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New York Times
16-04-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Warriors-Grizzlies Play-In game felt like playoff basketball. Plus, NFL Draft prep gets real
The Pulse Newsletter 📣 | This is The Athletic's daily sports newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Pulse directly in your inbox. Good morning! Eat all the spaghetti you please today. The record books might not remember these NBA Play-In games, which exist in a weird void between the regular season and playoffs, but we'll be thinking about the late game last night for a while: So now the No. 7 seeds are set: The Warriors will face Houston in the first round, while Orlando, after a blowout vs. the Hawks, will match up with the Celtics. Memphis and Atlanta will get another shot to advance Friday. Whew. Also: Marcus Thompson joined NBA Daily live to break it all down. Watch. Over in the NHL, only one spot remains undecided in the Stanley Cup playoffs race after the Wild and Blues clinched berths last night. The Canadiens currently sit in the final wild-card spot in the East, but only lead the Blue Jackets by two points with one game each left to play. Buckle up! The NFL feels so constant and universal that its biggest events can actually sneak up on you. It's draft season? Of course it's draft season. It's always draft season. It's already next year's draft season, and half of the upcoming football season will be about it. Oh wait, it's actually draft season now, like for real. The first round in Green Bay is next Thursday. Advertisement With one week of final mock drafts and workouts and trade buzz still to go, we huddled with Jacob Robinson, author of our free NFL newsletter, for three quick questions. A few recent headlines might be tea leaves, smoke screens or some other metaphor entirely. Cam Ward at No. 1 to Tennessee feels locked in, pending a big trade. After that, which teams are likeliest to set the tone for everyone else? 💬 Zac Jackson's recent reporting from Cleveland suggests to me that the Browns seem likely to pass on a quarterback at No. 2, though he doesn't rule out a trade up to No. 1. 👀 The other team to watch? The Giants, who hold the No. 3 pick and recently scheduled a private workout with Shedeur Sanders and other QBs. If he goes third, the entire draft board shifts. This draft looks light on top QBs, yet a run still feels possible. Which is more likely: Sanders falls out of the top 10 … or at least four QBs go in the first round? 💬 That's a tough one! Given the Saints' developing need at QB and No. 9 positioning, plus the success of last year's QB class (remember Bo Nix had been graded as a second-round talent by many evaluators), I'd say it's more likely four quarterbacks go in the first round, especially with prospects like Jaxson Dart and Jalen Milroe attending the draft in person, which could be a signal that they've heard favorable evaluations. If this QB crop is lacking, though, which positions are especially strong in this class? 💬 This draft is defined by three positions: Dane's full seven-round mock draft, just published today, envisions a first round light on QBs (as does Nick Baumgardner's mock from a few days ago). And let's link once again to The Beast, a tab you might as well just keep open for the next two weeks or so. Dallas GM has no regrets Mavericks GM Nico Harrison said he has 'no regrets' about trading Luka Dončić, and that Dallas targeted Anthony Davis because of its philosophy that 'defense wins championships.' Harrison — in his first media availability since the day after the trade — also said he thinks the Mavericks are still a 'championship-caliber' team when healthy, noting that fans got to see his vision come to life for '2 1/2 quarters' after the trade before Davis got hurt. Woof. More news 📫 Love The Pulse? Check out our other newsletters. 📺 UCL: Arsenal at Real Madrid 3 p.m. ET on Paramount+ Real Madrid trails Arsenal 3-0 heading into the second leg of this Champions League quarterfinal. The defending champs will need a miraculous comeback against the unexpected tournament favorites. 📺 NBA: Mavericks at Kings 10 p.m. ET on ESPN The Bulls and Heat begin today's Play-In action at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN, but this one is where the intrigue lies. The Mavs are 0-3 against the Kings this year, with the most recent edition ending Kyrie Irving's season. Do Dallas fans even want this season to go on any longer? Get tickets to games like these here. What's it like playing the waiting game during the NFL Draft? Jayna Bardahl details how prospects cope with the anxiety. Will Rory McIlroy follow up his Masters win with another major this year? The oddsmakers don't think so. Former White Sox closer Bobby Jenks refuses to let a terminal cancer diagnosis diminish his spirit. A truly inspiring story worth your time today. (Reminder: Free to read.) Advertisement Keith Law ranks his top 50 MLB Draft prospects, headlined by 2022 No. 1 pick Jackson Holliday's brother. JD Vance isn't the first to publicly fumble a trophy. Lauren Merola takes a look back at other, equally hilarious, trophy mishaps. Most-clicked in the newsletter yesterday: Our story on how sportsbooks took an L on Rory's Masters win. Most-read on the website yesterday: Matt Baker's glimpse at how involved Bill Belichick's girlfriend is at UNC. Ticketing links in this article are provided by partners of The Athletic. Restrictions may apply. The Athletic maintains full editorial independence. Partners have no control over or input into the reporting or editing process and do not review stories before publication.
