... profits back into the business, leaving shareholders without distributions. For investors focused on generating dividend income, such a decision can be quite disappointing. First, it means they miss out on anticipated investment income. Second, the stock price may not rise, as part of the company's appeal for investors was precisely the dividend payout. Consequently, the investor’s yield and associated risk may become unbalanced: expected returns decline, while market risks (stock price fluctuations) remain unchanged....

... maintenance at oil refineries in the spring and summer. The ban was introduced on March 1 for six months, with the possibility of lifting the embargo, which occurred at the end of May due to the risk of reduced refining volumes. Despite the established rise in exchange prices, gasoline exports were allowed for another month in June — until July. Thus, the current fuel market regulation model relies on three parameters, according to Sergey Tereshkin, CEO of the oil products and raw materials marketplace Open Oil ...

... head of the Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS), stated that the agency expects a decline in wholesale prices for AI-95 gasoline soon, following the recommended increase in market supply and growth in refining volumes. FAS also expects retail gasoline prices to rise no faster than inflation by the end of the year. RBC sent a request to the press service of the Ministry of Energy. Translated usingChatGPT Sourse: https://www.rbc.ru/business/12/09/2024/66e042719a79473c9b6da1ec

... to pay a premium for a digital dollar. However, globally, such imbalances are typically smoothed out by arbitrageurs. In Russia, for example, the price of USD Coin in rubles directly depends on the USD/RUB exchange rate; when the ruble weakens, the price of USDC in rubles rises, stimulating interest in stablecoins as a way to protect capital from the depreciation of the national currency. Thus, macroeconomic instability and geopolitical risks (sanctions, restrictions on currency transfers) boost demand for USDC, indirectly ...

... consumer demand. For Q2, Coca-Cola’s revenue grew by about 8% compared to last year, with profits exceeding Wall Street estimates. Sales increased mainly from emerging markets in Asia and Latin America, where demand for the company's brands continues to rise even amid inflation. Management confirmed the forecast for the entirety of 2025, expecting high single-digit revenue growth. These results signal that even with rising prices, consumers are not cutting back on everyday goods spending—a key indicator of the health of the global consumer sector. Volkswagen AG – Europe’s largest car manufacturer faced serious difficulties. According to half-year results, Volkswagen’s ...