Oil and Gas - Is There a Risk That Russia Will Respond to Sanctions?

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If we do see a big packet of sanctions on russia, i would expect ony gas prices to spike immediately. There's a big risk that russia might respond to sanctions by weaponizing commodities. karl icon has launched an unusual board fight at mac donald's. The activist investor is demanding the company change the way its suppliers pigs are treated.

Russia sends troops into Ukraine after recognizing two separatist regions there. Then, Russia could be facing sanctions for its actions over Ukraine. How could that affect gas companies and consumers? Finally, Peloton discovered rust on some of its exercise bikes, it sent them to consumers anyway without telling them. We have more on its plan to conceal the rust, known as “Project Tinman.”

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