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How to conduct fundamental analysis?

... - GDP, price indices (inflation, CPI), central bank rates, unemployment rate, industrial production volume, trade balance, exchange rates, etc. - are published regularly (monthly, quarterly). The sources are websites of the ministries of economy and finance, central banks, statistical services (for example, Rosstat, the US Bureau of Economic Analysis, the Federal Reserve System, etc.), as well as economic calendars on financial portals. Investors follow these publications to adjust their estimates: ...

Six Rules of Warren Buffett

... equity is five years, but he often analyzes a ten-year time frame. 3. The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E) characterizes a company's debt burden. Few companies can do without borrowed capital at some points. However, a large share of borrowed funds in asset financing typically indicates that the company's performance is lacking. The higher the D/E ratio, the more financially stable the company is deemed to be. 4. The profit margin can be calculated by dividing net income by net sales. The time frame for ...

Internet Initiatives Development Fund (IIDF): The Leading Russian Accelerator for Startups

The Internet Initiatives Development Fund (IIDF) is the largest Russian accelerator and venture fund that supports startups at various stages of development. In this article, we will talk about acceleration programs, financing, mentoring and cooperation with large corporations that help startups grow and enter new markets. I will also share my experience working on the Open Oil Market project as part of the IIDF program and consider examples of successful companies ...

M&A Market Activity in Russia at Three-Year Low

... non-residents from Russian business: the regulations introduced at the end of 2024 entail hefty fines and additional payments to the budget, totaling up to 95% of the asset value, effectively blocking most transactions involving foreign capital. Secondly, high financing costs diminish project attractiveness: the Bank of Russia's key rate has been raised to 21%, making loans expensive. Thirdly, the uncertainty in the economic situation (geopolitical risks, high sanctions costs, and ruble volatility) complicates ...

Startup and Venture Investment News August 2, 2025 - IPOs, Mega-Rounds, and Global Growth

... York-based platform iCapital recently raised $820 million from a consortium of investors at a valuation above $7.5 billion, signaling renewed interest in the sector. Simultaneously, there is a boom in "green" technologies: funds are eagerly financing climate projects — from renewable energy and electric transport to innovative nuclear energy. Swiss startup Climeworks raised $162 million to expand direct CO₂ capture systems from the atmosphere (bringing its total funding to over $1 billion)....