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The war has caused severe damage to Middle Eastern energy infrastructure External link that will likely cost tens of billions of dollars to restore.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

Relaunching operations there would require billions of dollars in upfront investments, the company concluded.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

GM, for instance, is spending billions to upgrade factories that make lucrative pickups, SUVs and V8 engines.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

GM has written down billions of dollars from its China operations and reported a more than 21% decline in sales in the first three months of this year.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

“After all the billions we’ve poured into your department. Remind me to slash your budget when I get back.”

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer