... a symbol of the AI boom: demand for its GPUs for training neural networks has skyrocketed. Throughout the 2024 fiscal year, Nvidia repeatedly reported record quarterly revenues, significantly exceeding Wall Street forecasts. At the end of 2024, the data center segment (Nvidia's core AI chip segment) generated over $3.8 billion in profit – an unprecedented result. However, such rapid growth occurred over a short period, and investors have begun to fear overheating. The stock's valuation reached ...

... drivers and keeping an eye on the external environment. The US Federal Reserve, during its meeting at the end of July, maintained the base rate at 4.25%, aligning with expectations and not causing turbulence. However, upcoming publications on inflation data and the annual Fed symposium in Jackson Hole could add volatility and influence risk appetite in the coming weeks. Overall, the sentiment is moderately positive: the market enters the weekend in a state of equilibrium, preparing for the start of ...

... inter-blockchain protocol focusing on cross-chain communications. In a multichain world where multiple blockchains operate in parallel, there is a pressing need for secure and fast communication channels between them (message transmission, asset transfer, state data, etc.). Hyperlane offers a solution for this, competing in the sector of cross-chain protocols and bridges alongside projects like LayerZero, Wormhole, and others. The significance of this sector is hard to overestimate: as the cryptocurrency ecosystem ...

... August-September the national average price could break the psychological mark of $3/gallon, which hasn’t happened since spring 2021. The reasons for the decline in fuel prices in the US are complex. First, demand turned out to be slightly weaker than expected: data showed that gasoline consumption in early July was 1–2% lower than a year earlier. Abnormal heat in the southern US partially deterred drivers from long trips, while lifestyle changes (remote work, thrift) are reducing mileage. Second, gasoline ...

... the likely scenarios of nuclear dynamics in the coming years. Nine Countries and 12,000 Warheads: Distribution of the Global Nuclear Arsenal At the beginning of the week, investor attention was once again drawn to geopolitical risks. According to data from the Polymarket platform, the probability of nuclear weapon use in the current year is estimated at 17%. This alarming figure reflects the rising tensions around the world. To comprehend the primary sources of nuclear risks, it is essential to ...