Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the recent fluctuations in the U.S. employment data and its implications for market sentiment, particularly regarding the Federal Reserve's potential interest rate cuts and the impact on precious metals prices [2][3][25]. Economic Indicators - Recent U.S. economic indicators, including employment data, consumer confidence, and corporate earnings, have shown improvement, leading to speculation about the Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions [2][25]. - The July non-farm payrolls report showed only 73,000 new jobs added, significantly below expectations, with prior months' figures also revised downwards, raising concerns about the reliability of U.S. employment data [2][25]. Market Sentiment - The market has begun to recognize the fragility of the U.S. employment situation, likening it to "the emperor's new clothes," which may lead to increased calls for interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve [3][26]. - Following the disappointing employment data, U.S. stock markets experienced a decline, which may be a temporary technical adjustment rather than a long-term trend [3][26]. Precious Metals Market - The article highlights the recent changes in managed positions for precious metals in the U.S. futures market, indicating a decrease in net long positions for gold and silver, while platinum saw a slight increase [5][9]. - As of July 29, net long positions for gold fell by 16.4% to 444 tons, marking the lowest level in three weeks, while silver's net long positions decreased by 3.6% to 6,786 tons [5][9]. - The correlation between gold and silver prices remains strong, with silver experiencing a more volatile market response compared to gold [9][12]. Federal Reserve's Interest Rate Outlook - The market anticipates that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates three times this year, with significant probabilities assigned to rate cuts in September, October, and December [3][25][24]. - The article suggests that if the Federal Reserve begins to cut rates but inflation pressures resurface, it will pose a significant challenge for future monetary policy [27]. Investment Strategies - The article emphasizes the importance of monitoring the gold-to-mining stock ratio as a forward-looking indicator for gold prices, suggesting that if gold prices rise while mining stocks decline, it may signal caution for investors [19][26]. - The gold-silver ratio, which measures market sentiment, has shown a rebound, indicating heightened risk awareness among investors [21][23].

Core Viewpoint - Graham reported a significant improvement in profitability for Q1 FY2026, with non-GAAP EPS of $0.45 exceeding analyst estimates, but GAAP revenue fell short of expectations at $55.5 million [1][2]. Financial Performance - Non-GAAP EPS increased by 36% year-over-year, from $0.33 in Q1 FY2025 to $0.45 in Q1 FY2026 [2][6]. - GAAP revenue was $55.5 million, which was below the expected $63.4 million, despite an 11% year-over-year increase [2][5]. - Gross margin improved to 26.5%, up 1.7 percentage points from the previous year, while operating margin rose to 8.9% compared to 6.5% in Q1 FY2025 [2][5]. - Adjusted EBITDA climbed 33% to $6.8 million [2][6]. Orders and Backlog - The total order figure reached $125.9 million, more than doubling compared to the same quarter last year, resulting in a record book-to-bill ratio of 2.3x [7][11]. - Backlog increased by 22% year-over-year to $482.9 million, with approximately 87% tied to Defense projects [7][11]. Business Strategy - Graham focuses on expanding into new markets, innovation, and deepening ties to U.S. defense programs while maintaining financial discipline [4][3]. - The integration of P3 Technologies has enhanced capabilities in turbomachinery, allowing for novel project pursuits [12]. Future Guidance - The company maintains its FY2026 guidance, projecting net sales between $225 million and $235 million and adjusted EBITDA of $22 million to $28 million [14]. - Capital expenditures for FY2026 are planned between $15 million and $18 million, targeting 8-10% annual organic revenue growth [14].

