In recent days, pressure has been growing on the government to reconsider its position on expansion.

BBC: Labour scraps plan for third runway at Heathrow Airport

Thus the Obama position on settlement expansion, whether one agrees with it or not, is not at all inconsistent with support for Israel.

WSJ: Has Obama Turned on Israel?

Plaid Cymru's Simon Thomas AM warned that the decision had already delivered a blow to the sustainable industry in Wales with Sharp in Wrexham already reviewing its position on further expansion as a result of the decision.

BBC: Plaid Cymru debate

There are several reasons why MINI could be attractive to growth investors, including its expected long-term earnings growth of 14%, its strong market leadership position, geographic expansion opportunities and its focus on the core portable storage leasing business with predictable recurring revenue and high margins.

FORBES: Portable Storage Leasing Company Has Room To Grow

Looking to the third quarter, we remain focused on maintaining a healthy cash position while continuing aggressive expansion into key growth markets.

FORBES: JA Solar Shares Down Sharply On Weak Q2; Reduced Guidance

Huge Chinese demand and high freight prices are keeping foreign steel away from the U.S. And smart expansion strategy has solidified USS' position.

FORBES: Rusty SteelmakersTake a Shine

The AAR shareholders are satisfied that their concerns have been met over independence at TNK-BP, international expansion plans, and the chief executive position.

FORBES: TNK-BP: More Drama Or Business As Usual?

Royal Caribbean Cruises (nyse: RCL - news - people) is the second-largest cruise line in the world, a position it attained through aggressive expansion and acquisitions.

FORBES: Stock Focus: Companies With Heavy Leverage

Burger King is "focused on driving strong expansion in its many markets around the world, " and that "will strongly position the brand" to remain the No. 2 burger chain world-wide, he said.

WSJ: Wendy's Set to Unseat Burger King as No. 2 Chain