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  • Assessing Revolve Group After a 9.3% Rally and Shifting Consumer Spending Trends

    Assessing Revolve Group After a 9.3% Rally and Shifting Consumer Spending Trends

    • Wondering if Revolve Group stock is a bargain or if there is more risk than reward? Let’s dig into what has been happening and what it might mean for value-focused investors.

    • Shares have rebounded nearly 9.3% over the last month, but are still down 28.0% year-to-date and 33.0% over the past year. This signals both volatility and renewed investor interest.

    • In recent weeks, headlines have highlighted shifting consumer spending trends and evolving online shopping habits. Both of these factors have contributed to the stock’s recent upswing. Expanding influencer partnerships and speculation over retail sector consolidation have also kept Revolve Group in the spotlight.

    • If you are looking at valuation, the company currently scores 0 out of 6 on our valuation checklist. There is plenty to unpack about the methods behind that result. Stick around as we break down different valuation approaches and reveal an even better way to get the full picture at the end.

    Revolve Group scores just 0/6 on our valuation checks. See what other red flags we found in the full valuation breakdown.

    A Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) model calculates a company’s intrinsic value by projecting its future cash flows and discounting them back to today’s value. This helps investors estimate what the business is truly worth right now, based on its expected ability to generate cash in the future.

    For Revolve Group, current Free Cash Flow is $66.6 million. Analysts forecast Free Cash Flow to be $62.05 million by 2026, and Simply Wall St projects values out to 2035, primarily extrapolating from available data after 2029. Over the next decade, the company’s cash flows are expected to stay within a tight range, hovering just above $60 million annually.

    Using this 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity model, the estimated intrinsic share value comes to $14.70. Compared to the current market price, this suggests the stock is about 64.5 percent overvalued.

    Result: OVERVALUED

    Our Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis suggests Revolve Group may be overvalued by 64.5%. Discover 914 undervalued stocks or create your own screener to find better value opportunities.

    RVLV Discounted Cash Flow as at Dec 2025

    Head to the Valuation section of our Company Report for more details on how we arrive at this Fair Value for Revolve Group.

    The Price-to-Earnings (PE) ratio is often the go-to valuation metric for companies that are consistently profitable, like Revolve Group. It offers a quick way to gauge how much investors are willing to pay for each dollar of earnings. This is especially useful for businesses with a steady track record of profitability.

    Growth expectations and overall risk play big roles in what is considered a “fair” PE ratio. If a company is growing quickly or taking less risk to generate strong profits, investors generally accept a higher PE. In contrast, for slower-growing or riskier companies, the fair multiple is typically lower.

    Currently, Revolve Group trades at a PE ratio of 31.07x. This is well above both the Specialty Retail industry average of 18.03x and the peer group average of 16.10x. At first glance, this suggests the stock trades at a significant premium to its sector.

    However, Simply Wall St’s proprietary “Fair Ratio” for Revolve Group is 16.04x. The Fair Ratio is designed to be a more tailored benchmark than using generic industry or peer averages because it accounts for factors specific to Revolve Group, including its earnings growth, profit margins, risk profile, and market capitalization. This approach provides a more nuanced estimate of a reasonable valuation multiple rather than a one-size-fits-all comparison.

    Comparing the Fair Ratio of 16.04x to Revolve Group’s current PE of 31.07x indicates that the stock is trading well above what would be considered reasonable based on its fundamentals.

    Result: OVERVALUED

    NYSE:RVLV PE Ratio as at Dec 2025
    NYSE:RVLV PE Ratio as at Dec 2025

    PE ratios tell one story, but what if the real opportunity lies elsewhere? Discover 1438 companies where insiders are betting big on explosive growth.

    Earlier, we mentioned there is an even better way to understand valuation, so let’s introduce you to Narratives. A Narrative is your personal story about a company, where you connect your beliefs about Revolve Group’s future, such as revenue growth, margins, and earnings estimates, to a financial forecast and ultimately a fair value for the stock.

    Unlike traditional models or static PE ratios, Narratives allow you to quickly and clearly outline your assumptions about the business, putting numbers behind the story and comparing your estimated fair value against the current price. This approach moves beyond the numbers, helping you see not only whether the price seems reasonable, but also if it aligns with your unique expectations.

    Best of all, Narratives are easy to use and are part of Simply Wall St’s popular Community page, where millions of investors create, share, and update their views. They are dynamic and automatically refresh when new information, such as earnings or news, impacts the company, so your story always stays relevant.

