... expected that the monetary policy course will be maintained. In the CIS markets, the key topic remains the recent sharp rate cut by the Bank of Russia and its implications for the ruble and local assets. Below is a detailed overview of key economic and financial news for July 27, 2025, prepared in a business style for investors. US Markets: Record Rally and Fed Decision Expectations The American stock market continues to show impressive growth. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq indices set new historical highs daily over the past week – a rare “perfect week” when records were fixed every trading day. At the end of Friday’s session, the S&P 500 gained about 0.4% (to approximately 6,389 points),...

... expected revenue growth of 3.5%. VIPS (Vipshop Holdings Ltd ADR) — 13:00, expected revenue decline of 6.7%. J (Jacobs Engineering Group Inc) — 14:40. Russian Reports: LEAS (Europlan) — 11:00: Conference call on 9M 2024 results. MTSS (MTS) — 15:00: Financial and operational results for Q3 2024. ASTR (Astra Group) — IFRS results for 9M 2024. LEAS (Europlan) — IFRS report for 9M 2024. After Market Close: ZTO (ZTO Express Cayman Inc ADR) — 02:00, expected revenue growth of 392.8%. KEYS (Keysight Technologies Inc) — 00:05, expected revenue decline of 4.7%. Wednesday, November 20 Pre-Market: NIO (Nio Inc ADR) — 13:30, expected revenue growth of 3.3%. TGT (Target Corp) — 14:30, expected revenue growth of 2....

... construction sector. Equifax (EFX) and Synchrony Financial (SYF) – representatives of the financial sector. Equifax, one of the leading credit bureaus, reflects the state of consumer credit and household economies. Investors will analyze Equifax’s revenue growth from credit checking services against demand for loans. Synchrony Financial, a major credit card issuer, will also release its earnings – its results will reveal trends in consumer spending and levels of indebtedness. Improved metrics will indicate confidence among American consumers, while rising reserves for defaults ...

... business: analyzing financial performance, asset structure, and corporate governance. The company transitions to international reporting standards (IFRS or GAAP) and optimizes business processes to be comprehensible to investors. During this stage, a growth strategy and financial model are formulated to assess future profitability. Selection of underwriters and consultants. The company hires investment banks (underwriters), lawyers, and auditors to assist with the IPO process. Underwriters evaluate investor demand and ...

... price increases, which is an advantage for those looking to cash out quickly. Company Evaluation: How to Select Promising Stocks 1. Financial Indicators and Company Stability When evaluating a company at the IPO stage, it is crucial to consider its financial performance and growth prospects. Pay attention to the following metrics: Revenue and net profit: consistent growth indicates that the company is performing well and may be an attractive investment opportunity. Profitability and debt levels: a high level of profitability ...