... IPO: In Russia, IPOs can be held on the Moscow Exchange (MOEX) or the Saint Petersburg Exchange (SPB Exchange). Make sure your broker has access to the exchange you need. 2. Commissions and hidden costs Commissions can have a significant impact on your investment returns, especially in volatile times. There are different types of commissions to consider: IPO participation fees: Some brokers charge additional fees for access to the offering. Exchange trading fees: Trading conditions may vary depending on the exchange....

... Russia-specific, dividend announcements like those from Fix Price and Novorossiysk Grain Products Plant provide insights into shareholder return trends in resource-heavy markets. Key Corporate Reports Russian Companies: NPO "Nauka" (NAUK): Extraordinary ... ... founder of Open Oil Market, I view Friday’s events as pivotal for understanding broader global trends and their implications for investment strategies. The UK GDP data will offer insights into how the economy is performing under the weight of inflation and ...

... of this amount going to clean technologies (renewable energy, grids, energy storage, nuclear generation). This is double the investments in traditional hydrocarbon projects. Such priorities reflect the desire of many countries to strengthen energy security ... ... that this ban is temporary: by autumn, with the end of seasonal work, the situation is expected to normalize, and exports will return to the usual mode. Nevertheless, for the global petroleum product market, this is a signal: even one of the largest exporters ...

... market and again criminalize law-abiding consumers who have become accustomed to operating within the legal framework. Risks for the Industry and Society The plans for legislative revision have alarmed the nascent legal cannabis industry. Companies that invested in the cultivation and sale of marijuana through social clubs or pharmaceutical channels fear losses. If new restrictions are imposed, some consumers will inevitably return to illegal suppliers, which will hurt officially registered producers. Moreover, tightening the rules may complicate life for patients who genuinely need cannabis for medical reasons – there are fears that they will once again become victims ...

... representatives in the sector have managed to navigate this period commendably. In a recently published report by Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Lukoil, Gazprom, Tatneft, Novatek, and Surgutneftegas were among the top ten companies delivering the highest returns to shareholders, with Finnish company Neste leading the pack. At the same time, S&P's ratings have revised the investment outlooks for major global oil and gas companies like Total, Exxon, and Shell downwards, while Rosneft has maintained a stable outlook. Rosneft holds a more resilient position due to its substantial oil reserves, low extraction costs, and stable ...