    For example, some investors see international expansion and AI-powered marketing lifting earnings and set a Fair Value above $30. Others focus on margin pressures and inventory risk, resulting in a value closer to $19. Narratives help you weigh these perspectives and decide if now is the right time for your own decision.

    Do you think there’s more to the story for Revolve Group? Head over to our Community to see what others are saying!

    NYSE:RVLV Community Fair Values as at Dec 2025
    NYSE:RVLV Community Fair Values as at Dec 2025

    This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.

    Companies discussed in this article include RVLV.

    Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? Get in touch with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team@simplywallst.com

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  • GovStack opens call for DPI training and challenge for govtech women leaders

    GovStack, an open-source community, has just launched an open call for the Women in GovTech challenge.  

     

    Themed around Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), the challenge entails training and mentorship, collaborative design sprints, and opportunities to showcase prototypes that emerge from this challenge. 

     

    Currently recruiting for the third cohort, this challenge follows successful editions in 2023-24 and 2025.

     

    The challenge is a joint initiative by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the World Bank, and the UN Office for Digital and Emerging Technologies (UN ODET), with support from UNDP. 

    What it is 

     

    The challenge brings together women innovators and digital leaders from around the world to co-design and prototype solutions that make DPI more inclusive, people-centred, and sustainable.  

     

    The programme continues to grow as a platform for learning, networking, and action, helping women shape the future of GovTech through open collaboration and global exchange. 

    Programme at a glance 

     

    The focus this year: moving beyond design to prototyping and real-world implementation pathways, to empower women to build citizen-centric digital government services.  

     

    Key themes include: 

    • Partnerships include: World Bank, UN Office for Digital and Emerging Technologies (UN-ODET), UNDP, academic partner University College London (UCL) IIPP, and the Open Source Ecosystem Enabler (OSEE) initiative.  

    Why it matters 

     

    Digital transformation is reshaping how governments serve their citizens, but women remain underrepresented in GovTech leadership and innovation. 

     

    The Women in GovTech challenge aims to close this gap by supporting women-led solutions that enhance inclusion, digital trust, and accessibility in public digital systems. 

     

    By combining technical mentorship, peer learning, and exposure to real-world DPI challenges, the programme equips participants with the knowledge and confidence to lead change in their institutions and communities. 

    Who can apply 

     

    The challenge is open to women from all regions and sectors who are ready to make digital governance more inclusive. 

    • Mentees: Women working in government, private sector, civil society or academia. Background is no bar. (roles might include project coordinator, service designer, policy/legal advisor, user research specialist, solution architect, developer/tech specialist).  

     

    Language of delivery: English. 

     

    Time commitment: approx. 1.5 hours/week for lectures, + 1 hour for networking sessions (3 weeks out of 6), plus optional office hours and + 2 hours/week for assignments/group work.  

    Timelines

     

    • Applications open: 3 November 2025  
    • Deadline for applications: 7 December 2025  
    • Selection announcements: 14 January 2026  
    • Training/Challenge period: February – March 2026 (6-week programme)  
    • Demo Day (final prototype pitches) – end of March 2026  
    • Graduation & alumni induction: Early April 2026  

    What participants can expect to gain:

     

    1. Hands-on experience designing and building digital government services with a modular/ building-block approach. 

    2. Deepened understanding of DPI Safeguards (inclusion, equity, safety) and how to embed them from the start.  

    3. Opportunities to pitch functional prototypes to ecosystem partners, with potential pathways toward implementation.  

    4. Access to an international network of women practitioners and leaders in GovTech, and inclusion in the alumni network.  

    5. Certification/recognition: Participants who complete all requirements receive a certificate of completion (and all participants a certificate of participation). 

    How to get started 

     

    Applications for the third cohort are now open until December 7, 2025.  

     

    Interested participants can apply via the official website: https://govstack.global/govstackwomen-in-govtech-challenge-wigtc-2026/ 

     

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    GovStack is a global multi-stakeholder initiative that promotes a DPI approach, empowering governments to design and implement their own scalable, interoperable, and citizen-centric digital public services using a modular architecture based on reusable digital building blocks. 

     

    The initiative was founded by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the governments of Estonia and Germany, and the Digital Impact Alliance at the United Nations Foundation in 2020. 

