Business owners often find themselves in need of additional funding. This could be required for expansion, upgrading equipment to more modern versions, developing new products, and more. Business owners often find themselves in need of additional funding. These funds may be required for expansion, upgrading equipment to more modern versions, developing new products,...

... the used car market is volatile, interest rates are high, impacting purchasing power, and any negative deviation (e.g., slower revenue growth or a renewed loss) could deflate inflated investor expectations. Lam Research (LRCX) – a global leader in equipment production for semiconductor factories (competing with Applied Materials and others). The company’s report is a barometer of the health of the chip industry. In 2023, equipment manufacturers faced a downturn due to memory market saturation ...

... review the lease agreement for office, production, and retail spaces. If it is nearing expiration or has expired, inquire with the owner about the possibility of renewal. Otherwise, there is a risk of being left without premises along with furniture and equipment. Inventory Check. If the business balance includes equipment, vehicles, or furniture, it is crucial to verify their existence and the condition of these assets. Often, business owners will remove valuable items from the balance sheet prior to ...

... January–April 2023. Unlike last year, some major gasoline producers are experiencing forced downtime, reducing fuel output and causing financial losses. These interruptions result from drone attacks damaging refinery infrastructure and sanctions restricting equipment supplies from Europe and North America. For example, in Q1 2024, the Nizhny Novgorod Refinery reduced gasoline production by 36%, and Kirishinefteorgsintez in the Leningrad region cut output by 7.7%, according to CDU TEK data. At the same ...

... each with a capacity of 1.2 GW, using Generation III+ VVER-1200 reactors. The plant is located on the shores of the Liaodong Bay in the Yellow Sea, in Northeast China. Under the contract, the Russian side will design the nuclear island, supply key equipment, and provide installation and commissioning services. The units are scheduled for commercial operation in 2027–2028. Additionally, work is ongoing at the Tianwan Nuclear Power Plant, which will consist of eight power units. Russia has already ...