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  • What The Evolving Market Narrative Means For MTN Group’s Valuation

    What The Evolving Market Narrative Means For MTN Group’s Valuation

    MTN Group’s fair value estimate has inched up to about $176.89 from $172.50, even as expected revenue growth is nudged slightly lower and the discount rate holds steady at 16.73%. This subtle recalibration reflects how markets are increasingly rewarding clear execution and credible long term plans over short term headline numbers. Stay tuned to see how you can track these evolving valuation signals and follow the changing MTN Group narrative.

    Analyst Price Targets don’t always capture the full story. Head over to our Company Report to find new ways to value MTN Group.

    🐂 Bullish Takeaways

    • Among the more constructive voices, firms such as Truist, Stifel and Mizuho continue to rate Vail Resorts with Buy or Outperform stances, even as they trim price targets, signaling ongoing confidence in the long term earnings power that underpins valuation for MTN linked exposure.

    • Truist highlights that EBITDA was roughly in line with expectations helped by strong snowfall in Australia, while Stifel notes that recent results do not fundamentally alter the long run bull or bear debate, suggesting that analysts still reward consistent execution and clearer guidance on FY26 and FY27 earnings.

    • Mizuho, despite lowering its price target to $195, maintains an Outperform rating, framing the softer fiscal 2026 EBITDA outlook as underwhelming rather than thesis breaking, which helps anchor the upper band of fair value assumptions in current models.

    🐻 Bearish Takeaways

    • Jefferies flags leadership risk as a negative for MTN linked exposure, questioning whether Andre Maestrini is the right choice for a mature and challenging North American market, a concern that feeds into higher perceived execution risk and a tighter margin of safety around current valuations.

    • Barclays, BofA and Morgan Stanley all cut price targets, with Barclays moving to $145, BofA to $165 and Morgan Stanley to $146, citing disappointing pass sales trends, a below consensus initial FY26 outlook and a prolonged turnaround narrative, which together temper assumptions for growth momentum and multiple expansion.

    • Across these cautious notes, analysts stress that while turnaround plans show some potential, meaningful and sustainable growth may not emerge until FY27 at the earliest, reinforcing the idea that near term risks and execution milestones must be met before the market is willing to ascribe a richer valuation multiple to MTN related assets.

    Do your thoughts align with the Bull or Bear Analysts? Perhaps you think there’s more to the story. Head to the Simply Wall St Community to discover more perspectives or begin writing your own Narrative!

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  • Neurologist shares 5 warning signs of pollution’s impact that could lead to stroke: Dizziness, low energy and more

    Neurologist shares 5 warning signs of pollution’s impact that could lead to stroke: Dizziness, low energy and more

    Air pollution is not only harmful to your respiratory health but also to your overall well-being. It may seem like throat irritation and burning eyes are the most common signs, but the impact often runs much deeper, driving your health to a…

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  • Anna Gibson and Cameron Smith dazzle home crowd with “electric teamwork” at ISMF Ski Mountaineering World Cup Solitude

    Anna Gibson and Cameron Smith dazzle home crowd with “electric teamwork” at ISMF Ski Mountaineering World Cup Solitude

    Qualifying for Milano Cortina 2026: the battle within a battle

    Saturday’s (6 December) race had more ramifications than bragging rights, World Cup points and prize money. It was also the final chance for teams to earn points towards the Olympic…

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  • ‘Having a mentor keeps me out of trouble’

    ‘Having a mentor keeps me out of trouble’

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    Helen Drew,London political reporter

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    Dan says being mentored is making a difference to his future prospects

    “It keeps me busy, keeps me out of trouble, keeps me doing something and with the work we do as well, it gives me a…

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  • Ben Stokes' gritty 36 keeps England's Ashes hopes alive in second test – The Washington Post

    1. Ben Stokes’ gritty 36 keeps England’s Ashes hopes alive in second test  The Washington Post
    2. The Ashes 2025 LIVE: Australia vs England, second Test, Brisbane – cricket score, radio & highlights  BBC
    3. Ashes – Australia’s tail smokes and chars…

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  • Tarar warns of possible restrictions on PTI meetings

    Tarar warns of possible restrictions on PTI meetings





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  • Security forces kill 12 terrorists in Kalat – RADIO PAKISTAN