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  • South Korea's factory activity shrinks again on weak demand, PMI shows – Reuters

    1. South Korea’s factory activity shrinks again on weak demand, PMI shows  Reuters
    2. The output of South Korea’s service sector fell to -0.6%, down from 1.8%  VT Markets
    3. Koreas industrial output posts steepest drop in nearly 6 years in October  Tribune India
    4. S. Korea: Industrial output falls in Oct on base effect of chip production  lokmattimes.com
    5. Industrial output growth in South Korea fell to -4%, disappointing projections of -0.2%  VT Markets

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  • AUB Shares Tumble on End of $3.44 Billion Private-Equity Interest

    AUB Shares Tumble on End of $3.44 Billion Private-Equity Interest

    By Stuart Condie

    SYDNEY--AUB Group shares tumbled to an eight-month low after a private-equity consortium walked back a US$3.44 billion buyout offer following weeks of exclusive due diligence on the Australian insurance broker.

    After an hour of Monday's session, the stock was down by 18% at 30.69 Australian dollars, equivalent to about US$20.10.

    The drop came after AUB said EQT Group and CVC Capital Partners had indicated they wouldn't formalize their A$45-a-share indicative proposal.

    AUB said that discussions had ended and that its board still believed A$45 a share was an appropriate price.

    "The recent due diligence process, while demanding, has reaffirmed our confidence in our improvement initiatives and long-term growth prospects," AUB Chief Executive Michael Emmett said.

    Monday's fall took the stock to its lowest level since April, and below the A$32.10 it was at prior to Australian media reports of an all-cash proposal by Sweden's EQT.

    AUB confirmed the unsolicited proposal on Oct. 28 and granted EQT exclusive due diligence. On Nov. 10, AUB said that EQT had formed a consortium with CVC.

    Write to Stuart Condie at stuart.condie@wsj.com

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  • 2-Year JGB Yield Hits 1.000% for First Time in 17 Years – The Wall Street Journal

    1. 2-Year JGB Yield Hits 1.000% for First Time in 17 Years  The Wall Street Journal
    2. What Is Yen Carry Trade? The Nervousness That’s Gripping Global Markets  NDTV Profit
    3. Japan’s 2-year bond yield hits 17-year high ahead of BOJ Ueda’s speech  MarketScreener
    4. Japan Carry Trade Fears Grow as Kiyosaki Warns of Global Market Shake-Up  Blockonomi
    5. Treasury Yields Mixed as Markets Bet on Fed Cut  MSN

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  • Week Ahead for FX, Bonds: U.S. ISM, ADP Data in -2-

    Week Ahead for FX, Bonds: U.S. ISM, ADP Data in -2-

    The Philippines’s headline CPI likely eased slightly to 1.6% on year in November, ANZ Research economists wrote. Continued rice price deflation should keep food inflation contained, while a modest rise in electricity tariffs is expected to lift utilities inflation marginally, they said.

    Taiwan

    Taiwan is scheduled to release consumer inflation data for November, which will be watched for signs that price pressures on the island remain subdued.

    Though inflation picked up in October, it touched a four-year low in September and has been on a general downward trend over the past months, staying below the 2% level closely watched by the central bank.

    The central bank expects full-year inflation to come in at 1.75%, down from 2.18% in 2024.

    The government expects a cooler print too, having recently revised its 2025 CPI forecast to 1.67% from 1.76%. At the same time, it raised growth forecasts for the year amid easing trade tensions and strong export growth in the face of tariffs.

    If November's CPI print signals a benign backdrop, that could shape market expectations of when the central bank will decide to start lowering interest rates.

    Economists at ING expect CPI to moderate to 1.3% on year. But though inflation has remained below 2% since May, they reckon the central bank will remain on hold at its last meeting of the year in December amid stronger-than-expected economic growth.

    South Korea

    South Korea is scheduled to release trade and inflation data on Monday and Tuesday.

    Export growth from Asia's fourth largest economy likely picked up in November amid brisk semiconductor demand. A Wall Street Journal poll of seven economists forecasts a 6.7% on-year increase in overseas shipments, up from a revised 3.5% rise in October.

    Imports likely rose 2.9% on year, resulting in an estimated $8 billion trade surplus in November, compared with October's revised $6 billion surplus, the poll showed.

    Semiconductors likely led export growth, with shipments of autos and car parts to the U.S. also rebounding after a U.S. tariff cut to 15% from 25% on most Korean goods, including vehicles, said Citi Research economist Jin-Wook Kim.

