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Wednesday, November 20, 2024: Key Economic Events of the Day

... firms. Positive earnings results may boost investor confidence, leading to increased investments and potentially higher stock prices in related European sectors. Conversely, disappointing earnings can trigger market volatility, as investors reassess the financial health of interconnected industries. For instance, a strong performance in the U.S. technology sector could positively impact European tech companies that supply components or services to U.S. firms. Similarly, robust earnings in the U.S. consumer goods sector might benefit European manufacturers and exporters. Therefore, European investors should closely monitor U.S. corporate earnings to gauge potential ripple effects on ...

Bonds for Investors: How to Earn with Minimal Risks

... are a special type of bond that are mainly issued by banks in Russia. They have a lower priority of payment: senior debts are serviced first, and subordinated bondholders receive payments only after that. The law allows the issuer to write off the nominal ... ... investors due to the increased risk. Before purchasing, it is essential to carefully examine the credit rating of the bank and its financial condition. Who is the Issuer of a Bond? The issuer of a bond is the entity that issues the bond and attracts borrowed ...

What are the financial results of Astra Group according to IFRS for 9 months of 2024?

... and the Russian region. In the first 9 months of 2024, Astra Group demonstrated significant growth in financial indicators, which indicates the company's dynamic development and its strengthening position in the infrastructure software market. Key financial results: Revenue: RUB 8.6 billion, up 84% year-on-year. KomNovosti Shipments: RUB 10.1 billion, up 98% year-on-year, thanks to active business scaling and the development of a product and service approach. AstraGroup Adjusted EBITDA: RUB 2.4 billion, up 97% year-on-year. KomNovosti Adjusted net profit: RUB 2.4 billion, up 68% year-on-year. KomNovosti Investments in development: RUB 2 billion, up more than two and a half times compared ...

X1.2 Solar Flare: Risks from Health to Financial Markets

... restricted due to loss of communication and radio navigation. Telecommunication companies also incur direct losses: interruptions in satellite signals and the vulnerability of fiber optic cables to magnetic currents threaten communication and internet service disruptions. Simultaneously, major energy companies risk facing explosive increases in load on their networks – during geomagnetic storms, transformers can experience surges that may damage unprotected infrastructure. The economic impact can ...

Startup and Venture Investment News — Friday, August 1, 2025: AI Boom, IPOs, and Global Deals

... attracted not only to developers of basic AI models and platforms but also to specialized solutions—from medical data analysis and financial analytics to business process management. This widespread "AI frenzy" continues to shape the venture market ... ... (cloud cybersecurity) raised $359 million (valuation ~ $4.8 billion). Fintech startup Ramp (USA, corporate expense management service) secured $500 million (valuation increased to approximately $22.5 billion). Investment software platform Juniper Square ...