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Foraco International's Surging Profitability Catches Investor Attention

The drilling services firm Foraco International (TSE:FAR) is demonstrating a powerful trend of improving capital efficiency, with its Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) jumping 53% over five years. This signals a company that's generating significantly more profit from each dollar invested, a key marker often sought by long-term investors.

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Pakistan Military Strikes Kill 41 Militants in Balochistan Raids

Pakistani security forces conducted coordinated raids on two militant hideouts in southwestern Balochistan province, killing 41 insurgents in intense firefights, the military announced Friday. The operations targeted groups accused of attacks on security forces and civilian infrastructure.

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'Superman' Li Ka-shing, Hong Kong billionaire behind Panama ports deal

Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka-shing and his conglomerate CK Hutchison have been tied up in global US-China rivalry since announcing a controversial $19 billion sale of strategic ports in Panama last year.Beijing authorities intensified pressure on CK Hutchison last year, repeatedly criticising the conglomerate's sale of its Panama Canal ports.

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Verizon's Regulatory Tightrope: ESOP Filing and Frontier Deal Oversight Cement Its Utility-Like Trajectory

As Verizon Communications navigates a $29 million ESOP share registration and heightened regulatory scrutiny of its $20 billion Frontier fiber acquisition, analysts are increasingly framing the telecom giant as a high-yield, bond-proxy utility. With heavy debt and dividend commitments constraining flexibility, the company's strategic moves are being watched for signs of how it will balance growth with its new, more regulated profile.