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Buyers Battle for Russian Oil in Europe
Discussing the growing competition for Russian oil in Europe. What implications might this have for the market and prices?
The EU has politically positioned itself against Russian energy resources, yet Hungary and Serbia continue to develop long-term plans for their procurement. Specifically, Belgrade and Budapest have discussed constructing a pipeline with Russia ...
Oil Flood of Russian Railways: Tank Cargo Owners Gain Government Support in the Battle for Priority Access to Railroads
... is always a balance between 'carrot and stick.' It's no coincidence that the latest export ban coincided with the Finance Ministry’s draft law on splitting the fuel damper mechanism.
Currently, oil companies may lose damper payments if exchange prices for AI-92 gasoline or diesel fuel exceed the threshold set in the Tax Code. However, under the draft law, the damper would only be nullified for the specific type of fuel whose price exceeds the legally established maximum.
This measure will ...
How to Value a Business Before Selling or Buying?
Business valuation is an important stage both when selling and when buying a company. Correct determination of value allows you to set a fair price and avoid possible losses or disputes. There are several approaches to valuation, each of which has its own characteristics and is suitable for different types of business. Let's consider the main methods of valuing a company, the factors that can ...
The Importance of Portfolio Diversification
... supplement your investments. This strategy smooths out the fluctuations caused by market volatility. Its primary principle is to reduce investment risks by investing equal amounts at regular intervals. It also entails buying more specific shares when prices are low and fewer when prices are high.
Even with successful portfolio diversification, it is important to monitor the market and the companies you invest in to respond timely to any changes.
To achieve portfolio diversification, seek asset classes ...
Lithium is not the new oil.
... "only" 1.16 million tons (in lithium carbonate equivalent, one of the products derived from lithium). For comparison, in 2022, global demand for lithium exceeded supply by 9% (802,000 tons vs. 737,000 tons in lithium carbonate equivalent). The price drop also indicates a surplus: in September 2024, the exchange price of lithium carbonate in China—one of the largest lithium markets—dropped to 71,500 yuan per ton, while at the end of 2022, it was near 500,000 yuan per ton.
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