Russia Is Wooing Western Energy Companies, but Will They Return?
Industry experts say Western companies will need to weigh potential access to oil and gas riches against political risks and other hazards of doing business in Russia.
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Is Russia Open for Business — and at What Cost?
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Celsius wants to sell more energy drinks to women. Wall Street likes the move.
Celsius shares are up more than 30% after its quarterly results topped estimates and it announced plans to buy drink maker Alani Nu.MarketWatch - 2d -
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A Ukrainian man is sentenced for planning sabotage on Russia's behalf
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Trump: Zelensky 'has no cards,' 'shouldn't be at meetings' with Russia
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What’s really behind Trump’s abrupt pivot to Russia?
The president has shocked allies by opening talks with Moscow and criticising Ukraine. Will this dramatic shift in US foreign policy hold?Financial Times - 2d -
In Private Remarks on Russia, Rubio Tries to Reassure Europeans
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In reversal, Trump says Russia attacked Ukraine
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America's Russia policy is a failure of critical thinking and foresight
This persistent inability to appreciate the thinking exposed by another great power is especially striking given that Russia’s policies have not changed at all since the days of Ivan the Terrible ...The Hill - 1d -
Ukraine’s uncertain future on the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion
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Technology Giants: Stop Bullying Companies Into Buying Agentic AI
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Donald Trump halting anti-bribery laws will harm, not help US companies
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The World Is in a Polyester Crisis. One Company Is Trying to Recycle a Way Out
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SEC will drop lawsuit against Coinbase, cryptocurrency company says
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Trump signs order protecting American companies from ‘overseas extortion’
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Stock splits tend to boost a company’s shares. Here’s how to find candidates.
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Greenpeace says a pipeline company’s lawsuit threatens the organization’s future
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Anita Dobson makes surprise return for anniversary special
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Netanyahu: Hamas will pay for not returning mother Shiri Bibas
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