... manufacturers hold significant value on the black market, yielding considerable profits upon resale. The average insurance payout for a stolen smartphone in the UK is approximately £1,200, reflecting the high value of the stolen devices. Organized Gangs and Drivers Behind the Surge The spike in mobile phone thefts is often linked to the resurgence of organized criminal groups. Police representatives note that many of these gangs previously engaged in drug trafficking (the so-called "county lines"),...

... August 1 encompasses multiple industries and regions, providing investors with extensive insights into the world economy. Russian Market: Focus on External Signals For the Russian stock market, the beginning of August does not bring significant internal drivers — no major quarterly earnings reports from Russian companies are scheduled for August 1. Therefore, investors in Russia will primarily rely on external factors. Special attention should be paid to the dynamics of oil prices and shares in the ...

... legitimize cryptocurrencies in the eyes of traditional companies and create additional market demand. Market Prospects: Investor Expectations The beginning of August has been marked by relative calm in the cryptocurrency market, but ahead are a number of drivers capable of setting a new direction for trends. Analysts view the current pause as technical: profit-taking after the rally has allowed the market to cool down, and such a breather typically precedes the next growth phase. If the global economy ...

... unevenly distributed across regions. The upswing is particularly noticeable in North America, which accounts for approximately 70% of all investments, with a significant portion of capital directed toward AI startups that have become the main market driver. In Europe, an unexpected twist has occurred: Germany has surpassed the United Kingdom in venture investment volume for the first time in a decade, indicating a restructuring of the regional landscape. Meanwhile, Asia is still lagging behind, with ...

... 1. Job Creation Lenta is one of the largest employers in Russian retail, providing stable employment for tens of thousands of people. Number of employees: The company's enterprises employ more than 45,000 people, including salespeople, logisticians, drivers, managers and administrative staff. This helps reduce unemployment in the regions where it operates. Impact on small towns: The development of the store network, including the opening of facilities in small and medium-sized towns, creates jobs ...