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The Australian share market may be at record highs right now, but that doesn't mean there aren't ASX 200 shares out there with the potential to generate big returns for investors. For example, the two ASX shares listed below have been named as buys and tipped to rise between 23% and almost 30% over the next 12 months. Here's what analysts are saying about them: ( ) This drinks giant's shares could be dirt cheap according to analysts at Goldman Sachs. The broker currently has a buy rating and $5.50 price target on the ASX 200 share, which implies potential upside of 27% for investors over the next 12 months. And if you include forecast , the total potential 12-month return from Endeavour's shares stretches beyond 31%. Goldman Sachs feels that its shares are simply too cheap given the quality of the company. It recently said: Net net, we reiterate Buy on our continued believe in a high quality retailer gaining share amid a category down-cycle with a resilient growth option in Hotels. Company is trading at FY25 P/E of 17x vs historical average of 22x and WOW 22x, COL 21x. ( ) The team at Bell Potter sees significant upside from this retail giant's shares over the next 12 months. A recent note reveals that its analysts have initiated coverage on the ASX 200 share with a buy rating and $5.80 price target. Based on its current share price of $4.72, this implies potential upside of 23% for investors. In addition, Bell Potter highlights that a 5.4% dividend yield is expected in FY 2025, which boosts the total potential return beyond 28%. The broker recently highlighted Harvey Norman's exposure to artificial intelligence (AI) as a reason to be positive. It said: We initiate coverage with a Buy rating and PT of $5.80 based on a based on a sum-ofthe-part valuation with the overall business operations on a DCF (WACC ~10%, TGR ~3%) methodology and the property bank on a fair value basis (as last reported) assuming largely similar capitalisation rates over FY25e. Similar to JBH, we see a sizable upside from the AI driven upgrade cycle to Consumer Electronics sales at HVN which we size at up to ~12% of Australian sales given the position of the company as one of the leading players with large format stores globally which are considered attractive to global technology brands/suppliers when releasing new products.

Macau is hosting a record amount of bond listings as the world’s top gambling hub boosts efforts to diversify its economy and establish itself as an alternative financing hub for Chinese firms. A combined $28.1 billion of bonds have started trading this year on the Chongwa Financial Asset Exchange Co., a local exchange known as MOX, according to Bloomberg-compiled data. Around 63% of these new notes are yuan-denominated and mostly issued by Chinese local government financing vehicles, or LGFVs. The tally marks significant progress for MOX, where bond listings totaled slightly over $600 million at its inception in 2018, thanks to Macau’s initiatives to make debt registration cheaper and simpler than at major Asian financial centers including Hong Kong and Singapore. The latest boom also has benefited from a broader surge in offshore debt issuance by China’s LGFVs that face domestic borrowing restrictions. “We are still at the nascent stage. We need to do a lot more to build up the pool of investors and issuers here,” Henrietta Lau, executive director of Monetary Authority of Macao, said in an interview. “Our aim is to build the bond market as a financing bridge between the mainland and the outside world.” Prominent bond listings on MOX feature a 2 billion yuan offering by China’s Ministry of Finance in 2019, the first of its kind in Macau, and a 2.2 billion yuan deal by the neighboring province of Guangdong two years later. More recently, the bourse has become a popular venue for smaller listings of less than $100 million by LGFVs, a group of debt-laden issuers that borrowed heavily during China’s previous infrastructure booms. At the current level, Macau’s bond listings represent about 26% of Hong Kong’s and up from about 3.8% in 2020, Bloomberg-compiled data show. “The Chinese government intends to develop Macau into one of the key bond listing venues in Asia especially for offshore CNY bonds and free trade zone bonds,” said Zerlina Zeng, head of East Asia corporate research at Creditsights Singapore LLC. “LGFVs and SOEs are as a result encouraged to help promote such initiatives.” While the push for a stronger bond listing business is part of Macau’s efforts to reduce its excessive dependence on casinos, it remains a daunting task for the tiny former Portuguese colony. The city has in recent years