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.
Rising fuel prices and availability are becoming an increasingly pressing issue for businesses and the public. The phrase "Fuel takes off from the barrier" reflects the situation where high prices and fuel shortages create serious obstacles for enterprise growth and operation. We will explore what lies behind this expression and how to tackle these challenges.
As Sunday, August 2, 2026, approaches, it brings with it crucial economic events and corporate reports. On this day, a meeting of OPEC+ is scheduled where changes to oil production quotas will be discussed, potentially impacting prices on global exchanges significantly. Investors are also eagerly awaiting the quarterly report from Berkshire Hathaway, which could provide additional signals regarding the health of the American economy. Alongside these key events, the beginning of a new trading week is set to commence, bringing fresh trends and changes to the markets. In this article, we will closely examine the effects of these events on the global economic landscape and the opportunities available for investors. What significance does today’s OPEC+ meeting hold? What conclusions can we draw from the Berkshire Hathaway report? We'll uncover the answers to these questions and much more.
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.