Group 1 - Loews Corporation announced the election of Jennifer VanBelle as a director and her appointment to the Audit Committee [1] - Jennifer VanBelle has over 25 years of experience at General Electric Company, where she held multiple senior roles simultaneously [2] - Loews Corporation operates in diversified sectors including insurance, energy, hospitality, and packaging [3]

Market Outlook - Infrastructure Capital Advisers 认为市场目前处于一年中表现较差的时期，但对市场持中性态度而非负面 [2] - Infrastructure Capital Advisers 预计标普 500 指数目标为 6600 点，并可能在年底超过该目标，但预计秋季表现不佳 [2] - 利率是判断科技股或传统经济、分红股票表现的关键指标 [6] - Infrastructure Capital Advisers 看好利率，10 年期国债收益率目标为 375% (375 basis points)，因此认为传统经济股票和分红股票将表现良好 [7] Investment Strategy & Portfolio - Infrastructure Capital Advisers 建议持有多元化投资组合 [2] - AMZA 基金（pipeline fund）最大的超配股之一是 LNG Cheniere，美国最大的液化天然气出口商，beta 值为 06 [3] - Infrastructure Capital Advisers 的 IAP 基金持有高 beta 股票，如金融股 Goldman Sachs 和 Morgan Stanley [3] - Infrastructure Capital Advisers 认为天然气是关键的过渡燃料，美国天然气比世界其他地区便宜 80% [4] - 美国总统及其团队正在推广美国出口，其他国家更容易同意购买比世界其他地区便宜 80% 的产品 [4] Risk Assessment - 大多数科技股的风险是市场平均水平的两倍，而 Infrastructure Capital Advisers 讨论的保守型股票的风险是市场平均水平的一半或更低 [7]

