Sequoia Capital is one of the most influential venture capital funds in the world, having backed many famous tech companies such as Apple, Google, and WhatsApp (owned by Meta, banned in Russia). In this article, we will look at the fund’s history, its investment strategies, startup selection criteria, and examples of successful and unsuccessful deals. Find out ...

... as it compares a global business to a local economic metric. Technological boom. Breakthroughs in IT (such as the development of artificial intelligence) fuel investor confidence in accelerated economic growth in the future. Today’s valuations of tech companies are partly justified by the fact that, unlike during the dot-com era, these businesses are already generating substantial profits and cash flows. Collectively, these factors create a foundation for the overvalued market to remain afloat for ...

... economic health); 11:30 PM – API oil inventory report (important for the oil market and inflation expectations). In addition to macroeconomic statistics, July 29 will see a substantial issuance of corporate reports. The focus will be on reports from companies across various sectors, from tech giants to consumer goods manufacturers. Below is a structured overview of the financial results of major companies that will release their reports before the market opens (premarket) and after it closes (aftermarket). The expected EPS (earnings per ...

... indicator that global consumer demand for premium goods remains robust even in the face of economic challenges. Overall, the combination of corporate reports reflects a contradictory picture in the global economy. The financial sector and conglomerate companies demonstrate benefits from high interest rates and diversification, while tech leaders continue to profit from digitization and new trends (cloud, AI), whereas industrial giants are struggling against cyclical demand declines. The consumer segment shows mixed results: mass demand is slightly declining under inflationary pressure,...

... of short-term factors, it's crucial to remember long-term trends. If current data point to declining inflation and central banks' caution, this creates a positive background for markets in the medium term. Simultaneously, corporate results from many companies show robust demand – for example, Coca-Cola may continue to grow sales, while tech giants invest in new directions. This indicates the underlying strength of the economy even amid policy tightening. Investors from the CIS should use the information obtained to adjust their strategies. Market analysis shows that diversification ...