... first half of 2024 but overall earned more than forecasted. Despite retreating from last year's record levels, the oil and gas sector continues to generate a solid cash flow. Many companies maintain generous returns for shareholders (dividends, share buybacks), signaling confidence in business stability. At the same time, the industry has outlined further development paths, adapting to new challenges. A significant portion of additional income is directed towards investments not only in traditional ...

... 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 companies are maintaining generous shareholder payouts (dividends, share buybacks), demonstrating confidence in the stability of their business. At the same time, the sector is charting pathways for further development, adapting to new challenges. Significant portions of additional income are being directed not only towards ...

... expected. The consensus forecast is for earnings of about $1.65 per share (slightly down from $1.75 last year) with revenue around $16.6 billion (in line with last year). Particular interest centers on the future: the bank may announce further share buybacks or dividend increases, as it has excess capital following the sale of its Canadian division. Additionally, investors from the CIS are likely to pay attention to comments on the state of the Chinese economy – as a leading bank in Hong Kong, ...

... payments segment. Attention will be on comments regarding consumer spending trends across different regions and the development of new directions (digital wallets, real-time payments). If the company raises its forecast for 2025 or announces a new share buyback, this will provide an additional boost to MA shares, which are already trading near historical highs. Bristol-Myers Squibb (Biopharmaceuticals): Another pharmaceutical giant from the S&P 500 will present results likely showing declining profits ...