... more electricity per unit of hash, experiences higher production costs and is the first to exit the market when profitability drops. Electricity Costs. Energy rates represent one of the largest expenses for miners. Cheap energy at farm locations (e.g., renewable sources or excess supply in energy markets) provides a competitive advantage. Conversely, rising electricity prices directly impact margins. Transaction Fees and Other Revenues. During periods of network congestion, transaction fees can temporarily ...

... NFTs: popular collections and new projects continue to utilize the network, although fees and competition from cheaper blockchains (Solana, Polygon, etc.) affect activity. For Ethereum's price, the NFT market has a dual significance. On one hand, a renewed spike in interest in digital art, gaming NFTs, or metaverses could increase network load and demand for ETH (for gas payments), stimulating price growth. On the other hand, prolonged disinterest in NFTs means fewer transactions and, accordingly,...

... armament policies if Iran acquires a bomb. For now, Iran remains a "threshold" state—possessing the knowledge and materials sufficient to develop nuclear weapons but not having them in hand. The world is closely monitoring negotiations to renew restrictions on its program. Preventing the further proliferation of weapons of mass destruction in the Middle East is critical for global nuclear stability. North Korea: A New Nuclear Player in East Asia North Korea (DPRK) is the most "junior" ...

... already increased severalfold from winter lows) may continue their rally. But risks are also present: 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 ...

... stagnation, growth), the level of competition, the dynamics of demand for the industry's products, prices for raw materials or components, the regulatory influence of the state, etc. For example, companies in promising, fast-growing sectors (such as IT or renewable energy) have a greater chance of value growth than businesses in depressed industries. By assessing the industry context, the analyst understands which factors will contribute to or hinder the development of the company in this area. Corporate ...