... of capital investment of Russia's largest gas company, from strategic production projects in Yamal and Eastern Siberia to the expansion of the pipeline network and LNG infrastructure. The impact on the Russian economy, investment opportunities for shareholders,... ... assets 1. Gas fields Gazprom has the world's largest natural gas reserves, accounting for over 70% of Russian and about 16% of global gas production. Key fields: Bovanenkovo field: One of the largest on the Yamal Peninsula, with confirmed gas reserves of ...

... Starbucks (SBUX). The Starbucks coffee chain has dominated in China for a long time but has significantly lost ground to local competitors in recent years. In 2024, Starbucks’ revenue in China was about $3 billion, or roughly 20% of the company’s global sales. Meanwhile, the company's market share in China dropped from 34% in 2019 to 14% in 2024, due to the aggressive expansion of Luckin Coffee and other local brands. The decline in sales in China (marking the fourth consecutive quarter of falling sales by the end of 2024) was one of the reasons for Starbucks’ annual profit reduction and raised investor concerns....

... Close: Applied Materials , Globant . The focus of the evening will be on the report from Applied Materials, a leading American manufacturer of semiconductor production equipment. Data from Applied Materials is critically important for assessing the global microchip industry’s health: increasing order volumes for their equipment signal chip production expansion, while a weak forecast may evoke concerns regarding electronic demand. Globant (Argentina/USA), providing IT services and digital solutions for businesses, will also report—its results will show whether corporations continue to increase expenditures ...

... used to pay fees and participate in DeFi projects on the platform; the token's price has significantly increased alongside the expansion of the ecosystem and user base. USD Coin (USDC) — a popular dollar stablecoin issued by a consortium of companies,... ... money," and gradual regulation are transforming digital assets from a niche experiment into a fundamental element of the global financial system. Investors note that the rise in widespread adoption increases market liquidity and stability. If current ...

... Sergey Tereshkin, Founder of Open Oil Market Sergey Tereshkin, founder of Open Oil Market, commented: "The possibility of lifting sanctions on Russia following Trump’s victory could significantly impact not only the Russian economy but also the global financial landscape. For Russian businesses, an easing of sanctions opens new horizons for expansion and capital inflows. From the perspective of our business, we see tremendous opportunities to increase operational volumes and expand partnerships with international companies. For investors, this is a signal to reassess their strategies. The ...