Yahoo
20-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
3 Promising ASX Penny Stocks With Market Caps Under A$1B
As the ASX 200 futures indicate a slight decline, Australian investors are keeping an eye on global markets, with the S&P 500 reaching its third record high of the year. Amidst this backdrop, penny stocks—though an older term—remain relevant as they often represent smaller or newer companies that can offer growth opportunities at lower price points. By focusing on those with strong financials and solid fundamentals, investors may find hidden gems within this segment of the market. Name Share Price Market Cap Financial Health Rating Embark Early Education (ASX:EVO) A$0.80 A$146.79M ★★★★☆☆ LaserBond (ASX:LBL) A$0.58 A$68.05M ★★★★★★ EZZ Life Science Holdings (ASX:EZZ) A$1.95 A$91.99M ★★★★★★ Austin Engineering (ASX:ANG) A$0.47 A$291.47M ★★★★★☆ IVE Group (ASX:IGL) A$2.21 A$342.3M ★★★★☆☆ Helloworld Travel (ASX:HLO) A$2.04 A$332.15M ★★★★★★ Dusk Group (ASX:DSK) A$1.05 A$65.38M ★★★★★★ GTN (ASX:GTN) A$0.525 A$103.1M ★★★★★★ MaxiPARTS (ASX:MXI) A$1.78 A$98.46M ★★★★★★ Vita Life Sciences (ASX:VLS) A$1.78 A$99.04M ★★★★★★ Click here to see the full list of 1,032 stocks from our ASX Penny Stocks screener. Let's dive into some prime choices out of the screener. Simply Wall St Financial Health Rating: ★★★★☆☆ Overview: archTIS Limited focuses on designing and developing secure information sharing and collaboration solutions, with a market cap of A$23.79 million. Operations: The company generates revenue of A$9.80 million from selling software and services. Market Cap: A$23.79M archTIS Limited, with a market cap of A$23.79 million and revenue of A$9.80 million, is currently unprofitable but maintains a stable cash runway exceeding one year based on its free cash flow. The company's short-term assets surpass both its long-term and short-term liabilities, indicating solid liquidity management. Despite an increase in debt to equity ratio over five years, archTIS holds more cash than total debt. Recent board changes include the appointment of Dr. Marcus Thompson as a non-executive director, potentially strengthening governance with his extensive military and cybersecurity background. Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in archTIS' financial health report. Understand archTIS' track record by examining our performance history report. Simply Wall St Financial Health Rating: ★★★★★☆ Overview: United Overseas Australia Ltd, along with its subsidiaries, focuses on the development and resale of land and buildings in Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, and Australia with a market cap of A$925.24 million. Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from its investment activities, accounting for A$604.42 million, and land development and resale operations, contributing A$250.14 million. Market Cap: A$925.24M United Overseas Australia Ltd, with a market cap of A$925.24 million, demonstrates a mixed financial profile in the penny stock landscape. The company boasts strong liquidity, with short-term assets (A$1.4 billion) significantly outstripping both short-term (A$406.6 million) and long-term liabilities (A$41.4 million). However, its Return on Equity is low at 4.8%, and earnings growth has been sluggish compared to the industry standard. Despite stable weekly volatility and seasoned management, profit margins have been influenced by large one-off gains, suggesting that underlying earnings quality may require scrutiny for potential investors seeking stability in this segment. Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of United Overseas Australia stock in this financial health report. Assess United Overseas Australia's previous results with our detailed historical performance reports. Simply Wall St Financial Health Rating: ★★★★★★ Overview: Sugar Terminals Limited offers storage and handling solutions for bulk sugar and other commodities in Australia, with a market cap of A$381.60 million. Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from the sugar industry, amounting to A$115.38 million. Market Cap: A$381.6M Sugar Terminals Limited, with a market cap of A$381.60 million, offers a robust financial profile in the penny stock domain. The company is debt-free and maintains strong liquidity, with short-term assets (A$37.7 million) comfortably covering both short-term (A$23.8 million) and long-term liabilities (A$17.1 million). Earnings have grown by 11.4% over the past year, surpassing its five-year average growth rate of 3.5%, while maintaining high-quality earnings and improved profit margins from last year at 28.1%. Despite trading below fair value estimates, its Return on Equity remains low at 9.5%. Click here and access our complete financial health analysis report to understand the dynamics of Sugar Terminals. Explore historical data to track Sugar Terminals' performance over time in our past results report. Discover the full array of 1,032 ASX Penny Stocks right here. Are you invested in these stocks already? Keep abreast of every twist and turn by setting up a portfolio with Simply Wall St, where we make it simple for investors like you to stay informed and proactive. Enhance your investing ability with the Simply Wall St app and enjoy free access to essential market intelligence spanning every continent. Explore high-performing small cap companies that haven't yet garnered significant analyst attention. Jump on the AI train with fast growing tech companies forging a new era of innovation. Find companies with promising cash flow potential yet trading below their fair value. 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. 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