profit
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A possible price war between OpenAI and Anthropic won’t help the big developers turn a profit any sooner.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
Some of those buyers are expected to be Elon Musk true believers who hold on to the shares, while others could sell them for a quick profit when trading starts on Friday.
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
Despite high market euphoria, Citi forecasts the S&P 500 to reach 8,100 by year-end, driven by strong AI-led profit growth.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
“You can keep your whatonyms and whatnots. My business is profit, and when I see an opportunity to make some, I act upon it.”
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
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