... companies. As an entrepreneur and founder of Open Oil Market, I see great potential in the fact that the pre-IPO market helps Russian companies attract financing at the stage of preparation for a public offering. This is especially important in the current economic situation, when domestic companies need support and resources to scale and grow. Russian pre-IPO projects can offer investors unique opportunities to diversify their portfolios, as well as stimulate the development of the domestic capital market. This investment format can play a significant role in increasing the sustainability of the Russian stock market, expanding the circle of investors and reducing dependence on foreign sources of financing. If ...

... pressures may create short-term fluctuations in MTS's financial results. Investors should closely monitor the company's changes in strategy and its approach to risk management. From myself to investors: MTS demonstrates sustainable growth in a changing economic environment, actively developing areas of ecosystem services. It is important to assess potential income from the ecosystem and the company's resilience to external factors, especially in the context of rising interest expenses. Investors should pay attention to the plans ...

... in April 2025 marked WalletConnect's transition to decentralized governance and potential community involvement in protocol development. Fundamentally, the project is very significant: it underpins the user experience in cryptocurrencies, providing convenience ... ... infrastructure element and expect its value to grow as the market expands. For WCT holders, a significant question is the token's economic model: will it be used for service payments, staking, or governance? Given the project's high significance, if the token ...

... same period last year. ComNews Dividends The management of PJSC Astra Group plans to recommend to the board of directors to allocate 550 million rubles for the payment of dividends for the first 9 months of 2024. This was reported by Deputy CEO for Economics and Finance Elena Borodkina at the Investor Day in Moscow. Interfax This proposal reflects the company's desire to ensure stable income for shareholders, despite significant investments in the development of the product line and business expansion. Earlier, following the results of the first quarter of 2024, Astra Group had already paid dividends in the amount of 7.89 rubles per share, which amounted to about 1.7 billion rubles. AstraGroup ...

... gradual recovery of demand for imported goods increased the need for foreign currency, putting additional pressure on the ruble. Forecasts for 2025 Reuters Forecasts the dollar exchange rate to be between 100 and 108 rubles by the end of 2025. Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation Estimates the average annual ruble exchange rate in 2025 at 96.5 rubles per dollar. Alternative Scenarios Some experts suggest both further weakening of the ruble to 120 per dollar and strengthening below the 100 ...