What strategic advantages might a company gain from completing a project that appears to be a financial loss?

Will US energy bills return to prewar levels when the war in Iran ends?
What role does the perception of liberalism as un-Christian play in the support of political figures like Trump among Evangelicals?
How common is it for childhood friends or sweethearts to reconnect later in life and end up getting married? Do you know any similar stories?
How do you handle being "the other woman" when you find out the man you're seeing never intended to leave his marriage?
Would you trust a romantic partner to manage the money you earned from running?
What other career paths can someone explore if they love books and movies but not the typical jobs associated with them?
Is self-confidence a skill that gets easier with age?