health**: - **Transaction Value**: $745 million [8] - **Network Size**: 14,000 physicians serving around 600,000 patients [10] - **Geographic Focus**: Primarily Southern California [10] - **Financials**: Prospect generated $94 million in adjusted EBITDA and $1.2 billion in revenue in 2024 [13] - **Synergies Expected**: $12 to $15 million in cost-related synergies within the first 12 to 24 months [14] Integration and Risks - **Integration Experience**: Previous successful acquisitions have built operational capabilities for seamless integration [19] - **Potential Risks**: Concerns about provider network retention during integration; however, positive reception from physicians has been noted [22][24] - **Operational Risks**: Minimal due to similarities in operational models and existing technology platforms [21] Medicare and Market Trends - **Medicare Advantage**: Represents about 60% of Astrana's business; company is not seeing the same negative trends reported by competitors [39][40] - **Risk Adjustment**: Astrana's risk scores are stable and have improved, positioning the company favorably against upcoming reforms [41][42] - **Market Outlook**: Anticipates a material tailwind from Medicare Advantage rate adjustments [50] Medicaid Insights - **Revenue Impact**: Approximately $2.6 billion in revenue, with 28% from Medicaid; potential for a 20-30% reduction in Medicaid members due to stricter eligibility checks [57][58] - **Profitability**: Medicaid is the lowest margin business but still profitable [57] Commercial Business - **Growth Strategy**: Focus on partnerships with Anthem Blue Cross to build co-branded clinics [67] - **Risk Management**: Historically avoided full risk in commercial due to scale concerns, but may explore this in the future [68] Future Guidance - **2027 EBITDA Target**: $350 million, with conservative growth assumptions [69] - **Confidence in Projections**: Strong belief in achieving guidance based on current operational strategies and market conditions [72] Conclusion - **Long-term Vision**: Astrana aims to demonstrate the viability of running a profitable value-based care company while expanding its footprint in California and beyond [73][75] - **Market Position**: Positioned as a leading player in the healthcare delivery space with a focus on quality and cost-effective care [75]

Electronics maker Panasonic Holdings is cutting 10,000 jobs from its workforce. The Japan-based company announced the job cuts on Friday as part of a broader effort to increase its profitability moving forward.Of the 10,000 employees slated to lose their jobs, half will be workers in Japan, according to Panasonic. The other 5,000 will be in other countries.  "In terms of management reform, toward transformation into an organization where individual employees create higher productivity, the Company will thor ...