    Headline inflation in November likely stayed above the central bank's 2.0% target for a third consecutive month. A WSJ poll of nine economists forecasts a 2.4% on-year CPI increase, unchanged from October.

    Higher fuel costs likely added to inflationary pressure, amid rising oil-import prices and a weaker won, the economists say. On a monthly basis, CPI likely edged down 0.2% in November after a 0.3% gain in October, the poll showed. The Bank of Korea recently raised its 2025 inflation forecast to 2.1% from 2.0%.

    Hong Kong

    Hong Kong is set to release October retail data on Monday. Investors will be watching for clues about consumer demand in Asia's financial hub.

    Retail sales returned to growth in September after a prolonged slump, though sentiment is expected to be dented after a fire this week that killed at least 94 people in Hong Kong.

    Any references to days are in local times.

    Write to Jessica Fleetham at jessica.fleetham@wsj.com and Jihye Lee at jihye.lee@wsj.com

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  • Lundin Mining Announces Updated Share Capital and Provides Update on Share Buybacks

    Lundin Mining Announces Updated Share Capital and Provides Update on Share Buybacks

    Lundin Mining Announces Updated Share Capital and Provides Update on Share Buybacks

    November 30, 2025

    VANCOUVER, BC, Nov. 30, 2025 /CNW/ – (TSX: LUN) (Nasdaq Stockholm: LUMI) Lundin Mining Corporation (“Lundin Mining” or the “Company”) reports the following updated share capital and voting rights, in accordance with the Swedish Financial Instruments Trading Act. View PDF version

    The number of issued and outstanding shares of the Company decreased by 808,293 to 855,747,541 common shares with voting rights as of November 30, 2025. The decrease in the number of issued and outstanding shares from October 31, 2025 to date is the result of share buybacks completed under the normal course issuer bid (“NCIB”), offset by the exercise of employee stock options or the vesting of employee share units.

    Normal Course Issuer Bid

    Under the Company’s shareholder distribution policy, the Company is committed to allocating up to US$150 million in annual share buybacks through the NCIB program. So far during 2025, Lundin Mining has acquired 13,629,000 common shares at a cost of approximately US$122 million.

    About Lundin Mining

    Lundin Mining is a diversified base metals mining company with operations or projects in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and the United States of America, primarily producing copper, gold and nickel.

    The information in this release is subject to the disclosure requirements of Lundin Mining under the Swedish Financial Instruments Trading Act. The information was submitted for publication, through the agency of the contact persons set out below on November 30, 2025 at 16:00 Pacific Time.

    Lundin Mining Announces Updated Share Capital and Provides Update on Share Buybacks (CNW Group/Lundin Mining Corporation)

    SOURCE Lundin Mining Corporation

    For further information, please contact: Stephen Williams, Vice President, Investor Relations, +1 604 806 3074; Robert Eriksson, Investor Relations Sweden, +46 8 440 54 50

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  • Stock market outlook: S&P 500 could hit 7,000 this week, while Trump teases Fed chair pick

    Stock market outlook: S&P 500 could hit 7,000 this week, while Trump teases Fed chair pick

    Meanwhile, the coming week could see President Donald Trump nominate a successor to Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, and a special election in Tennessee could further narrow the GOP’s House majority.

    Futures tied to the Dow Jones industrial average fell 48 points on Sunday, or 0.1%. S&P 500 futures were down 0.13%, and Nasdaq futures slipped 0.12%.

    The yield on the 10-year Treasury rose 1.3 basis points to 4.032%. The U.S. dollar was down 0.04% against the euro and down 0.15% against the yen. 

    Gold rose 0.1% to $4,259.50 per ounce. U.S. oil futures climbed 1.55% to $59.46 a barrel, and bitcoin dipped 0.39% to $90,450.

    On Saturday, market veteran Ed Yardeni pointed out in a note that the S&P 500 had crossed back above its 50-day moving average, and backed his view for the broad market index to hit 7,000 by year’s end.

    “The S&P 500 would need to rise by just 2.2% to reach 7,000,” he added. “That could happen this coming week, in our view.”

    Considering the S&P 500 jumped nearly 4% in a trading week shortened by the Thanksgiving holiday, a 2.2% gain isn’t much of a stretch.

    The market’s rebound was fueled by hopes that another rate cut later this month is still on the table, after some hawkish policymakers previously hinted at a wait-and-see stance.

    But Trump could further stoke more dovish views if he reveals who is choice will be to take over as Fed chair when Powell’s term expires in May.

