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The Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Ajiya boosts profit margins in Q1 FY25, eyes ESG product launch in July
KUALA LUMPUR: Ajiya Bhd reported a revenue of RM80.97 million and a profit before tax (PBT) of RM8.09 million for the first quarter (Q1) ended March 31, 2025 (FY25). The group's gross profit margin notably improved to 19.48%, up from 17.13% recorded in the corresponding quarter last year, highlighting operational efficiency and enhanced cost management initiatives. Asia Roofing Industries (ARI), a key business division of Ajiya, also demonstrated improved profitability, with its gross profit margin increasing to 20.73% compared to 18.96% in Q1 FY24. ARI director Ng Wai Luen said the company is pleased to report a stable set of results for Q1, highlighting its ability to deliver consistent operational efficiency and effective cost management. 'The resilient Malaysian construction sector continues to support steady demand for our products. 'Going forward, Ajiya, in collaboration with other Chin Hin companies that supply building materials, is embarking on launching ESG-compliant products in July through both our glass and metal divisions.' 'These products will significantly reduce operational and embedded carbon, enabling building and homeowners to benefit from lower cooling costs. 'Additionally, Ajiya Glass Marketing, launched in 2024, has quickly recorded strong growth in the wholesale glass business, opening new revenue opportunities distinct from our traditional glass processing operations. 'In our metal division, we have introduced the Premium Rock series of metal roofing, strategically designed to penetrate the significant residential roofing market traditionally dominated by concrete roof tiles. 'This targeted innovation is expected to contribute positively to our earnings moving forward,' Ng said. Ajiya's balance sheet remains healthy, with strong operating cash flows of RM19.91 million generated during the quarter, further supporting the group's operational stability and growth objectives. The group also has a strong amount of cash, with cash and bank balances well above what they owe, showing their careful financial management and ability to support long-term growth goals. Looking ahead, Ajiya remains cautiously optimistic for the remainder of FY25, given the expected steady performance of the domestic construction industry. The group will continue to focus on operational efficiency, product diversification, timely project delivery, and expansion in regional markets. In line with its sustainability commitment, Ajiya continues integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles into its business practices, aligning with national ESG goals.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
ARI or LADR: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
Investors looking for stocks in the REIT and Equity Trust sector might want to consider either Apollo Commerical Finance (ARI) or Ladder Capital (LADR). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now? We'll need to take a closer look. Everyone has their own methods for finding great value opportunities, but our model includes pairing an impressive grade in the Value category of our Style Scores system with a strong Zacks Rank. The proven Zacks Rank emphasizes companies with positive estimate revision trends, and our Style Scores highlight stocks with specific traits. Right now, Apollo Commerical Finance is sporting a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy), while Ladder Capital has a Zacks Rank of #4 (Sell). The Zacks Rank favors stocks that have recently seen positive revisions to their earnings estimates, so investors should rest assured that ARI has an improving earnings outlook. However, value investors will care about much more than just this. Value investors also try to analyze a wide range of traditional figures and metrics to help determine whether a company is undervalued at its current share price levels. Our Value category grades stocks based on a number of key metrics, including the tried-and-true P/E ratio, the P/S ratio, earnings yield, and cash flow per share, as well as a variety of other fundamentals that value investors frequently use. ARI currently has a forward P/E ratio of 9.51, while LADR has a forward P/E of 10.78. We also note that ARI has a PEG ratio of 0.25. This metric is used similarly to the famous P/E ratio, but the PEG ratio also takes into account the stock's expected earnings growth rate. LADR currently has a PEG ratio of 2.17. Another notable valuation metric for ARI is its P/B ratio of 0.73. Investors use the P/B ratio to look at a stock's market value versus its book value, which is defined as total assets minus total liabilities. By comparison, LADR has a P/B of 0.88. These metrics, and several others, help ARI earn a Value grade of B, while LADR has been given a Value grade of D. ARI is currently sporting an improving earnings outlook, which makes it stick out in our Zacks Rank model. And, based on the above valuation metrics, we feel that ARI is likely the superior value option right now. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance (ARI) : Free Stock Analysis Report Ladder Capital Corp (LADR) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research
Business Wire
15-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
You.com Introduces ARI Enterprise, The Most Accurate AI Deep Research Platform That Unifies Web, Internal, and Premium Data Sources to Deliver Strategic Intelligence
