... defense. Investors are diversifying their portfolios, making the innovative ecosystem more resilient to overheating in individual industries. Consolidation and M&A Deals: Consolidation of Players High valuations for companies and fierce market competition ... ... ecosystem towards consolidation. Major mergers and acquisitions are once again coming to the forefront, reshaping the balance of power in the industry. In Southeast Asia, a potential mega deal is being discussed: the ride-hailing and delivery leader Grab ...

... maturity: capital is now distributed across the broadest spectrum of sectors — from finance and energy to agrotech and defense. Investors are diversifying their portfolios, making the innovative ecosystem more resilient to overheating in specific industries. Consolidation and M&A Deals: Scaling Up Players High valuations of companies and fierce market competition are pushing the startup ecosystem towards consolidation. Major mergers and acquisitions are coming to the forefront once again, reshaping power dynamics in the industry. In Southeast Asia, a potential mega deal is under discussion: the market leader in taxi and delivery services, Grab , has resumed talks of merging with Indonesian technology holding GoTo . The merger of the two companies ...

... "In the medium term, the dynamics of gas production will largely depend on the commissioning of technological lines for the Arctic LNG-2 project, as well as demand in the energy sector and housing sector. By July 2024, 6.3 gigawatts (GW) of gas-fired power plant capacity were under construction in Russia, with another 6.9 GW in the pre-investment stage. In comparison, from 2020 to the first half of 2024, 5.3 GW of gas-fired power plants were commissioned," said the CEO of OPEN OIL MARKET. ...

... improvements. Many enterprises will likely channel resources into automation and worker training so that output catches up with the higher labor costs. In the short run, however, corporate profits could come under pressure, especially in labor-intensive industries where labor costs are significant. On the other hand, the surge in demand for goods and services driven by higher wages may partly offset businesses’ rising costs. Companies with strong market positions and pricing power can pass on some of their increased expenses to consumers, preserving profit margins. For example, producers of everyday consumer goods or retail chains, facing robust demand, should be able to maintain high revenue levels. Wage growth amid constrained ...

... industry support from authorities. Many analysts believe that if current trends persist, Bitcoin could extend its success and soar even higher; some bold forecasts anticipate a price increase to $150,000–200,000 by the end of the year. However, such a powerful rally does not rule out short-term corrections, prompting investors to exercise caution as they assess risks and avoid excessive euphoria. Ethereum and Altcoins Reach Multi-Year Highs Ethereum (ETH), the second-largest cryptocurrency by market ...