... to consistent demand for these types of goods. Regardless of the economic climate, people will always spend on essentials like food, hygiene products, and medicine. These are typically their first expenditures. Also, this category sometimes includes shares in companies that mine precious metals, as the demand for gold tends to rise during crises, thereby increasing the share prices of these businesses. Securities in this category lose value very slowly, and the same can be said for their price appreciation....

... led to an increase in electricity consumption by nearly 70%. This is a testament to the accelerated transition to eco-friendly technologies and changes in the country's energy balance. Learn more about the trends and implications of this surge. The share of electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrids in passenger car sales in the United States has reached 10%. Demand for electricity from passenger electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids in the U.S. surged by 69% in the first two months of 2025, totaling ...

... As noted by Sergey Tereshkin in a recent RBC article , an unprecedented shift in the geography of Russian oil exports is occurring. If in 2021 about 34% of oil supplies from Russia were directed to Asia-Pacific countries, by the end of 2024, their share had risen to 63%. The share of European countries (including Turkey) fell from 56% to 31% during the same period. Similar changes are noted in the market for oil products: the share of the Asia-Pacific region in Russian product exports increased ...

... and Russia): RusAgro ($AGRO): Last day of trading depositary receipts on Moscow Exchange in "T+1 glass" Polyus ($PLZL): Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders (EGM) on dividends for 9 months of 2024 in the amount of 1301.75 rubles per share Avangard ($AVAN): Closing of the register for dividend payment of 68.16 rubles Inarktica ($AQUA): Closing of the register for dividend payment of 20 rubles KuibyshevAzot pref. ($KAZTP): Last day with a dividend of 7 rubles Zscaler Inc ($ZS): Report ...

... invests their funds in startups or small businesses, providing financial assistance at the early stages of the project's development. Unlike venture funds, business angels invest their personal money and often provide not only financial support, but also share their experience, connections and knowledge, helping the startup develop and grow. Characteristics and role of a business angel Business angels play an important role in the startup ecosystem, as they provide financing at a stage when traditional ...