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earnings

[ur-ningz] / ˈɜr nɪŋz /


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In addition to improved earnings for the past quarter, Cracker Barrel also boosted its expectations for sales and profits for the rest of the fiscal year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Average hourly earnings decreased by 0.1% in May when adjusted for inflation, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Wednesday.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Oracle blew past earnings expectations and grew its contract pipeline to $638 billion, but Wall Street is concerned about its rising AI costs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

“Inflows are booming, supported by robust earnings growth, still modest overall equity positioning and elevated buyback activity,” the Deutsche Bank strategists said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

I had with the day’s earnings bought as usual one rice cake which I now broke to hand around.

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya




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