... Apple Inc., the Chinese consumer market is its largest smartphone market, and a decline in sales in China immediately impacts the company's revenue. The slowdown in China's economic growth and the fall in consumer demand there lead to a decrease in corporate profits for many multinational companies. Collectively, the influence of Chinese consumption on global markets is significant: a decline in sales in China typically results in a drop in revenues and earnings forecasts for the corresponding companies on ...

... consumer confidence and the success of its advertising business. Additionally, continuing recovery in the AWS cloud services division is a positive note: although growth rates in the cloud are not what they used to be (around 10% year-on-year expected), corporate clients are resuming projects, and Amazon is integrating AI-based solutions to stimulate demand for cloud capabilities. Expected profit for Amazon is around $1.30-1.35 per share (compared to $1.27 last year). The company has significantly optimized costs: after last year's staff reduction initiative and improved logistics efficiency, the retail operating margin has improved. Investors ...

... points – a multi-month high. Japanese exporters and tech companies were in demand: investors anticipate that potential US tariffs will bypass Japanese electronics manufacturers, and the weakening yen will enhance their competitiveness. Major Japanese corporations surprised with positive earnings reports: SoftBank Group posted unexpectedly high profits, and its stock surged by +11%, while Sony Corp raised its annual forecast – its shares jumped by +6%, and Fast Retailing (operator of Uniqlo) increased by around +3%. Meanwhile, Chinese exchanges and Hong Kong remained under pressure. The Hang ...

... an even larger market share, mergers and acquisitions, and preparation for an IPO. Exit is the final goal of venture investment, which occurs when the company reaches such a stage of development that early investors can sell their stake and secure a profit. The exit can occur through an IPO (initial public offering) or the sale of the company to a strategic investor (large corporation) or another fund. At the exit stage, the initial investors receive income (if the company has grown in value) or fix losses (if the business has failed). Thus, the venture market is a complex system, where at each stage of startup development ...

... in the market as a whole. Conclusion: Key Risks and Opportunities for Investors In conclusion, July 30, 2025, combines significant opportunities and risks for investors. Notable opportunities include the chance to confirm stable economic growth and corporate profits: strong macro data and successful quarterly earnings reports from leading companies will reinforce confidence that the market can continue to grow. In this case, many will see additional investment opportunities —for instance, the tech sector ...