taken steps to boost its appeal as a bond trading center, such as implementing a five-day registration process that’s shorter than the average time in Hong Kong. However, structuring, sales, clearing and settlement of debt offerings in many cases still occur outside of Macau. The lack of a dynamic secondary market is another hurdle. In order to improve, local authorities have been working on a securities law that would provide more investor protection and help attract big debt issuers such as Chinese policy banks and more provincial governments, Monetary Authority of Macao’s Lau said. Separately, MOX has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Luxembourg’s stock exchange, seeking to add Macau-listed bonds into the former’s well-established trading platform. The city is also in talks with Deutsche Boerse AG’s Clearstream Banking SA and Euroclear Holding NV for further partnerships, Lau said. Meanwhile, most of the investors in Macau-listed bonds are institutional funds from mainland China, Hong Kong and Singapore, with little participation of the local casinos, she said, adding that fostering the latter as issuers and investors would be important. For 2025, there’s optimism about growth in green and sustainable bonds, an MOX spokesman said in emailed response to Bloomberg’s queries. “As investors increasingly prioritize ESG considerations, we anticipate a surge in demand for bonds that align with these values,” he said. Such notes carried a combined listed value of about 135 billion Macanese patacas as of November. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.Satellite Images Reveal North Korea Reportedly Receiving Illicit Oil from Russia

FROM THE MARGINS The past weeks have been challenging for millions of Filipinos, especially the vulnerable clients of microfinance institutions (MFIs). At least five strong typhoons affected more than 500,000 families in areas where we operate, and as was our wont, we conducted relief operations to help affected communities. I am glad about the influx of support from the government and the private sector, though I think we now need to shift focus from relief to recovery and rehabilitation. This is where microinsurance emerges as a critical safety net, enabling people to recover more quickly from disasters and other unforeseen events. Let me share these inspiring stories from MFI members. They demonstrate how microinsurance provides not just financial support, but also hope and resilience in the aftermath of disasters. Commitment amid crisis Elaiza Razon joined an MFI seven years ago to access capital for her small business. She was encouraged by her mother-in-law, who valued the microinsurance offered on top of the MFI’s financial services. Elaiza was eventually nominated by her co-members to be their Mutual Benefit Association (MBA) Coordinator — a role that she accepted after witnessing how microinsurance has benefited people in their community. According to Elaiza, the recent typhoons tested her commitment as MBA Coordinator in various ways. Typhoon Kristine severely damaged her home, tearing off a part of the roof and flooding their living spaces. Despite her own difficulties, Elaiza found the strength to help her fellow members. She ventured out to validate microinsurance claims, knowing the dire situation of other families. Many roads were blocked by landslides, but she found ways to reach them. She interviewed a family that tragically lost a loved one, whose body was recovered five days later. The family received ₱55,000 microinsurance benefit the same day that Elaiza validated their claim. This amount covered their funeral expenses and provided much-needed financial relief. While conducting validation, Elaiza also witnessed the broader impact of their MFI’s assistance. Members affected by flooding received relief goods, and those with SAGIP insurance received additional financial aid for home repairs. The prompt support bolstered the members’ morale, with many expressing gratitude for the assistance extended to them at a time when they felt that they had lost everything. Reflecting on her experiences, Elaiza emphasized the importance of disaster preparedness and reminded her co-members to stay away from flood-prone areas, monitor typhoon announcements, and follow evacuation orders. “Preparedness can save lives,” she stressed. Strength in service For 49-year-old Rosabeth Malabanan, serving as MBA coordinator is a means to help people. She has been an MFI member for 17 years and has witnessed the importance of microinsurance in times of crisis. Rosabeth worked tirelessly to validate microinsurance claims in the aftermath of Typhoon Kristine. Even if her own family experienced minor flooding