... morning will see reports from several regions: Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk will present results amid demand for diabetes and obesity drugs, American fast-food leader McDonald’s will report on sales amid changing consumer behavior, Canadian e-commerce platform Shopify will show online retail dynamics, Japanese conglomerate Sony will reflect the state of the technology and media sector, while Honda Motor will present global car sales and production data. After market close: Walt Disney, Uber ...

... spring. In May alone, MENA startups raised approximately $300 million (around 25% more than in April), spearheaded by the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt. Local funds and government investors are active in these countries, focusing primarily on fintech, e-commerce, and logistics. As a result, the region has produced its first unicorns, with governments aiming to cultivate even more (for instance, at the 2025 VivaTech forum in Paris, Saudi representatives introduced several candidates for billion-dollar ...

... volatility risks for businesses. Moreover, PayPal has set a reduced fee of 0.99% for such transactions (below typical banking card fees), aiming to encourage small and medium businesses to utilize crypto payments. This initiative simplifies international e-commerce and reduces costs, facilitating cryptocurrencies' entry into mainstream commercial circulation. Banking Sector: Following the passage of the relevant law in the USA, interest in stablecoins from traditional banks has surged. Several American ...

... entire Nasdaq technology sector. Amazon – the world's largest online retailer and cloud provider also delighted investors with strong results. In Q2, Amazon's revenue grew at a double-digit rate of 12% (to ~$142 billion), with both key segments – e-commerce and cloud platform AWS – showing firm growth. Stimulating consumer demand through loyalty programs and expedited delivery helped boost sales in North America and beyond, despite the global economic slowdown. Amazon's operating profit significantly ...

... companies whose results can serve as barometers for entire industries. For instance, Visa's report will reflect the state of global payments and consumer spending, Boeing's will reveal the status in aerospace and supply chains, UPS will indicate trade and e-commerce volumes, Starbucks will illuminate consumer demand health, particularly in China, and Booking Holdings will depict the strength of the travel boom. The market's reaction to their reports will set the tone for their corresponding sectors. For ...