... security. This process has dragged on for several years, resulting in XRP being delisted from several American exchanges and uncertainty surrounding the coin's future. By 2025, the situation had clarified: the court defined XRP's legal status, resulting in renewed interest in the cryptocurrency. Main Function: XRP is designed for fast and inexpensive international transfers. In the Ripple ecosystem, it acts as a bridge asset between different currencies: for example, a bank in one country can convert its ...

... platform iCapital raised $820 million with a valuation over $7.5 billion, indicating a resumption of major deals in financial technology. Concurrently, there is a boom in "green" projects: funds are actively financing climate initiatives—from renewable energy and electric vehicles to innovative nuclear advancements. The Swiss startup Climeworks raised $162 million for the development of CO 2 capture technologies (bringing the total funding to $1 billion). In the nuclear sector, European companies ...

... stagnation, growth), the level of competition, the dynamics of demand for the industry's products, prices for raw materials or components, the regulatory influence of the state, etc. For example, companies in promising, fast-growing sectors (such as IT or renewable energy) have a greater chance of value growth than businesses in depressed industries. By assessing the industry context, the analyst understands which factors will contribute to or hinder the development of the company in this area. Corporate ...

... already increased severalfold from winter lows) may continue their rally. But risks are also present: the used car market is volatile, interest rates are high, impacting purchasing power, and any negative deviation (e.g., slower revenue growth or a renewed loss) could deflate inflated investor expectations. Lam Research (LRCX) – a global leader in equipment production for semiconductor factories (competing with Applied Materials and others). The company’s report is a barometer of the health ...

... Group (Japan): The investment conglomerate unexpectedly returned to profitability in the quarter, achieving significant profits thanks to the recovery in valuations of its technology investments. SoftBank shares gained double-digit 11%, reflecting a renewed market faith in Masayoshi Son’s strategy after several loss-making periods. Sony Corporation (Japan): The electronics and media giant improved its financial year forecast, considering successful sales of its gaming division and smartphone camera ...