🚨 Russian shareholders of Lenzoloto have approved dividends for 2024, deciding not to pay ordinary dividends while setting preferred dividends at 9.55 rubles per share.

🇷🇺 The consensus from IF indicates that "T-Technologies" increased its net profit under IFRS by 42% in the first quarter, reaching 31.6 billion rubles. The report is set to be released on May 22.

🌟 Experts have noted a "golden cross" in the XRP/BTC ratio on the weekly timeframe, leading some to believe that an altcoin season for XRP is commencing. This development has raised hopes that all XRP holders could become fabulously wealthy by 2025.

✨ Funds are beginning to submit updated ETF applications for altcoins to the SEC. Canary has filed an updated S-1 application for a spot SOL-ETF focused on the cryptocurrency SOL.

💥 MTS reports that the first quarter of 2025 has become the best in five years for OIBDA growth. This achievement marks a significant milestone for the company. For more details, visit here.

🇷🇺 The Russian Ministry of Finance has placed OFZ 26246 bonds amounting to 98.2 billion rubles, despite a demand of 186.9 billion rubles. The average yield stands at 16.36%.

🇺🇸 White House advisor Kevin Hassett stated that if the economy achieves a growth rate of 3%, the Trump tax legislation will pay for itself. He expressed confidence that growth will exceed 3%.

💰 T-Bank has launched a new long-term savings program for all ages, offering a first-year return of at least 38% with government financial incentives. The program combines personal savings, investment income, and state co-financing up to 360,000 rubles, along with tax benefits of up to 1.32 million rubles over 15 years. Funds are insured by the Deposit Insurance Agency (ASV) for 2.8 million rubles, double the coverage of regular deposits.

❗️🇷🇺 Shareholders of Henderson have approved a dividend of 20 rubles per share for the first quarter of 2025. The cutoff date for this dividend is set for June 2.

🌍 The European Union is preparing a trade proposal for the United States to revitalize negotiations. EU's Merz aims to propose duty-free trade once again. For more details, visit BBG.

❗️🇷🇺 The Russian ruble is facing challenges as the CNYRUB exchange rate drops by 1%. Meanwhile, the USDRUB has fallen below 80, indicating significant fluctuations in the currency market. Investors are closely monitoring these developments for potential impacts on the economy.

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🚨 Ahead

🛢 US oil - EIA inventory report at 17:30 MSK

API inventories were = +2.499M

🛢️ The latest EIA report reveals U.S. crude oil inventories have increased by 1.328 million barrels, surpassing expectations of a 0.900 million barrel rise and significantly higher than the previous increase of 3.454 million barrels.

🌟 Guatemala's largest bank, Banco Industrial, has launched international transfers using the stablecoin USDC. This new service aims to enhance the efficiency and speed of cross-border transactions, marking a significant step in the integration of cryptocurrencies into traditional banking operations. For more details, visit Banco Industrial.

🚨🇺🇸 US Senator Marco Rubio stated that the United States can no longer address all global issues on its own. He emphasized the need for a broader international collaboration to tackle pressing challenges, particularly in relation to the situation in Ukraine. The shift reflects a changing geopolitical landscape that requires collective efforts rather than unilateral actions. For more details, visit this link.

💥✴️ Bitcoin has surpassed $108,000 as Tether printed 2 billion USDT today.

💥✴️ Bitcoin has surpassed $109,000, signaling a potential all-time high (ATH) today, according to experts. They warn that those who do not participate may find themselves missing out significantly. For more information, visit here.

🚫 Russian shareholders of Positiv have approved the decision to suspend dividend payments for 2024.

💰 Gazprom Neft reported a net profit of 92.6 billion rubles for the first quarter under IFRS, slightly exceeding the consensus estimate of 91 billion rubles but down from 160 billion rubles a year earlier. In Q1, the company increased its oil refining volume by 1.8%, reaching 10.6 million tons. For more information, visit ГАЗПРОМ НЕФТИ or check their official site.

🔥✴️ Bitcoin (BTC) has reached an all-time high (ATH), marking a significant milestone for the cryptocurrency. Investors are closely watching market trends as this surge could impact future trading and investment strategies. The increase has sparked discussions about the factors contributing to this rise and its potential implications for the broader financial landscape. For more updates, visit this link.