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The Mol announcement was a major surprise – we haven't seen anything like it since 2022.
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The Mol announcement was a major surprise – we haven't seen anything like it since 2022.

Mol achieved significant performance in the second quarter of 2023, which was not seen since the 2022 energy crisis. The Downstream segment reached a record high, due to increased margins, normalized product supply, and the return of Russian oil. The Upstream segment also achieved strong results, making the third quarter the strongest in the period, with net profit exceeding analyst expectations by nearly 60 percent. The reasons and sustainability will also be examined.

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Beyond the concrete and reactors - An invisible energy reserve that could save our cities

The summer of 2026 will highlight dramatic events related to Hungary’s vulnerability to climate change. The drought in the Danube and the shutdown of the Paks Nuclear Power Plant have revealed systemic problems that go beyond traditional solutions. This situation calls for focusing on making our existing buildings and urban spaces more sustainable. This topic will be a major focus at the Portfolio Property Investment Forum.

Portfolio.hu - Ingatlan
Painful blow from the United States: Shein finds itself in a difficult position before its stock market listing. uzlet-vallalkozas

Painful blow from the United States: Shein finds itself in a difficult position before its stock market listing.

One of the leading fast fashion online retailers, Shein, is aiming to launch its initial public offering (IPO) on the Hong Kong stock exchange in mid-August, targeting a valuation of 30–40 billion dollars, which is lower than its previous valuation. The company is facing a difficult situation after the removal of US tariff exemptions, which has led to slower growth and declining profitability.

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The American stock markets closed uzlet-vallalkozas

The American stock markets closed

The week began on the stock markets with positive sentiment following Donald Trump’s decision to halt attacks on Iran and the start of negotiations between the parties. This led to a decline in oil prices, while European and American stock markets rose. The German DAX index and the BUX index reached new records. However, the situation in the Middle East remains fragile, and even small information can cause significant market movements.

Portfolio.hu - Üzlet
Cyberattack on the Treasury: A hacker has taken responsibility for the attack. uzlet-vallalkozas

Cyberattack on the Treasury: A hacker has taken responsibility for the attack.

A Magyar Államkincstár’s network was severely attacked, including the systems of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. The attacker exploited a decade-old security vulnerability to gain system administrator access, then encrypted the data with ransomware. The Treasury suspects Russian perpetrators, but the attacker denies this, claiming that the motivation was simply to make money.

Portfolio.hu - Üzlet
The energy situation has become critical, and negotiations have begun at Audi Hungary. uzlet-vallalkozas

The energy situation has become critical, and negotiations have begun at Audi Hungary.

Due to difficulties in the national electricity supply, Audi Hungaria may take measures at the corporate level. The independent trade union at the Győr-based car manufacturer has initiated immediate consultations with the employer, and the negotiations will involve the full representation of employees.

Portfolio.hu - Üzlet