and roof damage, she knew other families were in worse situations. Despite the dangers, she joined the MFI staff in visiting affected areas, even riding a boat to reach remote barangays. Validating the claims of affected families was heartbreaking for Rosabeth, even as their sad stories gave her strength to do more. She is proud to have contributed to the immediate release of their microinsurance benefits, which helped them cover funeral costs, settle debts, and buy things they urgently needed. Rosabeth highlighted the importance of rapid response during disasters, especially in remote areas where government aid is often delayed. “Our quick validation and release of insurance claims were a lifeline for members,” she shared. Resilience in the face of tragedy “Typhoon Kristine brought unimaginable loss,” lamented Francisca Laurel, 62. Her husband, Leodigario, was swept away by floodwaters while trying to save their livestock. Despite relentless search by her family, local authorities, and rescue teams, he remains missing. The typhoon also destroyed their home, livestock and crops, leaving the family with no source of income. Francisca received her husband’s microinsurance insurance benefit, which allowed her to repair their kitchen, replace lost household items, and help her children rebuild their homes. Her gratitude for this assistance is profound. “Being insured is a blessing, especially in difficult times,” she said. Despite her grief, Francisca is determined to rebuild her life. She plans to continue working at their cooperative and raising livestock. “I will keep fighting for my children,” she said, embodying the resilience and hope that define many MFI members. Post-disaster recovery MFIs play a vital role in post-disaster recovery. 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The NFC’s No. 1 seed will come down to the final week when the Detroit Lions host the Minnesota Vikings. The winner takes the NFC North and gets a first-round playoff bye and home-field advantage until the Super Bowl. The loser becomes the No. 5 seed and must play on the road in the wild-card round. The Vikings (14-2) held on for a 27-25 victory over the Green Bay Packers to set up the high-stakes showdown in Week 18. The Lions (13-2) visit the San Francisco 49ers (6-9) on Monday night in a rematch of the NFC title game. Win, lose or tie, they have to beat the Vikings again. Detroit beat Minnesota 31-29 in Week 7. The Philadelphia Eagles clinched the NFC East and locked up the No. 2 seed with a 41-7 rout of the Dallas Cowboys. However, coach Nick Sirianni has a tough decision to make this week. Saquon Barkley is 101 yards away from breaking Eric Dickerson’s single-season record for yards rushing in a season. Sirianni has to decide whether to rest Barkley and most of his starters to prepare for the playoffs or let his star try for the 40-year-old record. The Los Angeles Rams (10-6) were on the verge of clinching the NFC West. They would lock it up Sunday night if the Commanders beat the Falcons. The outcome of the Atlanta-Washington game has a major impact on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (9-7). If the Falcons win, they’d remain first in the NFC South and would win the division with a victory against Carolina next week. If the Falcons lose, the Buccaneers would take over first place and would secure the division with a victory over New Orleans next week. The Commanders would secure a wild-card spot with a win against Atlanta. If they lose, Seattle stays mathematically alive for a wild card and the Buccaneers could also find a path to the playoffs as a wild-card team. Three teams in the AFC have already secured their seeds. The two-time defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs (15-1) won the AFC West weeks ago and clinched the No. 1 seed. The AFC East champion Buffalo Bills (13-3) are the No. 2 seed. The AFC South champion Houston Texans (9-7) are the No. 4 seed. The Baltimore Ravens (11-5) would win the AFC North and get the No. 3 seed with a win or tie against Cleveland next weekend or a loss or tie by Pittsburgh, which hosts Cincinnati. If they don’t win the division, the Steelers have already clinched a wild-card berth. The Los Angeles Chargers (10-6) also secured a wild-card spot. They’ll be no lower than the sixth seed. The final AFC playoff spot comes down to the Broncos (9-7), Dolphins (8-8) or Bengals (8-8). Denver clinches with a win or tie against the Chiefs. The Dolphins need the Broncos to lose and they must beat the Jets on the road to get in. The Bengals must win and the Broncos and Dolphins have to lose for them to get in. ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFL Rob Maaddi, The Associated Press