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- a pioneer in agentic research and the leading AI productivity engine for business, today introduced ARI Enterprise, an AI-powered deep research platform that empowers consultants, financial analysts, and researchers with the confidence to accelerate strategic decisions in an increasingly complex business climate. ARI Enterprise leverages Advanced Research and Insights (ARI) agent to analyze all critical data sources—internal documents and data, web data, and premium databases—with unmatched depth and accuracy, delivering insights through fully customizable and visually rich reports. This comprehensive approach eliminates the intelligence gaps that plague every organization. ARI Enterprise is available today at http:// On a benchmark of complex consultant/investment research questions, ARI beat OpenAI's Deep Research three out of four times, with a 76% overall win rate. "The best AI analysts and researchers connect company internal knowledge with the best information on the web. Making both useful is critical for getting the right answer," said Richard Socher, CEO and co-founder of "ARI Enterprise represents a paradigm shift from periodic, expensive research projects to continuous, trusted strategic intelligence. By giving analysts, consultants and other knowledge workers complete access to all critical data sources and the most accurate insights in the industry, we're eliminating the uncertainty that undermines strategic decision making." Initial testing revealed that ARI delivered greater accuracy than comparable solutions—a decisive advantage when business-critical decisions hang in the balance. On a benchmark of complex consultant/investment research questions, ARI beat OpenAI's Deep Research three out of four times, with a 76 % overall win rate. Further, in a FRAMES benchmark study modified for deep research, ARI scored 80% accuracy—the best known performance of any AI model in this study, outperforming models from OpenAI, Perplexity, and others—showcasing ARI's superior capabilities in retrieval, web search, and reasoning. ARI Enterprise closes critical intelligence gaps through four key capabilities: Total Data Confidence: ARI analyzes over 500 sources simultaneously across public web data, in addition to secure private documents, and premium databases. This comprehensive approach gives decision-makers the confidence that no critical insight has been overlooked. Superior Analytical Depth: A proprietary model-agnostic reasoning layer filters signals from noise, surfacing connections and insights that other deep research agents often miss. This depth transforms raw information and data into trusted strategic intelligence. Human in the Loop Research with Rich Customization: ARI turns prompts into guided research plans with user input at every step. After producing initial drafts, users can direct edits—adding depth, incorporating tables, regenerating sections, or adjusting tone—and export in multiple formats that include customizable branding and visualization options for business-ready deliverables. Unlimited Usage: Unlike solutions with capped usage limits, ARI Enterprise enables continuous research and monitoring, transforming intelligence from a periodic exercise to an always-on strategic advantage. "At the NIH Office of Portfolio Analysis, we're constantly seeking ways to enhance our research capabilities across a diverse team of PhD biomedical scientists, developers, and research staff," said Chuck Lynch, Director of IT Resources & Security, National Institutes of Health. "After a thorough assessment of use cases, we're evaluating ARI agent for its versatility and focus on research accuracy, and it's already benefiting our premier biomedical science analytics group in assessing and synthesizing grant research more efficiently." "Early trials have shown that ARI has enhanced our research process, enabling us to analyze media landscapes and create more informed strategies in a fraction of the time. The ability to connect our internal knowledge and expertise with comprehensive external information gives our teams a significant advantage when crafting client communications. What sets ARI apart is how it fits into our existing workflow - from initial research to final client deliverables - while maintaining the source verification that's critical in our field. For a global firm handling multiple complex client issues daily, this capability is invaluable,' said Philip Fraser, Chief Information Officer at APCO. "We look forward to working with as they launch ARI Enterprise," said Jeff Mullen, Partner at WestCap. "Our investment research process requires synthesizing large volumes of data from diverse sources, and we sought an AI-enabled solution to accelerate how we uncover new research and market thematics. WestCap will serve as a technology-forward design partner, working closely with the team to build out ARI." is also launching an exclusive ARI Customer Advisory Board for select customers, offering early access to upcoming features and the opportunity to shape future development. Interested enterprise customers can apply at About is an early pioneer in agentic research and the maker of the leading AI productivity engine for enterprises. AI Agents maximize the productivity of knowledge workers through fast and accurate research and analysis, complex problem solving, content creation, and more. The company's suite of APIs and end-to-end solutions drive revenue for businesses by becoming the foundation AI agent layer for their products and services. Founded by leading AI research scientists Richard Socher and Bryan McCann, has raised $99 million from Marc Benioff's Time Ventures, Salesforce Ventures, NVIDIA, SBVA, Georgian Ventures, Radical Ventures, Day One Ventures, Breyer Capital, Norwest Venture Partners, DuckDuckGo and others.
