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Startup and Venture Investment News — Friday, August 1, 2025: AI Boom, IPOs, and Global Deals
... as those in the CIS countries, are trying to catch the wave of venture growth in spite of external constraints.
Below are the key events and trends shaping the current agenda for the venture market as of August 1, 2025:
Continued IPO Wave.
Successful stock market debuts of tech "unicorns" and new applications confirm that the long-awaited "window" for exits remains open.
Mega Funding Rounds and New Unicorns.
Unprecedented investments are raising startup valuations to record levels, particularly ...
Investment Strategies in Unstable Economic Conditions: Diversification and Risk Management
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During the economic crisis of 2008, investors who timely allocated funds into bonds and gold were able to significantly reduce their losses and even make a profit.
During the 2020 pandemic, investors with a diversified portfolio that included technology stocks significantly outperformed the market.
How to Build a Portfolio in Times of Uncertainty
When constructing a portfolio, investors should consider:
Their investment horizon: short-term, medium-term, or long-term investments.
Risk tolerance: how willing the investor is to endure temporary ...
Tuesday, 3 December 2024: Analysis of Key Events and Reports
... into Brazil's economic health, potentially affecting investment decisions concerning emerging markets.
18:00 MSK: USA – Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) for October. This indicator reflects labor demand and can serve as a gauge of labor market conditions, influencing expectations for Federal Reserve interest rate decisions.
00:30 MSK: USA – API Crude Oil Stock Change. Changes in crude oil inventories impact energy prices, directly affecting oil companies and the broader economy.
Speeches by central bank representatives, including Williams, Kugler, Goolsbee (Federal Reserve), and Cipollone (ECB), may provide ...
JD.com Reports Record Quarterly Results and Stock Growth
... ecosystem and same-day delivery increase retention and purchase frequency.
Financial and Technological Services:
Additional revenue sources improve diversification.
JD’s business diversification reduces cyclicality and supports a strong cash flow.
Market Response and Valuation of JD Shares
The stock price increase of
+2.4%
reflects a re-evaluation of the likelihood of sustainable margin improvement and cash flow prospects. Investors note a combination of factors: accelerated turnover, decreased sensitivity to logistics, and a positive mix ...
What is the Leading Economic Index (LEI) and how can an investor use it?
... influence monetary policy.
Where it is most often found:
In economic reports from organizations such as the Conference Board in the United States.
In analytical materials from central banks and the Ministry of Economy.
In forecasts for investors and stock markets.
Real case example:
In 2007, the LEI index began to decline several months before the onset of the global financial crisis. It signaled a slowdown in economic activity through indicators such as falling building permits and falling stock prices....