证券研究报告 2025年05月01日 策略报告：投资策略 分析师 林晨 SAC执业证书编号：S1110524040002 联系人 汪书慧 联系人 陈英奇 请务必阅读正文之后的信息披露和免责申明 1 摘要 部分指标延续上月走势，交易情绪持续降温、资产联动指标依然位于极值位置。我们将4大类指标展开进行分析，最新监测结论如下表所示： 1）资产联动指标中股债相关指标显示目前股票相对债券的配置价值在长周期上仍处高位，ERP处于1倍标准差之上；市场配置指标方面，目前全A 指数PE估值为18.5，大部分宽基指数PE估值历史分位数位于50%以下，创业板指PE估值历史分位数低于10%，估值相对偏低，估值分化程度较上月 基本持平。 5月，应对"特朗普"不确定 A股动静框架之静态指标 作者： 分析师 吴开达 SAC执业证书编号：S1110524030001 2）市场交易/情绪指标方面，换手率、成交额占前高比例等均出现一定幅度下滑，表明市场交易热度持续降温，行业趋势指标较上月未有明显变 化，而个股趋势指标表明50周均线上方的个股比例较上月有所下滑。 3）投资者行为方面，回购规模大幅上升，产业资本减持规模大幅收窄，主体资金流较上月回落 ...

LONDON, May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Political risks rank among the top five risks on the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) risk register for 75% of global companies, with 11% identifying it as the number one risk. Highly exposed industries, such as contracting, transport and mining are disproportionately affected, according to the eighth annual Political Risk Survey and Report by Willis, a WTW business, (NASDAQ:WTW). The survey revealed that 58% of respondents anticipated a negative financial impact on ...

Core Viewpoint - Wellchange Holdings Company Limited has received a notification from Nasdaq regarding non-compliance with the minimum bid price requirement, having failed to maintain a bid price of $1.00 per share for 33 consecutive business days [1][2]. Compliance Status - Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) mandates that listed securities must maintain a minimum bid price of $1.00 per share [2]. - The company has been granted a compliance period of 180 calendar days, until October 27, 2025, to regain compliance [3]. - If the closing bid price reaches at least $1.00 per share for ten consecutive business days during this period, Nasdaq will confirm compliance [3]. Potential Actions - If compliance is not regained by the deadline, the company may be eligible for additional time, provided it meets other listing requirements and notifies Nasdaq of its intention to cure the deficiency [4]. - The company is considering options to regain compliance, which may include implementing a reverse stock split if necessary [4][5]. Company Overview - Wellchange Holdings Company Limited is an enterprise software solution provider based in Hong Kong, focusing on customized software solutions and cloud-based SaaS platforms [6]. - The company's mission is to assist small and medium businesses in digital transformation and resource-efficient growth through integrated ERP software solutions [6].

C3.ai (AI) and Palantir Technologies (PLTR) are two prominent players in the fast-growing enterprise AI software market. C3.ai provides a broad platform of AI applications and tools for businesses, while Palantir is known for its data analytics platforms used by government agencies and large companies. Both companies aim to help organizations harness big data and artificial intelligence to improve operations. They share similarities as high-growth “picks-and-shovels” plays on the AI trend, and each has seen ...

IDEX Biometrics ASA will hold its 2025 annual general meeting on Wednesday 21 May 2025 at 14.00 hours CET as an online meeting. There is no physical attendance option. Shareholders may attend online by PC, smartphone or tablet. The notice with attendance form has been sent to the shareholders today, and is also enclosed. The notice of the annual general meeting and the ancillary documents are also available at the company's web site, www.idexbiometrics.com , and can be requested from the company at no charg ...

Energy Transfer LP (ET) units appear to be relatively undervalued compared to the Zacks Oil and Gas Production Pipeline – MLB industry. The company's current trailing 12-month Enterprise Value to EBITDA (EV/EBITDA) ratio stands at 10.25X, which is below the industry average of 11.67X. This suggests that ET is currently trading at a discount relative to its peers.Energy Transfer owns a wide network of pipelines across the United States and is pursuing opportunities to serve growing power loads from new deman ...

Illinois Tool Works (ITW) Q1 2025 Earnings Call April 30, 2025 10:00 AM ET Speaker0 Good morning. My name is Lacey, and I will be your conference facilitator today. At this time, I would like to welcome everyone to the ITW's First Quarter Earnings Conference Call. All lines have been placed on mute to prevent any background noise. After the speakers' remarks, there will be a question and answer session. Session. And if needed, one follow-up question. You. Erin Linehan, Vice President of Investor Relations, ...

