... highs. Overall, record storage levels reduce the likelihood of sharp price spikes this winter, which is positively received by investors and industrial gas consumers. Meanwhile, market players are closely monitoring the EU's further steps toward enhancing ... ... the political level. Russian Fuel Market: Export Ban and Price Stabilization The domestic market for oil products in Russia is experiencing a tense situation this summer, driven by a rapid increase in prices for gasoline and diesel fuel. In July, exchange ...

... boom is global in nature and continues to gain momentum, setting new records in the venture market for access to cutting-edge technologies. Fintech and Corporate Finance Back in Focus Following a temporary decline in interest, the fintech sector is experiencing a resurgence. Investors are once again actively financing projects related to digital finance, payments, and next-generation banking services. A notable case is Ramp, a business expense management platform, which saw its valuation soar from $7.6 billion to $16 billion ...

... performance. Cryptocurrency Market: Consolidation After Rally Following a remarkable rise in July, the cryptocurrency market is experiencing a phase of consolidation at the beginning of August. The total market capitalization of digital assets, which exceeded ... ... session of the week. All top-10 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization ended Friday in the red, signaling profit-taking by investors after an impressive rally. Part of the current decline can be attributed to active selling at key levels — Bitcoin's ...

... marketplaces. Another niche that the Covid-19 crisis has helped strengthen is online marketplaces. Like other online services, they experienced a significant boost during the period of self-isolation. In recent years, marketplaces have evolved from mere intermediary ... ... York. In the first hours of trading, Ozon's shares surged by 40%, raising $990 million during the IPO, with the valuation by investors exceeding $6 billion, significantly surpassing expectations. Another eagerly anticipated listing by investors worldwide ...

... is not necessarily a cause for celebration. Investors should ponder the intentions of the proposer. In many cases, excessively high dividends are indicative of fraud. Con artists seek to attract as much money as possible before disappearing with it. Experienced investors prefer to invest in shares of companies that adeptly manage their finances. In these cases, profits are sufficient to pay shareholders, facilitate growth, and update the business. Conversely, if a firm distributes all its profits to investors ...