... growth; however, further upward movement will depend on whether companies meet earnings expectations. Investors remain selective, considering ongoing uncertainties, and are ready to reassess risks if negative surprises arise. Corporate Reporting: Company Profits On Tuesday, investors will analyze fresh financial reports from several major publicly traded companies around the world. The release of second-quarter and first-half 2025 results will provide insight into revenue and profit growth rates across ...

... Example: An investor purchases a Call option for a company's stock with a strike price of $100 and an expiration in three months. If on the expiration date the stock price is $120, they can exercise their right, buy the shares at $100, and realize a profit of $20 (after deducting the premium). How Do European Options Work? Option Purchase: The buyer pays a premium to the seller for the granted right. Exercising the Right: The option can only be executed on the expiration date if it is beneficial ...

... countercyclical capital supplement to banks from February 1, 2025, to stabilize the financial system and reduce the risks of credit overheating. What opportunities does this open up for investors, and how will the change in banking policy affect the profitability and sustainability of investments? We analyze the key aspects and predict the possible consequences for the market. Countercyclical Capital Buffer: What It Means for Investors? Recent data from Rosstat and the Ministry of Economic Development ...

... finance, and real estate sectors will also report in the U.S. today. Although there are no publications from giants in the S&P 500 index on August 8, the **overall tone of the earnings season** remains favorable: most companies have already exceeded profit expectations, supporting the rise of the U.S. stock market in recent weeks. Therefore, even remaining reports, if they come in better than forecasts, may bolster investor confidence in corporate profitability resilience. At the same time, market ...

... government finances, while a steady inflow of foreign currency earnings will support economic stability. Sberbank: Russia's largest bank will present its financial results for the first seven months of 2025 according to RAS. This interim report will reveal profit and lending dynamics at the country's largest credit and financial institution. Analysts forecast continued high profitability for Sberbank amid rising interest income and an active recovery in lending to individuals and businesses. Sberbank's ...