... a valuation of around $15–20 billion. Figma's shares began trading up, confirming high investor demand for tech placements. A number of notable startups (including payment service Stripe and social platform Reddit) are also considering the public market in the second half of 2025, evaluating favorable conditions. In emerging markets, their own significant listings are on the horizon: Indian e-commerce leader Meesho has announced IPO plans that could become one of the largest in the history of the Indian tech sector. The continuation ...

... future. The difference in approaches can be represented as follows: a fundamentalist looks at a business “from the inside” (company finances, the situation in the industry), and a technician – “from the outside” (the dynamics of the asset’s market price). For example, a fundamental analyst studies the company’s financial report and events when evaluating a stock, while a technical analyst opens a chart of this stock and analyzes its trends and figures on the chart. Note that both approaches do not contradict each other, but rather complement each other. Fundamental analysis helps to understand ...

... and aims for a gradual increase in supply in response to recovering demand. Further steps will be discussed at the OPEC+ monitoring committee meeting on September 7, where the fate of the remaining voluntary restrictions of 1.65 million b/d will be evaluated (their action has been extended until the end of 2026). The Russian Oil Products Market: Export Ban and Price Stabilization The full export ban on certain oil products, primarily automotive gasoline, remains in effect in the Russian fuel market. The government has extended these restrictions to all producers and traders: from late ...

... have the potential to grow and increase sales. When a firm reaches its limits, it must either seize new markets or introduce new products. Otherwise, further development becomes impossible. Importantly, it should be understood that both entering new markets and launching a new product is a challenging process not everyone can manage. Thus, investment should only be considered in enterprises capable of operating in new environments. Control. Prior to investing, one should carefully evaluate the relationship between owners or controlling shareholders and other investors. If past transactions have been detrimental to other stakeholders, if the shareholder acted solely for personal gain, or coerced others into selling shares at reduced ...

... Risk Assessment and Diversification Not every property in Monopoly leads to success. Players quickly learn the importance of evaluating risks and recognizing that diversification helps mitigate potential losses. In the real world, this lesson underscores ... ... to diversify their portfolios, balancing between different asset types to maintain financial stability. 3. Competition and Market Strategy In Monopoly, players compete for dominance, requiring a keen understanding of competitor strategies and quick ...