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Venture Capital: A Guide for Investors and Entrepreneurs

... the business is based on technology, it is important to understand how innovative it is and whether it is protected (patents, trade secrets). Check whether the declared technical advantages are realistic. Sometimes startups exaggerate the capabilities ... ... (valuation) you are entering the project. Simply put, what share is offered to the investor for his money and how this valuation relates to the current state of the startup. Too high a valuation at an early stage may mean that the startup is overvalued and ...

Cargo turnover of Russian seaports decreased by 5.4% in January-April 2025.

... segment. In contrast, coal handling increased to 60.8 million tons (+2.2%), reflecting a shift in fuel flow direction toward exports in the Far East. Containerized cargo flows saw negligible changes, totaling 18.2 million tons (−0.6%), indicating relative stability in global trade. Notably, the grain segment experienced a dramatic collapse, with grain handling plummeting by 52.7% to 12.1 million tons. This decline is linked to shifts in the agricultural market and export restrictions, imposing additional pressures on the ...

Wednesday, December 4, 2024: Analysis of Key Events and Reports

... Australia - Services and Composite PMI for November The services and composite PMI will reflect the state of the Australian economy. A reading above 50 indicates economic activity, which could support the Australian dollar and improve investor expectations related to commodities. 03:30 MSK: Japan - Services and Composite PMI for November Japanese PMIs will serve as a key indicator of the country's economic recovery. An increase in indices may strengthen the yen, creating trading opportunities in currency ...

What is the RTS Index (RTSI) and how can an investor use it?

... RTS Index (RTSI) is one of the key Russian stock indices, which reflects the dynamics of stock prices of the largest companies traded on the Moscow Exchange, but is calculated in US dollars. This makes the RTS Index an important indicator for assessing ... ... of sanctions against Russia and a sharp fall in the ruble to dollar exchange rate. Although stock prices in rubles remained relatively stable, their value in dollars fell sharply due to devaluation. This situation underscored the importance of the RTS ...

OPEC+ vs Trump: Why Oil Prices Aren't Dropping and What Threats Against Russia Have to Do With It

... OPEC+ countries have announced a new increase in oil production for September, effectively ending their plan to adhere to voluntary production restrictions ahead of schedule. However, the market barely registered this change, as oil prices remained relatively stable. On one hand, OPEC+'s generous output increases are exerting downward pressure on prices, while on the other hand, threats from U.S. President Donald Trump to impose new sanctions are pulling prices upward. Forbes investigated why the ...