... active consumer spending and travel: cross-border transactions and associated income from fees have been growing steadily at double-digit rates. Investors will compare Mastercard's results with recent data from Visa: their competitor is also seeing business growth, but Mastercard may exceed expectations due to market share in Europe and the commercial payments segment. Attention will be on comments regarding consumer spending trends across different regions and the development of new directions (digital wallets, real-time payments). If the company raises its forecast for 2025 or announces a new share buyback, this will provide an additional boost to MA shares, which are already trading near historical highs. Bristol-Myers Squibb (Biopharmaceuticals): ...

... 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 on digital transformation amid economic uncertainty. Commentary: Thursday offers several key narratives for investors. The macroeconomic backdrop ...

... technology parks). Internet Initiatives Development Fund (IIDF). One of the largest accelerators and venture investors in Russia, created with the support of the Agency for Strategic Initiatives. IIDF finances startups at early stages (usually in the digital sphere), runs acceleration programs, and teaches founders the basics of doing business. Investors can cooperate with IIDF, participate in its transactions, or use the fund's expertise in selecting projects. The Foundation for Assistance to Innovations. A state fund (also known as the Bortnik Fund), which provides grants to small ...

... property: what does this mean? In Russian legislation, cryptocurrency continues to be classified as property. Transactions with digital assets are not subject to value added tax (VAT). This keeps cryptocurrency attractive to traders and investors. The main ... ... the tax base. For miners Tighter regulation may increase operating costs, but creates a more predictable environment for doing business. The ability to choose an exchange to assess the cost of production provides some flexibility in managing income. For ...

... influence the market as a whole, shaping the future of the entire industry. According to IBM's General Manager, the company's collaboration with car manufacturers over the next decade will change perceptions of mobility. The key factors in developing business models in the automotive sector include: hybrid cloud solutions; artificial intelligence. These can be utilized not only within the vehicle but also externally, relating to personalized digital services. Market Research Two years ago, IBM conducted market research involving directors from leading automotive brands around the world. The results indicated that over 70% of participants believe in the necessity of developing future mobility ...