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Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Viewpoints of the Report - Overseas "rate - cut trading" is heating up, with the probability of a Fed rate cut in September reaching 94%. The dollar index has fallen, and the prices of gold, silver, and copper have rebounded, while OPEC+ production increases have pressured oil prices down. In China, the economy is in a weak recovery, the A - share market has risen with reduced trading volume, and the bond market has shown differentiation. The equity market may fluctuate and consolidate, and attention should be paid to bond market opportunities [2][3]. - The prices of precious metals, copper, and nickel are supported by the expectation of Fed rate cuts; the prices of aluminum, lead, tin, and industrial silicon face downward pressure due to factors such as inventory increases and weak demand; the price of lithium carbonate is in a state of multi - factor entanglement and fluctuates; the price of crude oil is affected by geopolitical factors and may fluctuate; the prices of steel products and iron ore are expected to fluctuate; the prices of soybean meal and rapeseed meal may fluctuate upward, and the price of palm oil may fluctuate and adjust [4][6][8][11][13][15][16][19][21][22][23][25] Summary According to Relevant Catalogs 1. Main Variety Views Macro - Overseas: Fed official Daly signaled a dovish stance. The probability of a Fed rate cut in September reached 94%, and the market expected three rate cuts this year. The dollar index fell to 98.6, the 10 - year U.S. Treasury yield dropped to 4.18%, and the U.S. stock market rebounded nearly 2%. The prices of gold, silver, and copper rebounded, while oil prices fell due to OPEC+ production increases. The reciprocal tariff 2.0 game is in the second half [2]. - Domestic: The economy is in a weak recovery. The A - share market rose with reduced trading volume, and the bond market showed differentiation. The equity market may fluctuate and consolidate, and attention should be paid to bond market opportunities [3]. Precious Metals - After the U.S. non - farm payrolls data was far lower than expected, the market's expectation of a Fed rate cut in September soared, boosting precious metal prices. Trump's tariff increase measures also increased inflation expectations and risk aversion, further boosting the price of gold. The short - term focus is on the resistance of the international gold price at $3450 per ounce, and the silver price may rebound more strongly after a significant correction [4][5]. Copper - Fed official Daly's dovish remarks and Trump's possible appointment of new Fed officials have increased the expectation of rate cuts, boosting market risk appetite and weakening the dollar index, which is beneficial to the metal market. The Skouries copper - gold project in Greece is expected to start production in early 2026, with an annual copper output of about 30,000 tons. It is expected that the Shanghai copper price will enter a rebound rhythm [6][7]. Aluminum - The EU will suspend tariff counter - measures against the U.S. for 6 months. Trump adjusted the tariff rates, and the average U.S. tariff reached 18.3%. The social inventory of aluminum continued to increase this week, and the spot market transaction premium continued to decline slightly. Macro and fundamental pressures have increased, and the aluminum price is expected to adjust [8]. Alumina - The futures price of alumina rose slightly. The futures spread structure is conducive to long - position roll - over, and the liquidity risk has decreased. The fundamental situation shows that the warehouse receipt inventory has not increased, the spot price is firm, and consumption is stable. It is expected that the alumina price will fluctuate [9]. Zinc - The EU's suspension of trade counter - measures against the U.S. and the market's expectation of a Fed rate cut in September have improved market risk appetite, and the zinc price has moved up slightly. However, the inventory continues to increase slightly, and the supply - demand pattern of increasing supply and weak demand remains unchanged. It is expected that the zinc price will fluctuate narrowly [10]. Lead - The lead price has fallen significantly, and the downstream consumption improvement is insufficient. The supply of primary lead and recycled lead is expected to recover, and the lead price will maintain a weak - side shock [11]. Tin - The operating rate of refined tin smelting enterprises has recovered, but the supply of tin ore and waste tin is still tight, and the downstream demand is weak. The social inventory has risen above 10,000 tons. It is expected that the tin price will fluctuate narrowly in the short term [13]. Industrial Silicon - The main contract of industrial silicon continued to decline. The supply is still shrinking, and the demand in the photovoltaic market is weak. The social inventory has increased, and the spot market price has been pressured. It is expected that the futures price will continue to adjust in the short term [14][15]. Lithium Carbonate - The futures price of lithium carbonate fluctuated weakly. The supply side was affected by the suspension of a lithium mine project in Nigeria and the successful commissioning of a lithium carbonate project in Sichuan. The policy is in a state of correction, and the market fundamentals are still weak. It is expected that the lithium price will fluctuate [16][17]. Nickel - The market's expectation of a Fed rate cut has increased, and the dollar index has fallen, pushing up the nickel price. The price of nickel ore is firm, and the price of Indonesian nickel iron has increased, but the cost pressure remains. The spot trading of pure nickel is okay. It is expected that the nickel price will continue to fluctuate under the influence of repeated macro - expectations [18]. Crude Oil - U.S. economic data is lower than expected, increasing the expectation of Fed rate cuts. Geopolitical factors focus on U.S. sanctions against Russia, with the deadline on August 8th. If sanctions are implemented, oil prices may rise; otherwise, they may give back previous gains. In the short term, the oil market outlook is unclear, and it is advisable to wait and see [19]. Steel Products - The futures prices of steel products fluctuated. The fifth round of coke price increases was fully implemented. The production of five major steel products remained stable, the apparent demand weakened significantly, and the inventory increased significantly. With the approaching of the military parade production restrictions in the north in mid - August, the supply contraction expectation is increasing. It is expected that the futures price will maintain a fluctuating trend [20][21]. Iron Ore - The futures price of iron ore fluctuated and rebounded. Overseas shipments decreased this week, while arrivals increased, and supply remained stable. The daily average pig iron production of steel mills decreased slightly but remained above 2.4 million tons. It is expected that the iron ore price will mainly fluctuate in the short term [22]. Soybean and Rapeseed Meal - The good - to - excellent rate of U.S. soybeans is 69%, at a relatively high level in the same period. The future precipitation in the U.S. soybean - producing areas is slightly lower than the average, with limited short - term impact. The domestic soybean purchase rhythm in the fourth quarter is slow, and the tight supply expectation may intensify. In the short term, the Dalian soybean meal may fluctuate upward [23][24]. Palm Oil - The market expects the inventory of Malaysian palm oil to increase in July. India's palm oil imports in July decreased, while soybean oil imports increased. The domestic palm oil inventory decreased slightly. In the short term, the palm oil price may fluctuate and adjust [25][27] 2. Metal Main Variety Trading Data - The report provides the closing prices, price changes, price change percentages, total trading volumes, total open interests, and price units of various metal futures contracts on August 4th, including copper, aluminum, zinc, lead, nickel, tin, gold, silver, steel products, iron ore, etc. [28] 3. Industrial Data Perspective - The report presents the price changes, inventory changes, and other data of metals such as copper, nickel, zinc, lead, aluminum, alumina, tin, and precious metals from August 1st to August 4th, including futures prices, spot prices, inventory levels, and basis [29][30][31]

Core Insights - Oneok Inc. reported revenue of $7.89 billion for the quarter ended June 2025, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 61.2% [1] - The company's EPS was $1.34, slightly up from $1.33 in the same quarter last year, with no EPS surprise as it matched the consensus estimate [1] Financial Performance - The reported revenue was below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $8.56 billion by 7.91% [1] - Adjusted EBITDA for Natural Gas Gathering and Processing was $540 million, slightly above the average estimate of $538.82 million [4] - Adjusted EBITDA for Refined Products & Crude was $557 million, exceeding the average estimate of $549.48 million [4] - Adjusted EBITDA for Natural Gas Pipelines reached $188 million, surpassing the average estimate of $145.59 million [4] - Adjusted EBITDA for Natural Gas Liquids was $673 million, below the average estimate of $725 million [4] Stock Performance - Oneok's shares have returned -3.8% over the past month, contrasting with the Zacks S&P 500 composite's increase of 0.6% [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating expected performance in line with the broader market [3]

Financial Performance - For Q2 2025, revenues were $2.4 billion with a net loss of $165 million, compared to revenues of $2.2 billion and a net loss of $331 million in Q2 2024 [1][7] - For the first half of 2025, revenues were $4.2 billion with a net loss of $587 million, compared to revenues of $4.7 billion and a net loss of $369 million in the same period of 2024 [2][9] - Adjusted EBITDA loss for Q2 2025 was $43 million, an improvement from a loss of $155 million in Q2 2024 [1][7] - Adjusted EBITDA loss for the first half of 2025 was $330 million, compared to a loss of $21 million in the first half of 2024 [2][25] Asset Valuation - As of June 30, 2025, the indicative net asset value increased by $252 million to approximately $3.3 billion compared to March 31, 2025 [3][7] - The total assets of the company were reported at $14.839 billion as of June 30, 2025, down from $16.279 billion at the end of 2024 [10] Distribution Information - The Board of Directors declared a quarterly distribution of $0.50 per depositary unit, to be paid on or about September 24, 2025 [4][7] - Depositary unitholders have until September 12, 2025, to elect to receive cash or additional depositary units [4] Business Segments - Icahn Enterprises operates in various sectors including Investment, Energy, Automotive, Food Packaging, Real Estate, Home Fashion, and Pharma [5]

Core Insights - Berkshire Hathaway reported a 4% year-over-year decline in second-quarter operating profit to $11.16 billion, primarily due to a decrease in insurance underwriting, despite higher profits in other sectors [2][3] - The company expressed concerns regarding the negative impacts of U.S. tariffs under President Donald Trump, indicating potential adverse consequences for its operating businesses and equity investments [2][3] - Berkshire's cash reserves slightly decreased to $344.1 billion from $347 billion, with no stock repurchases made in the first half of 2025 despite a more than 10% decline in share prices from a record high [4] Company Leadership Changes - Warren Buffett announced his plan to step down as CEO at the end of 2025, with Greg Abel set to take over, while Buffett will continue as chairman of the board [5]

Core Insights - The article discusses insights gained from analyzing over 200,000 regulatory filings, highlighting trends and patterns in the data [1] Group 1: Regulatory Filings Analysis - The analysis covers Canadian companies that are also listed in other markets, providing a comprehensive view of their regulatory compliance [1] - Key findings indicate that companies with robust regulatory practices tend to perform better in the market, suggesting a correlation between compliance and financial success [1] - The data reveals significant variations in filing accuracy and timeliness among different sectors, indicating areas for potential improvement [1] Group 2: Application of Insights - Companies can leverage these insights to enhance their regulatory strategies, potentially leading to improved investor confidence and market performance [1] - The article suggests that understanding regulatory trends can help companies anticipate changes and adapt their strategies accordingly [1] - It emphasizes the importance of continuous monitoring of regulatory filings to identify emerging risks and opportunities [1]