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Nine countries and 12,000 warheads: How the world's nuclear arsenal is distributed

... the use of weapons of mass destruction, making the situation in East Asia one of the most volatile in terms of security and global risks. What Investors Should Know The distribution of nuclear weapons among countries is not only a matter of military security but also a factor capable of influencing the global economy and financial markets. While the probability of direct nuclear conflict remains low, the mere existence of significant stockpiles of weapons of mass destruction among several states lays the groundwork for so-called "tail risks" for global stability. Investors ...

How a raw materials marketplace takes away market power from traders

... belongs to the small wholesale segment, known as the end-customer market. Our platform is designed specifically for these buyers: farmers, builders, transporters, etc. They purchase small quantities, and for them, the key factors are speed and transaction security. OPEN OIL MARKET is a marketplace where oil products can be bought and sold, and where users can view offers fr om all suppliers. Some visitors simply come to analyze the market before negotiating with their usual suppliers. This, in essence, is wh ere the buyer's ...

Startup and Venture Investment News — Monday, July 28, 2025: Venture Boom, Record Deals, and IPO Surge

... the acquisition of AI platform Moveworks for approximately $2.85 billion, and fintech giant Xero is acquiring payment service Melio for around $2.5 billion. Almost every week brings news of a new strategic purchase—especially in the areas of AI, security, and fintech. The current wave of acquisitions provides venture funds with much-anticipated exit opportunities, while startups have a chance to collaborate to scale their businesses and enter international markets. Notably, some regulatory barriers are easing: for example, in the U.S., the rhetoric of antitrust authorities has softened, making it easier to close large tech deals. The revival of the M&A market restores investor confidence in the belief that ...

Initial Public Offerings (IPO): A Comprehensive Overview for Investors

... stock market date back to the era of Peter I: in 1703, an exchange was established in St. Petersburg. However, actual trading in shares only began in the mid-19th century against the backdrop of the industrial revolution. During the Soviet period, the securities market was almost nonexistent, and after the collapse of the USSR in the 1990s, the revival of the stock market began. Some large Russian companies conducted IPOs on foreign exchanges (in the U.S. and Europe), attracting foreign capital. The first IPO ...

Risks of Cryptocurrency Investments

... categorized into several areas: High price volatility. The price of Bitcoin and other coins can drop sharply within days. Such unpredictability signifies significant loss risk: an investor can lose a substantial part of their capital due to unfavorable market movements. Lack of guarantees and regulation. Cryptocurrencies are not regulated by the government as bank deposits or securities. If a wallet is hacked or an exchange goes bankrupt, recovering funds is nearly impossible—these risks remain with the investor. Fraud and scam projects. The crypto industry has its fair share of fraudsters: one may encounter a fake ICO, ...