... Commentary: The streaming service surprises with expected profitability—historically, the company has operated at a loss, reinvesting for growth. Investors will focus on paid subscriber growth and gross margins. Spotify's financial results may reveal that price increases and cost controls (e.g., reducing spending on exclusive content) have improved profitability. A positive surprise in subscriber numbers or margins could boost market confidence in Spotify's strategy and drive shares higher. However, if audience ...

... AI-92 gasoline, but only on the condition that there was an oversupply of this grade at domestic oil refineries (ORs). The export ban on gasoline was introduced in Russia in March this year, primarily as a precautionary measure to curb potential fuel price increases—not just for gasoline but also for diesel fuel (DF). Most gasoline produced in Russia is intended for the domestic market, with no more than 15% allocated for export. The situation with DF differs, as up to half of its production is exported....

Tereshkin: Over the past 30 years, gasoline prices in the United States have been closely tied to global oil prices, despite a significant increase in domestic production. Since 2010, oil production in the country has more than doubled, and imports have decreased by almost 30%. Nevertheless, in 2023, the cost of oil accounted for 52.6% of the retail price of gasoline. Moscow, January 2 ...

... Thus, from the aforementioned points, it can be concluded that several factors influence the price of "black gold": Reduction or increase in extraction volumes. The more fuel that is produced, the lower its price. Decrease always leads to an increase in price. Speculation. Large players on any market can influence prices. This applies not only to fuel but also to stocks and others. A high supply results in lower quotes. Conversely, a scarcity drives up prices. Both of these parameters can be artificially ...

... indicate heightened network activity and increasing user interest. Solana successfully weathered the 2022 crisis (when the token fell to ~$8 after the FTX collapse) and even set a new all-time price high above $294 in January 2025​. Such an impressive price increase of SOL from $8 to nearly $300 confirms the resilience and potential of the network. Development of DeFi and NFT on Solana. In 2023–2024, Solana strengthened its position in the DeFi and NFT sectors. New protocols and projects have been launched ...