... subsequent challenges faced by the company. SPAC in Russia: Prospects and Challenges In the Russian market, SPAC has yet to gain widespread recognition, but interest in this method is growing. In 2021, plans were discussed to create SPACs targeted at Russian tech companies, and some investors and management firms expressed interest in executing such projects. However, large SPAC transactions in Russia remain rare. The primary obstacles to the spread of SPACs in Russia include regulatory peculiarities, lower stock ...

... once again rewarding bold startups with high valuations, restoring faith in the scalability of new projects. IPO Wave: The Market is Opening Up for New Leaders The IPO market is experiencing a revival after a prolonged hiatus. The successful debuts of tech companies in the first half of the year have inspired both entrepreneurs and investors. For instance, in the financial sector, notable IPOs from fintech companies Circle and Chime have become indicators of the revival of startup activity on the stock ...

... towards easing policy is only beginning – this supports high demand for hedge assets like gold. Corporate Reports: Tech Giants, Oil Leaders, and Consumer Demand The quarterly earnings season is underway, and the results from the world’s largest companies are showing mixed trends. Below are the most notable reports and trends from recent days: Apple – The tech giant exceeded analyst expectations. Apple’s revenue for April–June grew by approximately 10% year-over-year, reaching ~$94 billion – a record for the company’s third fiscal quarter. Net profit was approximately $23 billion (~+9% y/y) due ...

... and delivery services, Grab , has resumed talks of merging with Indonesian technology holding GoTo . The merger of the two companies with a total capitalization of around $25 billion would create a dominant platform in the region. The mere fact of resuming ... ... GoTo reflects players' desire to optimize costs and strengthen their positions through collaboration. In the USA and Europe, tech giants are also active in acquiring promising projects. Google recently completed a record acquisition of cloud cybersecurity ...

... rate is maintained, any abrupt comments from Powell could alter expectations and trigger sell-offs in the bond market, which would spill over into equities. Another risk is the concentration of negative surprises in corporate earnings: if several large companies (especially in the tech sector) disappoint, the Nasdaq could drag down the other US exchanges . External factors should not be overlooked either: for example, trade disputes (the deadline for new US tariffs has been mentioned as August 1) or geopolitical issues could suddenly ...