... necessary. Coal Industry: Record Production and Controlled Demand The global coal sector continues to remain at historic highs in production volumes, although the growth rate of demand is slowing down. According to the latest IEA forecast, global coal production in 2025 may increase slightly to around 9.2 billion tons, setting a new record. The main contribution to this growth will come from China, where domestic coal production is expanding to support the energy sector. However, global coal demand is expected to grow by just 0.2% this year, and a slight decline is anticipated ...

... Transactions on marketplaces occur online, quickly and transparently, saving time and money for all participants. Let's explore what these platforms entail, how they work, their advantages for suppliers, buyers, and carriers—and why this format is becoming a new trend in the market. What is a B2B Marketplace? A B2B marketplace is an online platform where businesses buy and sell products directly to each other. In other words, it functions as a kind of electronic market. Do not confuse such a platform with familiar online marketplaces like Wildberries, Ozon, or Yandex.Market, where sellers offer products directly to end consumers....

... first results of digitalization was a significant reduction in costs—we started saving several million rubles per month. – But you didn’t stop there? – No, that wasn’t enough for us. We wanted to make a "quantum leap" and reach a new level. To do this, we needed to minimize human involvement in the sale of petroleum products. This process traditionally involves seven different specialists—sales managers, logistics personnel, accountants, lawyers, and so on. We aimed to have software handle these functions. This led to the idea of a mobile app for fuel ordering,...

... growth) on revenue of ~$804 million (up 34.7% year-on-year). The fintech platform is close to achieving its first quarterly profit. Commentary: SoFi's results will be critical as an indicator for the fintech sector. Investors will assess user growth, new products, and credit portfolio quality. EPS forecasts are already high, so a strong profit above expectations or an optimistic management tone regarding future growth is necessary for a positive market reaction. A confident earnings beat could trigger ...

... nicotine pouches), attempting to solidify its position in the alternatives segment – their sales are growing at double-digit rates. Investors will monitor whether the company has managed to slow down the decline in traditional cigarette sales and how new products are performing. Altria’s shares are viewed as "defensive," so no sharp movements are anticipated, but any information about future dividends and industry regulation is crucial. Kraft Heinz (KHC) – an American food giant (Heinz, ...