Economy. Investments. IPO
In recent weeks, cryptocurrencies and traditional financial instruments (TradFi) have strengthened their momentum amid growing investor interest. A combination of strong corporate earnings from leaders in the semiconductor sector and rapid progress in artificial intelligence are fuelling interest in risk assets. In this context, there is notable growth in the shares of giants such as Micron Technology and AMD, as well as a positive trend in cryptocurrency markets, led by Bitcoin and Ether. New investment opportunities are attracting both large institutional funds and retail investors in the CIS, shaping new portfolio strategies. In this article, we will examine in detail how this synergy of technology and finance is affecting the market.
On July 22, 2026, a pivotal day for global economic events and corporate earnings reports will unfold. On this day, investors and economists will closely monitor the reports from major companies like Alphabet, Tesla, and IBM. All three will present their financial results for the second quarter of 2026, potentially impacting stock markets significantly. In the UK, inflation data is set to be released, giving investors a clearer picture of the nation's economic status. Additionally, considerable attention will be given to the EIA (Energy Information Administration) report on U.S. oil inventories, which could influence global energy markets. Furthermore, Russia will disclose data on industrial production and weekly inflation, providing investors with insights into its current economic situation. These events promise to serve as crucial benchmarks for investors and economists, assisting them in making informed decisions both now and in the near future.
In this episode, Sergey Tereshkin and investor Mikhail Dubnov, partner at Brio Capital Fund, break down what really happens to a company when large sums of money come in. We discuss why the scaling stage is an entirely different game from starting from scratch, and how the founder's life, management, analytics, and team change after the deal.
In this issue, Sergey Tereshkin and investor Andrey Rezinkin explore AI startups: how to select promising projects and profit from investments in AI. They discuss real-life examples such as OpenAI, ChatGPT, voice recognition, and DepTech, as well as trends like AGI and lifestyle AI applications.