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Natural monopolies play an important role in the Russian economy, providing critical services in sectors such as electricity, gas, transport, and water. In this article, we examine what natural monopolies are, why they are necessary, how they are regulated by the state, and provide examples of the largest Russian companies in this area. Find out how these structures ensure infrastructure stability and how they affect everyday life.

Cherkizovo Group reported revenue growth of 16.6% for 9 months of 2024, reaching RUB 188.1 billion. The company continues to strengthen its position thanks to growing demand for its products and an active investment program aimed at expansion and efficiency improvement. Find out which key indicators affect the company's financial stability and prospects, as well as what investors should pay attention to.

MTS summed up the results of the 3rd quarter of 2024, showing stable growth of key financial indicators. Net profit amounted to 1 billion rubles against the background of increasing interest expenses, and consolidated revenue grew by 15.3%, reaching 180.4 billion rubles. The ecosystem direction also demonstrated success: the number of customers using four or more products increased by 30%. Read about how MTS plans to adapt to changing economic conditions and maintain growth in the article.

The financial results of TBank and Rosbank for 10 months of 2024 demonstrate stable growth: TBank's net profit under RAS increased to 50 billion rubles, and Rosbank's to 46 billion rubles. These indicators reflect the successful development of both banks this year and indicate their financial stability and management efficiency. Find out more about the key indicators and prospects for investors in our article.

MTS Bank reported a 7.5% increase in net profit for the first 9 months of 2024, reaching RUB 11.9 billion. A significant increase in interest and commission income, as well as high operational efficiency, strengthen the bank's position and increase its attractiveness to investors. Find out more about the bank's financial results and prospects in our article.

The financial results of Astra Group for 9 months of 2024 demonstrate rapid growth - the company's revenue increased by 84%, reaching 8.6 billion rubles. The main growth drivers include strengthening the product ecosystem, increasing the share of support and launching new solutions such as Astra Monitoring and Astra Cloud. Significant contribution to the indicators was also made by agreements concluded with major partners and the Russian region.

The financial results of Europlan for the first 9 months of 2024 demonstrated steady growth. Net profit reached 11.3 billion rubles, an increase of 6.3% compared to last year. The company continues to increase its revenues, improving both interest and non-interest indicators. During the reporting period, Europlan purchased more than 43,000 units of equipment for leasing, and the volume of transactions increased by 11%, which confirms the high demand for their services. The Board of Directors is considering paying dividends in the amount of 6 billion rubles, emphasizing the company's commitment to the interests of shareholders.

UTair Airlines has presented its operating results for the first 10 months of 2024, demonstrating steady growth in key indicators. The company's passenger traffic increased by 5.6% compared to last year, including an 18.3% increase on international flights. Impressive growth was also observed in the cargo and mail segment, where the volume of mail increased by 141.6%. These data highlight the company's success in attracting customers to international routes and its efforts to optimize logistics. However, despite the positive dynamics, investors should consider possible external risks, such as fluctuations in fuel prices and changes in economic conditions.

An analysis of DVMP's financial statements for the first 9 months of 2024 shows a significant deterioration in key indicators. The company's revenue decreased by 22%, the net loss amounted to RUB 2.15 billion, and the cost of sales continues to grow, leading to negative gross profit. These data indicate the financial difficulties the company is facing and the possible need to revise its strategy. This review also considers key aspects that investors should pay attention to: revenue dynamics, cost, expenses and external factors affecting the business.

By the end of 2024, the ruble to dollar exchange rate may be in the range of 93 to 100 rubles. In this answer, we reviewed key expert forecasts, including estimates from the Russian Ministry of Economic Development and SberCIB Investment Research, and explained the main factors influencing the exchange rate: oil prices, inflation, interest rates, and the geopolitical situation. A detailed analysis and commentary from Open Oil Market CEO Sergey Tereshkin will help you better understand what changes may occur with the ruble exchange rate and how this may affect investments and business.

The price of gold has fallen by 5% over the past week, showing the most significant drop in the last three years. The main factors that influenced this dynamics were the strengthening of the US dollar and investors' expectations about high inflation, as well as a slow reduction in interest rates due to Trump's economic policy. What does the current decline mean for the precious metals market, what prospects await gold, and how are investors reacting to it? Read a detailed review and commentary by Sergey Tereshkin, CEO of Open Oil Market.

MKB reduced its net profit under IFRS for 9 months of 2024 to RUB 28 billion, which is 29% lower compared to the same period last year. The bank notes growth in interest income and efforts to optimize expenses, but is faced with an increase in reserves and a decrease in income from securities. Find out how MKB is adapting to economic challenges and what steps it is taking to strengthen its position.

Key points from the report of PJSC Carsharing of Russia (Delimobil) on financial results for January-September 2024 that investors should pay attention to:

How to start your own business without start-up capital: advice from Sergey Ivanovich Tereshkin, founder of Open Oil Market, based on personal experience.

The question is, of course, rhetorical. Several different answers can be written on this topic and examples from the business world can be given. I will try to answer briefly and as succinctly as possible.

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