... challenging pandemic period, and shareholders will be primarily interested in ship occupancy rates and booking trends for future seasons. The company may report record high occupancy rates (close to 100%) and increases in average passenger spending onboard,... ... portfolio—immunology drugs (Skyrizi, Rinvoq) and aesthetic medicine products from the Botox line—that compensate for the ongoing decline in sales of the flagship drug, Humira (whose patent protection in the US has expired). Last quarter, the company lowered its annual ...

... prices this year include: Seasonal Demand. The summer months are traditionally a period of peak fuel consumption. The vacation season and active automotive mobility lead to increased gasoline demand. Additionally, diesel consumption increases in agriculture ... ... will ease somewhat. Export Attractiveness. High conditions on external markets make fuel exports more profitable than domestic sales. World prices for oil and petroleum products remained relatively high in 2025, and the exchange rate of the national currency ...

... Forbes Thus, the example of Russia illustrates that even one of the largest gasoline exporters is willing to limit external sales for the sake of domestic consumers – underscoring the presence of local fuel imbalances across different regions of the ... ... price fell to around ~$3.14 per gallon (approximately $0.83 per liter) after Independence Day – a record low for the summer season in the past four years. Analysts suggest that in August–September, the average price nationwide may break the psychological ...

... Tereshkin, RBC . Thus, Russia's example illustrates that even one of the largest gasoline exporters is ready to limit external sales to protect domestic consumers—this underscores the existence of local fuel imbalances in various regions of the world.... ... average price of gasoline after Independence Day fell to ~$3.14 per gallon (about $0.83 per liter)—a record low for the summer season since 2021. Analysts note that during August-September, the national average could break the psychological mark of $3/gallon,...

... business. Stable demand for essential consumer products and confirmation of annual forecasts are expected. Investors want to see sales growth in key consumer health categories and the effectiveness of the separation from the parent company J&J in terms of ... .... today. Although there are no publications from giants in the S&P 500 index on August 8, the **overall tone of the earnings season** remains favorable: most companies have already exceeded profit expectations, supporting the rise of the U.S. stock market ...