... example, acquired a startup focused on AI devices (from designer Jony Ive) for $6.5 billion to bolster its hardware direction. The consolidation wave is affecting other segments as well. In the fintech industry, Ripple announced its acquisition of the platform Hidden Road (a prime broker for institutional investors in the crypto market) for $1.25 billion, which will enable it to enter the brokerage services market. In the defense sector, Californian startup Anduril acquired Irish firm Klas, which creates ...

... revenue growth is expected due to soaring demand for artificial intelligence chips. Investors consider NVIDIA's report to be one of the main events of the week, given the company's role in the technology sector rally. Snowflake (SNOW) – a cloud IT platform for data storage (U.S.). It will publish its quarterly results; the market will assess the revenue growth rates and the number of new large clients, which serve as indicators of corporate IT spending. HP Inc. (HPQ) – a manufacturer of PCs and ...

... could also extend to SOL – we are already seeing funds attract substantial amounts specifically for investing in Solana​. At the same time, some analysts urge a moderate view. Experts warn that competition with Ethereum and other smart contract platforms persists – Ethereum is actively implementing Layer 2 solutions, and there are new fast L1 blockchains in the market. Solana will need to continue attracting projects and users to justify high expectations. The risk of technical failures is ...

... and international ETFs to mitigate risks across countries and sectors. Companies with solid business foundations yield decent dividends, and stocks from the tech sector (though not directly accessible to Russians) can be substituted with foreign tech platforms via ETFs. Precious Metals and Currency Assets Gold. Gold is viewed as a "safe haven" against inflation and strengthens the portfolio during crises. In 2024, the price of gold in rubles rose approximately 30% (due both to global price ...

..., and Expectations Regarding the Impact of Regulatory Decisions and Macroeconomic Events. This Article is Designed for Experienced Crypto Investors. XRP Price Forecast for May 2025: Technical Analysis and Key Factors The cryptocurrency XRP (Ripple platform) is capturing the attention of seasoned traders and institutional investors as we approach May 2025. In this article, we present an analytical forecast for XRP, utilizing a comprehensive approach that includes technical indicators (current XRP ...