Ukraine

Energy

Oil Executives Bemoan ‘Uncertainty’ Amid Price Pressures and Tariffs

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US energy executives have a lot on their plate at the moment, with tariffs, sanctions, war, and a “drill, baby, drill” agenda.

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Geopolitics

Asset Managers Could Provide a Second Windfall for European Defense Firms

The EU last week announced plans to boost its defense spending, and defense stocks have been on the march ever since.

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Industrials

Small Danish Space Company’s Stock Skyrockets on EU Spending Plans

Policies floated by European Union leaders that could boost the bloc’s defense spending have sent the company’s shares flying.

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Geopolitics

Ukraine and US Hatch a Mineral Deal with a Rare Problem

The pact will also grant the US access to the country’s deposits of the 17 so-called rare earth elements, if the even exist at all.

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Industries

US Defense Spending Falls Out of Lockstep With Europe

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European leaders are gearing up for the possibility of a sudden America-shaped hole in the Ukraine defense budget.

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International Economics

Increased Geopolitical Tensions Are Taking a Toll on Global Companies

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With military conflict continuing across the globe, and the world’s superpowers locked in a stare-down, it’s not easy being a global business

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Consumer

Mondelez CEO Says Investors Don’t Care About Boycotting Russia

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Dirk Van de Put said the company has received no pressure from shareholders to stop doing business with Russia.

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