... President's directive, a special IPO regime for high-tech companies in priority industries is planned. This could involve software developers, digital platforms, advanced manufacturing, and biotechnology. Potential issuers may include large private fintech companies and internet giants (e.g., Ozon, Yandex, Tinkoff), provided the political conditions allow for their stock offerings. Financial Sector and Investment Funds. The listing of additional banks, insurance, and investment firms (including ...

... Carvana, Allstate, Ford. Wednesday evening is a significant moment in the season: reports from tech giants Meta and Microsoft, along with chip maker Qualcomm, will set the tone for the entire tech sector. Also reporting are automaker Ford and several fintech/online companies (Robinhood, Carvana), which will provide insight into the breadth of corporate profit recovery. Commentary: Wednesday is likely to be the central day of the week. Investors will be flooded with data: GDP figures on both sides ...

... (over $75 billion at current prices), reinforcing Bitcoin's status as a strategic asset for businesses. It is also noteworthy that the positions of crypto-oriented companies are being strengthened in traditional capital markets: for example, Block (a fintech giant led by Jack Dorsey) was included in the S&P 500 index, replacing another corporation after a series of mergers. Since the announcement of its inclusion in the S&P 500, Block's shares have risen by approximately 14%, and the company's market ...

... e-commerce market will become clearer and more modern. Thus, technological sovereignty and digitalization have been designated in the speech as strategic priorities. For investors, this means state support for projects in the IT sector, e-commerce, fintech, and any initiatives aimed at increasing the country’s technological independence. Defense Industry and Integration with the Civil Sector Vladimir Putin addressed the topic of the defense industry complex (DIC) and its role in the economy. He ...

... Asia. Such a move strengthens the U.S. position as a new center for crypto mining and reduces geopolitical risks associated with dependence on Asian equipment supplies. The development of services for retail users is also gaining momentum. The largest fintech platform, PayPal, has implemented a feature called Pay with Crypto , allowing customers to send cryptocurrencies abroad with reduced fees. Integrating digital assets into a popular payment service simplifies international transfers and demonstrates ...