🚨🇷🇺 Today, the Bank of St. Petersburg announced its dividend payout for the first half of 2026.

🚀🇺🇸 Moderna's stock reached an all-time high yesterday, soaring by 177%, marking the largest increase among SP500 stocks. The surge follows the company's announcement of successful results from the third phase of clinical trials for its skin cancer vaccine. For more details, visit Moderna.

🏠 The growth rate of prices for secondary housing in Russia has been five times higher than that for primary housing. Compared to July of last year, demand in the primary housing market has decreased by 17%, while demand for secondary housing has surged by 45%, according to a report by Izvestia.

⚠️🇮🇷🇪🇺 NATO has announced it will defend the EU and Bulgaria following a report from the Financial Times indicating that Iran may strike Sofia Airport in Bulgaria if former President Trump escalates the conflict further.

🌾 Russia has significantly increased its export duties on grain starting August 19. The duty on wheat has risen by 2.2 times, while the duty on corn has surged by 2.7 times. This move is expected to impact the agricultural market and trade dynamics. For more details, visit Izvestia.

🇷🇺 Europplan has announced its financial results under IFRS for the first half of 2026. The net profit reached 4.3 billion rubles, reflecting a substantial increase of 129% year-on-year. For more details, please refer to the full report.

💥✴️ After a seven-month wait, the long-anticipated moment has arrived: demand for BTC has synchronized and turned positive in both spot and futures markets. This combined demand is a crucial factor for a bullish rally, a phenomenon that hasn't been seen in quite some time.

🇺🇦 The former Minister of Defense of Ukraine, Fedorov, recently dismissed by President Zelensky, announced the launch of his election campaign. He highlighted a crisis in governance within the country and called for the organization of elections. This marks a significant moment in Ukraine's political landscape as Fedorov positions himself as a candidate amid ongoing challenges.

💼 SK Hynix has reached a preliminary agreement to distribute employee bonuses, allocating 60% in the form of company shares and 40% in cash, according to RTRS.

⬆️🇷🇺 The IMOEX index is on the rise, signaling positive trends, according to analysts. They express optimism about the market's performance, suggesting that good times are ahead for investors in Russia. For more information, visit this link.

🤖 Russian telecom giant Rostelecom has officially joined the Association of Robotics Market Participants, signaling its commitment to advancing robotics technology in the country.

🇷🇺 On August 31, the Lessee will report under IFRS for the first half of 2026.

🛢🇨🇳🇮🇳🇷🇺 China is intensifying its competition with India for Russian oil, significantly increasing imports amid the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. This strategy aims to undermine India's refiners as they seek to secure energy supplies. For more details, visit RTRS.

🛢️ Brent crude oil prices have surged above $93, marking a significant increase in the global oil market. This rise reflects ongoing geopolitical tensions and supply concerns that continue to impact energy prices worldwide. For more details, visit here.

🚨 Checkonchain confirms that there was a record-breaking liquidation of shorts in Bitcoin (BTC) futures yesterday, marking a historic event in the market. This development is considered historically bullish for BTC.

⚠️🇮🇷 Trump may order an intense strike on Iran if economic pressure fails, reports Al Arabiya. Iran asserts that all US maneuvers in the region have not succeeded and will not succeed. The only viable option for the US, according to Iran, is to withdraw from the region.

❗️🇷🇺 On August 24, Zaymer announced a dividend meeting for the first half of 2026. For more information, visit Займер.

🚀 Bitcoin has reached a new milestone, with its value soaring to $71,700. Investors are closely monitoring this significant increase, which could indicate a bullish trend in the cryptocurrency market. As interest in Bitcoin continues to grow, experts suggest that this might be just the beginning of its upward trajectory. For more details, visit this link.

🇷🇺 Artgen Biotech reported a 41% increase in revenue for the first half of 2026. For more details, visit their report.