... United States is intensifying sanctions against buyers of Russian oil, impacting the interests of major oil companies and international trade. Amid this geopolitical tension, global oil prices have decreased, while fuel companies assess production prospects under the OPEC+ agreement. Russia continues to impose restrictions on the export of refined oil products to maintain stability in the domestic fuel market. Meanwhile, Europe is ramping up gas reserves in preparation for winter, and a return ...

... to the import of technologies for LNG production and supplies of Russian oil for American refineries using high-sulfur feedstock. Specific directions will depend on the speed of sanctions lifting and assessments by American companies of the long-term prospects for doing business in Russia," stated Sergey Tereshkin, CEO of Open Oil Market, in a comment to the agency “Pravda” . He also emphasized: "Overall, cooperation is more beneficial for both parties than restrictions, which prevent ...

... foundation for a new growth cycle, while others must defend old sources of profit from erosion. Growth forecasts now largely depend on how successfully a company integrates AI into its services and products. For example, Microsoft has received an upgrade in prospects due to AI integration across a wide range of offerings, while for Google, future growth rates are being questioned due to uncertainty in monetizing new search solutions. At the same time, expenditures are rising for all players—computational ...

... this period. How can this risk be reduced? While it is impossible to completely eliminate market fluctuations, investors can strive to select quality assets. Conduct research before purchasing: evaluate the financial health of the company, industry prospects, property condition, etc. Furthermore, it is advisable to purchase assets at a justified price – avoid paying inflated prices for hyped securities at market peaks. Well-chosen assets purchased at reasonable prices are less likely to experience ...

... of cost reduction. A successful quarter and confident 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 ...