... into the Canadian economy, particularly in the services sector. Investors will compare these figures with similar PMIs from other countries to gauge the resilience of demand in the North American service sector and its potential impact on the Bank of ... ... After Market Close Walt Disney. The American media giant will disclose quarterly financial results, with investors focusing on revenue and profits in its theme parks, film distribution, and streaming segments (including subscriber growth dynamics for online ...

... of the largest payment platforms has launched a new service, "Pay with Crypto", allowing tens of millions of merchants to accept payments in more than 100 different cryptocurrencies. Buyers can now pay with Bitcoins, Ethers, Litecoins, and other coins through linked crypto wallets (including third-party wallets, such as MetaMask or Coinbase Wallet), with sellers receiving revenue in stable fiat currency. The "crypto-to-fiat" conversion occurs instantly using PayPal's stablecoin PYUSD, minimizing volatility risks for businesses. Furthermore, PayPal has set a reduced fee of 0.99% on such transactions (lower than ...

... asset. For dollar-pegged stablecoins, the high-interest rate presents a dual scenario: on the one hand, stablecoins do not produce returns when held, theoretically decreasing their attractiveness compared to, say, Treasury bonds or bank deposits. On the other hand, stablecoin issuers, by investing reserves in high-yield short-term bonds, achieve substantial profits, enhancing the financial stability of their tokens. In 2024, Tether Ltd, the issuer of USDT, demonstrated record revenue from interest on reserve assets, positively impacting its capital and resilience to market shocks. Global Financial Trends. The global economy in 2025 stands at a crossroads: on one hand, risks of slowing growth and even local recessions in some ...

... read the prospectus: what products or services does the company offer, how does it generate revenue, and how steadily does its revenue and profit grow? Evaluate the dynamics of key indicators over several years, as well as levels of debt load and profitability.... ... attention to how the raised funds are planned to be used: for expanding production, developing new products, retiring debts, or other purposes. A clear and convincing capital use plan indicates the company's serious intentions. Demand and pricing of the ...

... Europe, the situation is also improving significantly. American fintech unicorn Chime recently debuted on the stock market, soaring more than 30% on its first trading day, making it one of the largest fintech IPOs of the year. This success encourages others. Design platform Figma has officially conducted its listing: its IPO was valued at approximately $1.5 billion (with the company’s revenues reaching $749 million in 2024) at 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 ...