Associated Press
15-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
You.com Introduces ARI Enterprise, The Most Accurate AI Deep Research Platform That Unifies Web, Internal, and Premium Data Sources to Deliver Strategic Intelligence
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 15, 2025-- a pioneer in agentic research and the leading AI productivity engine for business, today introduced ARI Enterprise, an AI-powered deep research platform that empowers consultants, financial analysts, and researchers with the confidence to accelerate strategic decisions in an increasingly complex business climate. ARI Enterprise leverages Advanced Research and Insights (ARI) agent to analyze all critical data sources—internal documents and data, web data, and premium databases—with unmatched depth and accuracy, delivering insights through fully customizable and visually rich reports. This comprehensive approach eliminates the intelligence gaps that plague every organization. ARI Enterprise is available today at 'The best AI analysts and researchers connect company internal knowledge with the best information on the web. Making both useful is critical for getting the right answer,' said Richard Socher, CEO and co-founder of 'ARI Enterprise represents a paradigm shift from periodic, expensive research projects to continuous, trusted strategic intelligence. By giving analysts, consultants and other knowledge workers complete access to all critical data sources and the most accurate insights in the industry, we're eliminating the uncertainty that undermines strategic decision making.' Initial testing revealed that ARI delivered greater accuracy than comparable solutions—a decisive advantage when business-critical decisions hang in the balance. On a benchmark of complex consultant/investment research questions, ARI beat OpenAI's Deep Research three out of four times, with a 76 % overall win rate. Further, in a FRAMES benchmark study modified for deep research, ARI scored 80% accuracy—the best known performance of any AI model in this study, outperforming models from OpenAI, Perplexity, and others—showcasing ARI's superior capabilities in retrieval, web search, and reasoning. ARI Enterprise closes critical intelligence gaps through four key capabilities: 'At the NIH Office of Portfolio Analysis, we're constantly seeking ways to enhance our research capabilities across a diverse team of PhD biomedical scientists, developers, and research staff,' said Chuck Lynch, Director of IT Resources & Security, National Institutes of Health. 'After a thorough assessment of use cases, we're evaluating ARI agent for its versatility and focus on research accuracy, and it's already benefiting our premier biomedical science analytics group in assessing and synthesizing grant research more efficiently.' 'Early trials have shown that ARI has enhanced our research process, enabling us to analyze media landscapes and create more informed strategies in a fraction of the time. The ability to connect our internal knowledge and expertise with comprehensive external information gives our teams a significant advantage when crafting client communications. What sets ARI apart is how it fits into our existing workflow - from initial research to final client deliverables - while maintaining the source verification that's critical in our field. For a global firm handling multiple complex client issues daily, this capability is invaluable,' said Philip Fraser, Chief Information Officer at APCO. 'We look forward to working with as they launch ARI Enterprise,' said Jeff Mullen, Partner at WestCap. 'Our investment research process requires synthesizing large volumes of data from diverse sources, and we sought an AI-enabled solution to accelerate how we uncover new research and market thematics. WestCap will serve as a technology-forward design partner, working closely with the team to build out ARI.' is also launching an exclusive ARI Customer Advisory Board for select customers, offering early access to upcoming features and the opportunity to shape future development. Interested enterprise customers can apply at About is an early pioneer in agentic research and the maker of the leading AI productivity engine for enterprises. AI Agents maximize the productivity of knowledge workers through fast and accurate research and analysis, complex problem solving, content creation, and more. The company's suite of APIs and end-to-end solutions drive revenue for businesses by becoming the foundation AI agent layer for their products and services. Founded by leading AI research scientists Richard Socher and Bryan McCann, has raised $99 million from Marc Benioff's Time Ventures, Salesforce Ventures, NVIDIA, SBVA, Georgian Ventures, Radical Ventures, Day One Ventures, Breyer Capital, Norwest Venture Partners, DuckDuckGo and others. View source version on [email protected] KEYWORD: UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA CALIFORNIA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: CONSULTING DATA MANAGEMENT BANKING TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES OTHER TECHNOLOGY SOFTWARE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE INTERNET INSURANCE FINANCE SOURCE: Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 05/15/2025 10:24 AM/DISC: 05/15/2025 10:24 AM
Press and Journal
11-05-2025
- Sport
- Press and Journal
Archive photos of May days in Aberdeen over the years: Beach battles, a pitch invasion and competing clergy
In days gone by, May Day was an almost universal holiday across the north-east that attracted thousands of visitors to Aberdeen, particularly when the weather was favourable. Shops, schools and offices would shut across the region for one day, while communities like Turriff and Banff traditionally enjoyed an extra day's holiday. For years, a May Day fayre was held at Queen's Links to raise funds for charities. But in May 1980, extra police patrols were drafted in to the city centre and beach anticipating a large influx of Mods and Rockers. Roads into Aberdeen were monitored for biker gangs arriving to cause trouble, and the council even cancelled a sell-out gig by Madness at Fusion fearing 'fans might be encouraged to stay over gang battles'. But in the end, although 10,000 people attended the fayre at Aberdeen Beach, trouble was kept to a minimum with no gang warfare. Police played 'a steady cat-and-mouse game with floating groups of teenagers'. As groups of youth congregated on Broad Hill, the esplanade and the Queen's Links they were moved on. Arrests were only made when 200 youths moved to Union Street, but regardless Aberdeen's May Day fayre was a success. Events including a ladies' football final between Aberdeen Ladies FC and Tillydrone Ladies refereed by Alex Ferguson helped raise £4000 for an electro-cardiograph machine for ARI.
