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profitable

[prof-i-tuh-buhl] / ˈprɒf ɪ tə bəl /


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This idea that well-compensated employees become avid consumers who, in a virtuous cycle, support profitable companies, guided U.S. industry for much of the 20th century.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

The company might not remain profitable for the full year as it plans spending increases due to its vast computing needs.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

As for Vox, the company announced Wednesday that it was selling its profitable podcasting business, New York magazine and its namesake site Vox.com to James Murdoch’s Lupa Systems.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

Starlink is very profitable, generating $4.4 billion in 2025 operating profit, up more than 100% year over year. xAI lost $6.4 billion in 2025, up from a $1.6 billion loss in 2024.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

“An unexpectedly profitable end to the day, Doughty.”

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo




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