... for Q2 2025 – nearly a third lower than the year before due to lower oil and gas prices. Nonetheless, the outcome exceeded analysts' expectations, which was positively received by the market. Other majors followed a similar trajectory: leading oil companies in Europe and the U.S. (including BP, TotalEnergies, ExxonMobil, Chevron) also reported declines in quarterly profits compared to the peak first half of 2024, but overall earnings were higher than anticipated. Despite the downturn from last year's record figures, the oil and gas sector continues to generate solid cash flow. Many ...

... Trends Many investors, despite the prevailing circumstances, continue to invest in stocks. They are not deterred even by the rising price of securities. However, few consider the difficulty of selling an asset at the same price. Moreover, many large companies have released reports that do not inspire optimism among seasoned market players. It is noteworthy that the interest in stocks extends not only to foreign assets but also to Russian ones. For instance, the news that the U.S. intends to tighten sanctions on Iran and ...

... influence global energy markets. Significant shifts might affect European gas prices, especially during the winter season. Corporate Reports Baidu Inc (BIDU): Expected revenue decline of 0.7%. This may influence investor sentiment in the tech sector, impacting ... ... market trends. PDD Holdings Inc (PDD): Projected revenue growth of 53.4% reflects the strong performance of Chinese technology companies, drawing investor attention globally. Deere & Company (DE): An anticipated 39.4% drop in revenue could indicate challenges ...

... about 40% over the month, partially erasing Ether's previous undervaluation compared to the leading cryptocurrency. Experts attribute the ETH rally to several factors. Firstly, interest from large players has intensified – in recent weeks, multiple companies and investment funds have reported increasing their reserves in Ether. Secondly, after a lengthy spring-summer correction, Ethereum is once again attracting capital eager to take advantage of the asset's relatively low pricing. Additional attention to the Ethereum ecosystem is ...

... investors. However, retail investors set the tone for placements. Among them, stories related to “health and longevity,” recognizable brands, and prospects for rapid revenue growth are particularly popular. Institutional investors primarily evaluate companies based on fundamental indicators—revenue, EBITDA, profitability, management quality, and transparency of reporting. It is the institutional investors who will ensure significant demand for IPOs when they are confident in the quality of the business model. At the same time, retail (“private investors”) can soften the “drop” in quotes immediately after ...