... production for semiconductor factories (competing with Applied Materials and others). The company’s report is a barometer of the health of the chip industry. In 2023, equipment manufacturers faced a downturn due to memory market saturation and reduced capital spending from chip makers. However, signs of demand revival have emerged in late 2024 to early 2025 (especially due to investments in new factories for AI chip production and automotive business). In Q2 (for Lam, this is the fourth quarter of the financial year), analysts expect revenue growth to about $5.0 billion (+29% year-on-year) with relatively modest earnings of ...

... EU-China summit in Beijing. Leaders of the European Union and China continue negotiations on trade and economic cooperation, investments, and climate initiatives. The summit marks the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the EU and China, ... ... the Bank of Japan's target level. This figure serves as a barometer for monetary policy: persistently high inflation in the capital intensifies expectations that the regulator may adjust its ultra-loose stance. Any hints of policy tightening may strengthen ...

... allocation. Operational Metrics: Depth of order books, spreads, spot and derivative volumes. Corporate Practice: Expansion of investment mandates and inclusion of BTC/ETH in asset management policies. Risk Infrastructure: Custodial solutions, insurance ... ... ICOs are giving way to models with stringent compliance, whitelists, and tokenomics tied to real revenue and holder rights. Capital for Innovations: The token market is rekindling funding for developments in L2, DeFi, infrastructure, and data. Network ...

... Sector The results from the largest U.S. banks illustrate their adaptability to shifting economic conditions and their ability to capitalize on market volatility. However, experts note that key challenges will persist in 2025: Potential economic slowdown amidst ... ... may impact banks' profitability. Commentary from Sergey Tereshkin, CEO of Open Oil Market «The results of the largest U.S. investment banks underscore the importance of adapting to changing conditions. The growth in interest income and asset management ...

... such news: in April 2025, the index fell by 18.9% from its peak and approached "bear market" levels, with the market capitalization of S&P companies losing approximately $5.8 trillion within a few days after the announcement of high tariffs. Partial ... ... partially offset by growth in other markets, although the profits of many companies would still decrease. Increased international investments in alternative regions would partially compensate for losses, but tensions would remain. The overall economy would ...