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What do UPS earnings say about where companies are putting their priorities?

by Kimberly Adams
Aug 8, 2023
The company posts a revenue dip and says the pay levels in the new labor agreement with the Teamsters are higher than it had planned.
UPS reported that daily package volume slid nearly 10% in the second quarter as customers looked elsewhere amid concerns over a potential work stoppage.
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Do corporations take advantage of inflation with a “profit-price spiral”? 

by Janet Nguyen
Jul 28, 2023
You might’ve heard of the “wage-price spiral.” Does a similar phenomenon exist when it comes to corporate profits?
As inflation has risen, experts have debated whether corporate greed is responsible.
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What does the decline in corporate profits say about the economy?

by Samantha Fields
May 25, 2023
Profits fell for the second quarter in a row, partly due to Fed rate hikes. Whether it’s a good thing depends on your role in the economy.
Profits are falling, but the stock market is "not freaked out," says Bruce Sacerdote of Dartmouth.
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Can we tame inflation without hurting workers?

by Sabri Ben-Achour
Mar 7, 2023
Theoretically, yes.
One route to avoiding layoffs? "If businesses accept lower profit margins," said Wells Fargo economist Sarah House.
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Corporate profits are up 10% over the same quarter last year

by Justin Ho
Dec 22, 2022
Here's a look at why American companies are making more money, and how they're spending it.
"Consumer demand has really held up much better than anyone really expected," said George Pearkes of Bespoke Investment Group.
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What it might mean if Trump succeeds in cutting the business tax rate

by Mitchell Hartman
Mar 16, 2017
President Donald Trump reminded Fox News’ Tucker Carlson last night that he aims to bring taxes “way down” on businesses, from 35 percent to 15 percent. But a lot of companies don’t pay 35 percent, because they take deductions and exclusions to shave their tax bill. A drop in the overall tax rate could make […]
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Kicking the Highway Trust Fund can

by Tim Fitzsimons
Jun 24, 2015
The Highway Trust Fund runs out of money this summer.
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McDonald's wants to serve up a giant turnaround

by Gigi Douban
May 4, 2015
The company's huge size and long history complicate its efforts to keep up
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Corporate earnings: up. Hiring: not so much.

by Mitchell Hartman
Aug 8, 2014
Corporate America shows profit growth, but global troubles cloud the future.
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Global slowdown hits corporate profits

by Marketplace Contributor
Oct 23, 2012
Illinois Tool Works isn’t a known bellwether, but its earnings show key trends: As export markets cool, profits come from U.S. sales and cost cuts.
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