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profitable

[prof-i-tuh-buhl] / ˈprɒf ɪ tə bəl /


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SpaceX’s AI ambitions are also weighing heavily on its profitable business segments.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Chinese competition is the biggest threat to profitability for 65% of U.S. firms, yet 92% reported their China operations were profitable last year.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Rivian lost $3.6 billion last year and hasn’t been profitable since its founding in 2009.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Transportation stocks, options bets and profitable companies are among the popular alternatives.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

In July 2007, Merrill Lynch announced yet another sensationally profitable quarter, but admitted it had suffered a decline in revenues from mortgage trading due to losses in subprime bonds.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis




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