... Loss calculations However, official statistics on refinery profitability are still available. By the end of January to August 2024, the balance of profits and losses of fuel producers had decreased by 34%. This is partly due to damage to refinery infrastructure from Ukrainian drone attacks and unplanned downtime due to sanctions on equipment supplies for oil refining. The losses of oil producers are partly compensated by budget subsidies under the so-called "damper mechanism." By ...

... enhances the investment appeal of digital assets. Some analysts and market participants (including representatives from firms like 21Shares) suggest that official recognition of cryptocurrencies at this level could expedite institutional adoption and infrastructure development. On the other hand, the situation revealed risks of opacity and politicization; the involvement of lobbyists and unplanned promotion of specific players' interests may raise concerns among regulators and some investors. Thus,...

... "break" some applications. Even with a phased transition, where VM support operates in parallel, fragmentation is unavoidable: different clients and validators will operate on different protocol versions. This will complicate network support and increase infrastructure demands. The technical complexity of the transition is also critical. It will be necessary to rewrite client specifications, ensure that no vulnerabilities exist in the new execution, and test the interoperability of RISC-V and EVM. The ...

... metrics and sales per store closely. Chargepoint Holdings Inc ($CHPT): Report after U.S. market close; expected revenue decline – 18.7% What to expect: An anticipated revenue decline of 18.7% relates to challenges within electric vehicle charging infrastructure segments; deteriorating dynamics may stem from project delays and reduced demand in several regions. How it might affect shares: A negative report could intensify pressure on shares unless management presents a recovery strategy; investors ...

... Investors should track specific measures (tax breaks, new laws on digital platforms, preferential lending, etc.) that will be adopted in line with these statements. Growth Sectors and Technologies: Special attention is being paid to technology, defense, infrastructure, and exports to new markets. Government support for projects in IT, industry, defense, and export-oriented agro- and industrial sectors is creating growth points for investment. Companies operating in these areas may benefit from state ...