... forecasts may boost confidence in Kenvue's new shares, while any signs of weakness (e.g., revenue growth slowdown or margin contraction) will raise questions regarding its autonomous development prospects. In addition to these companies, several mid-cap corporations in technology, finance, and real estate sectors will also report in the U.S. 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 ...

... advantages for businesses: Raising capital for development. The funds received at the pre-IPO can be used to expand the business, finance marketing campaigns, develop new products or acquire other companies. This allows you to accelerate growth and improve ... ... its competitive advantages, and a pre-IPO becomes an excellent tool for this purpose. Increasing transparency and improving corporate governance. Companies preparing for an IPO must review and improve internal business processes, as well as bring financial ...

... heighten interest in savings in stable currencies. At the same time, the ruble is supported by high oil prices, Ministry of Finance currency sales under the budget rule, as well as the elevated key interest rate set by the Bank of Russia (18% annually),... ... conflicts and weak data from the US created a negative backdrop. However, high commodity prices and expectations for robust corporate results supported interest in oil and gas and commodity sector stocks. Meanwhile, geopolitical uncertainty and industry ...

... For beginners, mutual funds (PIFs and ETFs) are convenient. For example, accessible options include bond funds (government or corporate), the Moscow Exchange index fund (or global market). Mutual funds offer professional management, although they charge ... ... also come with high volatility. It is advisable to complement a mid-term portfolio with "blue chip" stocks (gas, oil, finance) and international ETFs to mitigate risks across countries and sectors. Companies with solid business foundations yield ...

... own tech hubs in the Middle East. Simultaneously, new venture funds are being established globally — both independent and corporate — which are attracting significant institutional capital for investment in high-tech industries. Renowned Silicon ... .... Following last year's downturn, there is a noticeable revival in adjacent sectors — investors are once again focusing on finance, climate technologies, biomedical applications, defense developments, and other fields. Below are key areas currently ...