... Profit Before Tax: 20.5 billion RUB compared to 38.7 billion RUB last year. Income Tax Expenses: 4.1 billion RUB versus 6.8 billion RUB last year. Earnings Per Share Metrics Basic Earnings Per Share: 0.74 RUB (down from 1.79 RUB last year). Diluted Earnings Per Share: 0.70 RUB (down from 1.71 RUB last year). Investor Outlook Sovcombank's report for H1 2025 reflects a significant decrease in profitability due to pressure on the interest margin, rising funding costs, and increased reserves for credit losses. Nonetheless, the bank shows consistent growth in its fee-based business and expansion of non-banking ...

... into the weekend. Macroeconomic Calendar (MSK) 02:30 — Japan : Consumer Price Index (July). 09:00 — Germany : GDP for Q2 2025 (preliminary estimate). 17:00 — USA : Jerome Powell's speech at the economic symposium in Jackson Hole. Key Points on ... ... should prepare for sharp movements in key assets in the second half of the day – both during the speech and immediately after. Earnings Report: Before Market Open (BMO, USA and Asia) BJ’s Wholesale Club (BJ) – an American operator of club wholesale ...

... attracting coin holders. For example, an investor can deposit USDT into a protocol and earn interest or use USDT as collateral for borrowing other cryptocurrencies. While yields in DeFi declined in 2022–2023 (along with declining speculative activity), in 2025 they may still exceed the zero rate associated with simple holding of USDT. This motivates some stablecoin holders to avoid cashing out to fiat and seek earning opportunities within the crypto ecosystem, maintaining demand for the coin. Retail and Institutional Adoption. Finally, it is worth noting the growing acknowledgment of stablecoins by institutional investors and even some government entities. ...

... attracting coin holders. For example, an investor can deposit USDT into a protocol and earn interest or use USDT as collateral for borrowing other cryptocurrencies. While yields in DeFi declined in 2022–2023 (along with declining speculative activity), in 2025 they may still exceed the zero rate associated with simple holding of USDT. This motivates some stablecoin holders to avoid cashing out to fiat and seek earning opportunities within the crypto ecosystem, maintaining demand for the coin. Retail and Institutional Adoption. Finally, it is worth noting the growing acknowledgment of stablecoins by institutional investors and even some government entities. ...

... to sell 25 million shares, originally scheduled until the end of 2025. Since early November, he has sold a total of $2.7 billion in Amazon stock. These sales were part of a pre-announced plan allowing Bezos to divest 25 million shares by the end of 2025, with approximately 22 million shares already sold. Investors may anticipate a new sales plan being announced, potentially in Amazon’s next quarterly report. Major Earnings Reports This Week: U.S. and Russia Monday, November 18 Pre-Market: MDMG (Mother and Child): Board of Directors to discuss interim dividends. After Market Close: TCOM (Trip.com Group Ltd ADR) — 02:00: Expected revenue growth of 16.8%. Financial ...