    1. Security forces kill 12 terrorists in Kalat  RADIO PAKISTAN
    2. Security forces kill 12 terrorists during IBO in Balochistan’s Kalat: ISPR  Dawn
    3. Nine terrorists killed in K-P IBO  The Express Tribune
    4. Pakistan’s army says nine TTP militants killed in…

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  • I don’t care if the stock market crashes in 2026. I’m buying bargain shares today

    I don’t care if the stock market crashes in 2026. I’m buying bargain shares today

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    Looking at both the UK and US stock markets right now, it seems a lot of investors are growing nervous of a potential correction or even a full-blown crash in 2026. And it’s easy to understand why.

    • Enormous capital is currently concentrated in AI and ‘Magnificent Seven’ stocks.

    • The S&P 500 is trading significantly ahead of its historical price-to-earnings ratio average, while the FTSE 100 sits at record highs.

    • Sticky inflation is driving up recession risk.

    • Geopolitical conflicts are on the rise.

    • The private credit markets are experiencing a steady upward trend in late payments and defaul.

    That’s obviously pretty scary. Yet despite these doomsday signals, I’m still drip feeding money into both UK and US stocks. Here’s what I’ve been buying and why.

    Hindsight is 20/20, and it’s easy to look back at previous market downturns and say: “If only I had sold/bought when prices reached the top/bottom”.

    However, this often leads novice and even expert investors into the trap of thinking they can successfully time the market the next time.

    The reality is, in the short term, the stock market’s near-impossible to predict. And there are countless examples of investing legends like Michael Burry or Jeremy Grantham calling for catastrophes that never materialise, resulting in massive opportunity costs.

    Instead, history’s shown that the best performers are those who remain invested and continue to top up their positions if volatility does indeed rear its ugly head. With that in mind, here’s what I’m doing now.

    I would be lying if I said the current investing environment doesn’t make me a little nervous. And I’ve subsequently increased my portfolio’s cash position as a hedge against potential volatility. But I’m also still deploying capital where opportunities emerge.

    Even with stock markets near record highs, there are still plenty of under-the-radar bargains to explore. And one that I’ve recently taken advantage of is Ecora Resources (LSE:ECOR).

    The business specialises in providing alternative financing solutions for mining enterprises, to help get shovels in the ground in exchange for a small lifetime royalty. It’s certainly a niche business. But it’s one that some of the largest mining companies rely upon, including Rio Tinto, BNP, and Vale, among others.

    What makes Ecora interesting right now is the firm’s strategic pivot away from coal towards critical metals such as copper, cobalt, and nickel. 2025 marks the first year in the company’s history where these metals contributed more than 50% of revenue, on track to reach 85% by 2030.

    Copper’s now the new heart of Ecora’s portfolio. And with demand expected to vastly outpace global supply over the next decade, management’s investments over the last five years are starting to pay off at an accelerating pace.

    Obviously, investing even in a royalty resources business comes with risks. If the supply/demand dynamics of copper fail to materialise, Ecora’s growth trajectory could be disrupted. And even if that doesn’t happen, unexpected production delays across its portfolio of projects could still hamper progress, likely resulting in share price volatility.

    Nevertheless, while Ecora shares have already more than doubled since April, they remain massively undervalued compared to this medium-to-long-term growth opportunity, in my opinion. That’s why I’ve already snapped up some shares for my own portfolio.

    The post I don’t care if the stock market crashes in 2026. I’m buying bargain shares today appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.

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    Zaven Boyrazian has positions in Ecora Resources Plc. The Motley Fool UK has recommended Ecora Resources Plc. Views expressed on the companies mentioned in this article are those of the writer and therefore may differ from the official recommendations we make in our subscription services such as Share Advisor, Hidden Winners and Pro. Here at The Motley Fool we believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors.

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  • ‘SNL’ recap: Melissa McCarthy demonstrates why she’s a repeat host

    ‘SNL’ recap: Melissa McCarthy demonstrates why she’s a repeat host

    Along with Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin, Melissa McCarthy is one of those performers who’s been on “Saturday Night Live” so many times, as a host or making extremely memorable guest appearances, that it’s easy to forget she wasn’t an…

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