... of AI technologies on the market: Leaders Benefit from Innovation. Companies that manage to lead the AI trend gain competitive advantages and new sources of growth. Technological innovation helps them strengthen their leadership and increase their market share, thereby supporting revenue and stock price growth in the long term. Risks Increase and Require Consideration. Traditional business models are under pressure, and investment risks in the sector are increasing. Investors must analyze how shifts in user habits and rising costs related to AI ...

... signs, allowing traders to convey maximum information about the trading activity. There were gestures indicating the type or status of an order—for instance, cancellations or modifications were communicated with separate hand movements. On the futures markets, distinct symbols were used for each contract's expiration month: each month of the calendar had its corresponding symbolic sign. An experienced trader could understand not only the price and volume from a combination of gestures but also which month of delivery was being referenced. From Gestures to Digits: The Digital Era and the Departing Tradition In the late 20th and early 21st centuries, trading underwent revolutionary changes ...

... heightened volatility in the markets, especially in those closely linked to U.S. assets. Impact on commodity markets: The closure of commodity exchanges in the USA, such as CME Group, leads to a decrease in activity in oil, gold, and other commodity markets, which may reflect on their prices. Pause in economic news: On the holiday, there are no significant economic publications or corporate reports from the USA, which reduces the flow of information and may impact investment decision-making. Preparation for "Black Friday" ...

... RUB ( +4.28% YoY) Margin Dynamics: Moderate compression of net profitability amid rising costs Revenue Growth Factors The revenue growth in the first half of 2025 was driven by: An increase in electricity and capacity supply volumes in the domestic market. Adjustments to tariffs and prices within regulated segments. Growth in electricity exports to CIS countries and Europe. Net Profit Dynamics Despite high revenue growth rates, the increase in net profit was moderate. Key factors affecting the outcome included: Rising cost of goods ...

... amount and lower repayment burdens. Prospects for the Mortgage Market Amidst High Rates Decrease in Housing Market Activity. In light of high rates and limited access to preferential programs, a reduction in the number of transactions in the real estate market is expected. This could lead to a slowdown in housing price growth or even a decrease in prices for certain categories of properties. Development of New Mortgage Products. Banks may introduce new products to attract borrowers amid heightened competition and declining demand for traditional mortgages. These ...