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earnings

[ur-ningz] / ˈɜr nɪŋz /


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The S&P 500 has compounded wealth for generations because American companies grow their earnings, become more productive and create more valuable businesses.

From MarketWatch Aug. 18, 2026

Sentiment among German investors exceeded expectations again this month on a bumper earnings season, as the economy overcomes some of the shock of the war in Iran.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 18, 2026

Regular earnings grew at an overall annual pace of 3.5% in the three months to June, the ONS said.

From BBC Aug. 18, 2026

Their rates start at 260 percent annually, quadruple those of banks, with the payments deducted from the workers' earnings.

From Barron's Aug. 18, 2026

The pay from Roberto’s part-time janitorial job and our earnings working in the fields on weekends were not enough to get us through.

From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez




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