profit
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The net profit margin for companies in the S&P 500 rose to 14.8% in the first quarter, according to FactSet.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026
Throughout human history, war routinely yielded profit for some, while also advancing business.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026
Zymeworks expects the transaction “to be accretive to earnings and cash flow upon closing,” citing Yupelri’s U.S. profit share and global royalties, which currently generate annualized cash flows of $60 million.
From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026
First, the purpose must be empowerment, not profit.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026
Why should an ice cream company be able to profit only from improvements that we are conscious of?
From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell
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