... noticeable drop in profits expected. Commentary: Investors should focus on the Medical Cost Ratio and the trend in the number of insured individuals. If actual medical service costs turn out to be lower than feared, UNH stock may react positively. However, a decline in margins or a cautious outlook could heighten market concerns. SoFi Technologies (SOFI) – Report Before Market Open Forecasts: Positive EPS of $0.06 (up from a loss last year; approximately 500% year-on-year growth) on revenue of ~$804 million ...

... serious downturn: the total investment volume fell by 23%, amounting to only $91.7 million. What factors led to the reduction, how it affected startups and what awaits the market in the future - read in our article. Venture Investments in Russia: A 23% Decline in 2024 and Future Prospects 2024 Results: Significant Decline in the Venture Market The year 2024 proved to be one of the most challenging for the Russian venture investment market. Investment volumes decreased by 23%, and the number of deals ...

... 547-point mark, virtually unchanged for the week. Macroeconomic signals from Europe were mixed. In Germany, the Ifo Business Climate Index unexpectedly rose slightly in July to 88.6 points (up from 88.4 in June), although analysts had anticipated a decline. This small increase in business confidence indicates that the largest economy in Europe is temporarily avoiding a deepening recession, although the level of optimism remains low. In the UK, in contrast, consumer sentiment statistics were moderate: ...

... instability, legal changes, sanctions), and various force majeure events (such as natural disasters or pandemics). Such events can negatively impact the value of investments, even if the chosen instruments themselves are reliable. Risk of Asset Price Decline One of the most obvious market risks is the risk of a decline in the market price of a purchased asset. Simply put, you have bought a stock, bond, real estate, or another investment object, and its value decreases over time. There can be numerous ...

... cut. Below is a detailed overview of key economic news as of August 2, 2025, presented in a business style for investors. US Markets: Weak Employment Report and Expectations for Fed Policy Easing The American stock market ended the week with a slight decline following disappointing macroeconomic data. On Friday, the main Wall Street indices corrected downward (the S&P 500 lost about 0.3%, and Nasdaq - 0.4%), although by the end of July, they managed to show significant growth and remain close to record ...