... universities. Academic struggles lead to narrower career prospects. Young individuals who have had their emotional health compromised by depression since adolescence find it more challenging to choose and master a profession. Chronic depression reduces productivity and hinders initiative and confidence in the workplace. As a result, they often fail to realize their potential and earn less than they could with sound mental well-being. The negative consequences also permeate society: if many young people ...

... (the reduction of block rewards for miners) that occurred in the spring of 2024. After the 2024 halving, the supply of new coins was cut in half, which historically has led to asset scarcity amid steady or increasing demand. Miners are facing higher production costs, making them less willing to sell coins at low prices, thus forming a sort of "floor" for the price. In addition, a significant portion of Bitcoin is held by long-term investors who are not quick to part with the asset during ...

... risk of capture and tracking of the stolen devices. Criminal Preferences: Premium Models Thieves primarily target expensive smartphone models that can be profitably resold. Statistics from SquareTrade indicate that about 80% of stolen phones are Apple products, specifically the latest iPhones. The flagship devices from this brand and other leading manufacturers hold significant value on the black market, yielding considerable profits upon resale. The average insurance payout for a stolen smartphone ...

... of legendary designer Jony Ive for $6.5 billion. The surge in M&A activity is providing startups with additional exit opportunities and signaling that large enterprises are eager to integrate cutting-edge developments created by startups into their products and services. New Unicorns and Major Funding Rounds Since 2025, the venture market has once again generated numerous unicorns—private companies valued at over $1 billion. Investors are once again willing to support promising projects with substantial ...

... companies have managed to avoid negative surprises, although performance dynamics vary by sector. Here are a few examples: ConocoPhillips: The oil and gas giant reported a 15% decline in net profits for Q2 year-on-year, but this was better than expected—production growth helped offset a moderate drop in oil prices. Maersk: The Danish shipping leader saw a profit decrease of about 1.4 times compared to last year’s record levels (due to falling freight rates), but even here, actual results surpassed ...