profit
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Soccer fans are psyched, and scammers aim to profit from that, L.A. sheriff’s officials say.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
In working with Apple to improve security, Sir Mark said only a minority of stolen phones were being reactivated compared to a few months ago, making it "harder for criminals to profit".
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
Oracle reported a higher profit of $4.3 billion, or $1.45 a share, as surging cloud business offset a 2% software revenue decline.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
Hugo Boss, which offers apparel, footwear and fragrances in the accessible-luxury segment, posted a net profit of 249 million euros in 2025.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
He further explained that the traders at UBS who executed the trade were motivated mainly by their own models—which, at the moment of the trade, suggested they had turned a profit of $30 million.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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