    “I know who I’m going to pick as Fed chair. I will announce it soon,” Trump told reporters on Sunday.

    He declined to confirm if Kevin Hassett, director of the National Economic Council, will be the one. But odds on prediction markets have soared in his favor, with Kalshi showing a 66% probability that Hassett will be nominated.

    That’s added to expectations of more easing at the Fed’s Dec. 9-10 meeting, and CME’s FedWatch tool shows investors see 87% odds for a quarter-point cut.

    Meanwhile, voters will decide on Tuesday who will fill a vacancy in a deep-red Tennessee congressional district. Republican Matt Van Epps and Democrat Aftyn Behn are in a tight race, according to some polls, despite Trump winning the district in a landslide last year.

    Lots of money and several national figures are converging on the race. A win by Behn would further narrow the GOP’s already-slim majority and make affordability a higher priority in Congress.

    After Democrats made stunning gains during off-year elections on the issue, another win could add urgency to efforts to extend enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies to prevent insurance premiums from spiking next year.

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  • Revolut and Nu Prepare to Take on Mexico’s Banks

    Revolut and Nu Prepare to Take on Mexico’s Banks

    Mexico’s banking sector is reportedly facing pressure from a wave of FinTech challengers.

    As Bloomberg News reported Friday (Nov. 28), companies like Revolut are expected to begin operating in that country in the first half of 2026, with Brazil’s Nu hoping to become a bank later in the year and Mercado Pago waiting for regulatory approval.

    This expansion, Bloomberg added, has placed pressure on banks like BBVA, Santander and Banorte to modernize operations and slash fees. However, the report continued, the FinTechs still face an uphill battle, contending with stricter regulations, older infrastructure and stiff competition from banks and Mexico-based FinTechs.

    “The most exciting chapter in the history of digital banking worldwide will be written here in Mexico in the coming years, with both traditional players transforming and digital attackers arriving,” Juan Miguel Guerra, CEO of Revolut’s Mexican operation, told Bloomberg.

    They’ll have the same opportunity, Guerra added, “but as the trend in digital products goes, winner takes most.”

    The news comes a little more than a month after Revolut announced it received final authorization from the National Banking and Securities Commission (CNBV), with approval of the Bank of Mexico, to begin operations as a multiple banking institution in the country.

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    The approval “is the last regulatory step required before opening the bank’s doors to the public, cementing its long-term commitment to the Mexican market,” Revolut said in a news release.

    As Bloomberg noted, FinTechs have for years appealed to people in Mexico who lack access to banks or credit. Now these companies are targeting middle class consumers who remain underserved by traditional lenders.

    The report cited figures from Mexico’s National Banking and Securities Commission showing that the number of deposit accounts with financial firms climbed from 126 million in 2020 to 162.6 million at the end of 2023. Roughly 70% of those accounts were with commercial banks, with the remainder held at FinTechs and local lenders.

    PYMNTS examined the sharp divide between consumers with and without bank accounts in Latin America earlier this year in a conversation with Tory Jackson, Galileo’s head of business development and strategy for the region.

    “It’s been traditionally extremely expensive for most people to go and get a bank account,” Jackson said. 

    That’s especially been true for consumers living in rural locales. But the advent of digital wallets has offered a mechanism for collaboration among a diverse range of stakeholders, such as traditional banks, agile FinTechs and new technology providers.

    “Financial inclusion and digital inclusion go hand in hand,” Jackson said.

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  • Australia’s ASX hit by outage affecting corporate announcements, website shows

    Australia’s ASX hit by outage affecting corporate announcements, website shows

    Dec 1 (Reuters) – Australia’s stock exchange operator ASX (ASX.AX), opens new tab was experiencing an outage affecting the publication of corporate announcements, its official website showed, opens new tab on Monday.
    The outage comes on the heels of the RBA’s recent criticism of ASX’s governance, culture and risk-management practices, issued after a December 2024 settlement-system malfunction raised concerns about the bourse operator’s ability to maintain secure and resilient market infrastructure.

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    “ASX is investigating an issue impacting the publication of company announcements,” the website said.

    “Individual securities will be halted where price sensitive announcements are received,” ASX said in an emailed response to Reuters.

    Shares of the bourse operator were down 0.1% at A$58.16 as of 2311 GMT.

    Reporting by Roshan Thomas in Bengaluru; editing by Diane Craft and Chris Reese

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