PPG Industries (PPG) Q1 2025 Earnings Call April 30, 2025 08:00 AM ET Company Participants Alejandro Lopez Bustamante - Director - IRTimothy Knavish - CEO & ChairmanKevin McCarthy - PartnerMichael Sison - Managing DirectorVincent Morales - Senior VP & CFOJohn Roberts - Managing DirectorFrank Mitsch - PresidentChristopher Parkinson - Managing DirectorMichael Leithead - Director - Equity ResearchJosh Spector - Executive Director Conference Call Participants David Begleiter - AnalystDuffy Fischer - AnalystGhan ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported sales of $3.7 billion for Q1 2025, a decrease of 4% compared to Q1 2024, primarily due to unfavorable foreign currency translation and business divestitures [7][9] - The first quarter segment EBITDA margin was 19.4%, and adjusted earnings per diluted share was $1.72 [9] - Approximately $400 million of stock was repurchased during the quarter, maintaining a strong balance sheet [9][20] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - In the Global Architectural Coatings segment, net sales were significantly impacted by unfavorable foreign currency translation, decreasing sales by 7% [11] - Performance Coatings segment saw a 9% increase in organic sales, with double-digit growth in Aerospace [13] - Industrial Coatings segment net sales declined due to foreign currency translation and divestiture impacts, with organic sales down less than 2% [16][17] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Organic sales growth in Asia was driven by strong performance in China, India, and Vietnam [7] - The U.S. achieved 4% organic sales growth after six quarters of declines, while European organic sales were down 1%, showing improvement compared to prior quarters [8] - Latin America saw slight organic sales growth, tempered by geopolitical uncertainties [8] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on executing its enterprise growth strategy launched in 2023, optimizing its portfolio, and investing in innovation [9][10] - PPG aims to navigate the current economic conditions by leveraging its diversified global business portfolio and flexible manufacturing processes [21][22] - The company is committed to driving shareholder value through disciplined capital allocation and share repurchases [20][86] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's ability to navigate uncertainties due to its structural advantages and strong cash generation capabilities [22][24] - The company anticipates project spending in Mexico to resume as economic conditions stabilize, despite current pauses [32][33] - Management reaffirmed full-year earnings per share guidance of $7.75 to $8.50, reflecting confidence in operational momentum and share gains [26][68] Other Important Information - The company issued €900 million of debt at 3.25% during the quarter, with upcoming euro debt maturities [19] - Management highlighted the importance of monitoring customer order patterns and adjusting operations accordingly in response to macroeconomic changes [22][24] Q&A Session Summary Question: How do you expect margins to trend in Q2 for Global Architectural? - Management expects margin recovery driven by sequential volume improvement and positive pricing [28][29] Question: How much was the COMEX business down in Q1? - The business was impacted by a pause in project-related spending, but core retail sales remained solid [30][31] Question: What is happening in the Refinish industry? - The lumpiness in sales is due to the two-step distribution model, but pricing remains strong due to the value proposition offered [35][36] Question: Can you unpack the sales guidance for Global Architectural Coatings? - Management expects project pauses in Mexico to continue into Q2, but anticipates improvements in Europe [42][46] Question: What are the expectations for Performance Coatings volume this year? - Management is confident in achieving mid-single-digit growth due to strong performance across various business units [50][52] Question: What is the impact of tariffs on the company? - The company has minimal impact from tariffs due to its localized sourcing strategy and is prepared to adjust pricing as necessary [60][61] Question: What is the split between residential and commercial in the COMEX business? - The core business is mostly residential, with recent expansions into project business [115] Question: What is the updated full-year currency EPS headwind? - The company expects a $0.09 impact from currency in Q1, which will diminish in subsequent quarters [117]

Core Insights - Capgemini has launched a pioneering perpetual Know-Your-Customer (pKYC) sandbox aimed at enabling financial institutions to transition from traditional KYC processes to a more dynamic, real-time compliance framework [1][4][5] Group 1: pKYC Sandbox Features - The pKYC sandbox provides a secure testing environment for financial institutions to innovate and visualize the effectiveness of their KYC processes without risking customer data [4][9] - It integrates best-of-breed RegTech solutions and allows for real-time visualization of pKYC in action, showcasing its benefits to regulators [4][5] - The sandbox is designed to be flexible and modular, enabling easy implementation across various cloud platforms and technologies [3][5] Group 2: Industry Context and Benefits - The shift to pKYC addresses the vulnerabilities of static KYC processes, which can be exploited by financial criminals, thereby enhancing compliance and reducing risks [4][5] - The sandbox facilitates rapid testing and operational readiness, helping firms identify bottlenecks and optimize workflows for full-scale deployment [9] - Capgemini's recent acquisition of Delta Capita BV strengthens its position as a leading provider of Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) solutions, enhancing its offerings in risk management and regulatory compliance [6][1] Group 3: Strategic Importance - The pKYC sandbox represents a significant advancement in compliance, aligning with regulators' expectations for responsible innovation in the financial services industry [4][5] - Capgemini's commitment to innovation in the FCC space is demonstrated through strategic partnerships and targeted investments, accelerating the industry's shift toward perpetual KYC [5][6]