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Overview Energy, based in northern Virginia, is capitalizing on the idea that the sun never sets in space.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

Some analysts are skeptical of that rationale and say he is capitalizing on a chance to slash costs at a company with excessive staffing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

Buffalo Exchange is capitalizing off the growing interest in secondhand shopping with special holiday deals, including its first ever extended Black Friday sale.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 19, 2025

McCormick is a leader in the flavorings industry that is capitalizing on the growing segment at grocery stores.

From Barron's • Oct. 16, 2025

India is capitalizing on its large numbers of   well-educated people skilled in the English language to become a   major exporter of software services and software workers.

From The 2004 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency