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The U.S.-Ukraine minerals agreement gives U.S. firms access to Ukraine’s rare earths, lithium, and hydrocarbons in exchange for ongoing aid and a revenue-sharing model. The deal establishes a reinvestment fund for infrastructure and energy development, though the governance structure remains incomplete. Ukraine’s Parliament must still ratify the agreement, and the war adds significant uncertainty. Several U.S. and European mining and defense companies are reportedly assessing opportunities. With no production timeline and limited transparency rules, the arrangement reflects geopolitical positioning as much as economic strategy. However, investors are watching for signs of stability before capital begins to flow at scale. [more]
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We have written a 9-page Update Report on DATA Communications Management (DCM) after it announced preliminary fiscal 2024 financial results, with revenue expected between $478M and $480M, slightly below prior estimates. Adjusted EBITDA is projected at $62M to $64M, in line with expectations. The Company also introduced a dividend program, including a special dividend of $0.20 per share and a regular quarterly dividend of $0.025 per share. Revenue was impacted by project timing shifts, the exit from low-margin accounts, and the Canada Post strike, but cost efficiencies from the Moore Canada Corporation integration supported profitability. Final results will be released on March 12, 2025. [more]
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Edgewater Wireless Systems (TSXV: YFI) developed Spectrum Slicing technology to address growing Wi-Fi congestion caused by the proliferation of connected devices. Its patented approach splits a single Wi-Fi channel into multiple streams, improving capacity, latency, and performance. Backed by successful pilots and strategic partnerships, Edgewater is releasing its next-generation solution and scaling production of its MLX 488 chip, integrating AI to optimize traffic. The Company’s IP value is estimated between $90 to $180 million, far above its current market cap. Positioned as a fabless semiconductor innovator, Edgewater is targeting enterprise, residential, and IIoT markets as Wi-Fi demands increase globally. [more]
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Nvidia’s stock surge underscores the AI chip industry’s evolution, with a pivot towards specialized AI applications. This shift highlights the importance of Electronic Design Automation (EDA) software in developing custom AI chips. As the EDA market anticipates robust growth, companies like Synopsys and Cadence emerge as key players. Investors are eyeing valuation metrics closely, as these tools become critical in assessing the burgeoning sector’s financial health and growth potential. [more]
