... consumption, so China now needs less imported coal. However, China remains the largest coal consumer in the world," says Igor Yushkov, an expert at the Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation and the National Energy Security Fund (NESF). Why is China slowing down the construction of coal-fired power plants? "There is a noticeable imbalance in China's energy sector, with a heavy reliance on coal generation. Over the past decade, China has tried to correct this by ...

... It can be argued that other sectors operate without budget subsidies, and the "wealthy" oil companies will manage without them too. However, the damping mechanism curbs the rise in wholesale prices and softens price fluctuations. Although funded from the budget, the money for it comes from the oil extraction sector in the form of taxes (which were increased to enable the damping payments). If the damping payment is nullified, the mechanism controlling price increases will be disabled, ...

... port capacity expansion. Nonetheless, it is crucial to maintain long-term investments in infrastructure to support the strategic directions of the industry. Financial Risks: increased volatility in demand and external conditions necessitates reserving funds for unforeseen expenses, reducing the investment attractiveness of assets. Long-term Investments: critical projects (e.g., development of Arctic routes and the new LAPECO terminal) remain in focus for investors but require scenario analysis and ...

... California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is testing the Avalanche blockchain to digitize millions of vehicle titles, increasing efficiency and security in document handling. Global investment firm Franklin Templeton launched a tokenized money market fund based on Avalanche, showcasing how traditional finance can integrate with blockchain. Additionally, Turkish ticketing company Passo is collaborating with Tixbase to utilize Avalanche for modernizing ticket sales systems, ensuring more reliable and ...

... energy sector investors, Lukoil's dividend policy remains a key draw. HeadHunter (HEAD): Shareholders will decide on dividends of 907 rubles per share for 2021–2024, underscoring the company's confidence in its financials and commitment to returning funds to shareholders. This decision is significant for the stock market, given the growing demand for HeadHunter's recruitment services. 3. Last Days with Dividend Rights WUSH Holding (WUSH): The final day to purchase shares with the right to a 2.11 ...