🚨 "Polar Lithium" is exploring the export of its products, noting strong demand in China, according to TASS. The company plans to commence construction of a mining and processing plant at the Kolmozerskoye deposit in mid-2026, with the earliest launch date set for 2028, as stated by the CEO.

📈 UBS Global Wealth Management has raised its year-end target for the S&P 500 to 6,000 from 5,800. The firm anticipates that the index will reach 6,400 by June 2026.

💥🇺🇸 The FTC has dropped its case aimed at blocking Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard.

⚠️ Five companies have announced their decision to forgo dividends in a single day, according to reports. For more information, visit this link.

🚨🛢 For the first time since April, oil prices ended the week in the negative due to news that OPEC+ is considering another significant increase in oil production for July.

🚀 Experts predict that Bitcoin (BTC) will soar to at least $160,000, according to a presentation by other analysts. The bullish outlook has captured the attention of investors and market watchers alike. For more insights, visit the full presentation at link.

🎥 San has released a video featuring Trump's crypto dinner.

🚢 Sovcomflot reported a net loss of $393 million for the first quarter, a stark contrast to the profit of $216 million from the same period last year. Increased sanctions against the company have complicated fleet operations, resulting in reduced revenues and idle time for a portion of the "sanctioned" vessels. For further details, visit here.

✨ Conor McGregor has announced his intention to run for President of Ireland, proposing the establishment of a BTC reserve. The former UFC champion aims to implement his vision for the country's economy with cryptocurrency at its core. For more details, visit here.

🇺🇦 A second round of negotiations between Russia and Ukraine is expected to take place next week, according to BBG.

🚨🛢️🇷🇺 The "Arctic LNG-2" project has halted its first production line due to supply restrictions from the sanctioned Russian facility. The limitations stem from a shortage of tankers, impacting the flow of liquefied natural gas. For more information, visit RTRS.

🌎 According to BofA-EPFR data, US stocks experienced a net outflow of $1.8 billion, marking a significant shift. In Europe, stocks saw inflows for the sixth consecutive week. Japanese stocks recorded a notable outflow of $4 billion, while emerging market stocks faced their largest weekly outflow in 14 weeks. On the bond front, global bonds gained $25 billion, with emerging market bonds seeing their strongest inflow since January 2023, continuing a five-week trend. Gold faced a severe outflow of $2.9 billion, the largest since April 2013.

🚨🇺🇸🇷🇺 Rubio advocates for new sanctions against Russia, while Trump opposes the move.

📈 The UWGN stock has seen an increase of 8% following yesterday's dividend distribution.

💥 The Russian stock market index OZPH has seen a rise of 2%. Today marks the release of the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) for the first quarter. Additionally, the dividend announcement for the first quarter is set for May 28.

🚨 The Board of Directors of TGK-1 has announced a dividend for 2024 set at 0.00082 RUB per share. The decision regarding the state of affairs will be discussed on June 19.

🇷🇺 QIWI's liquidation process has been extended, according to recent announcements. The decision comes as the company continues to navigate its financial challenges. More details on the extension can be found in the official statement from ASV. For further information, visit here.

📊🇷🇺 Interros has established a joint venture with Catalyst People to invest in high technology and scientific developments. The controlling stake of 50.01% is held by T-Technology, while 49.99% remains with Interros. The charter capital exceeds 100 billion rubles, and the new company’s portfolio includes a 64% stake in Tochka Bank. Experts believe this market activity may signal significant deals in the high-tech sector in the coming months, according to Interfax.

🚫 The Vietnamese government has ordered the blocking of Telegram, according to RTRS.

🇷🇺 The Russian Ministry of Economic Development is set to launch an updated support program for small and medium-sized enterprises seeking to raise capital through initial public offerings (IPOs) between 2025 and 2027. Deputy Minister Tatyana Ilyushnikova announced that the initiative aims to facilitate up to 120 placements, totaling 50 billion rubles, at a Moscow Exchange event on Friday. — RTRS

✨ CryptoQuant reports significant buying pressure on Bitcoin (BTC), suggesting that a continuation of the rally is highly likely.