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earnings

[ur-ningz] / ˈɜr nɪŋz /


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Samrith Sarav sorted garbage at a recycling plant for as little as $1 a day to supplement her husband’s daily earnings of $5 to $7 as a motorcycle taxi driver.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

While earnings and revenue came in better-than-expected, guidance missed the mark.

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

Oracle reported adjusted earnings per share of $2.11, beating expectations for $1.96.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

He slipped the bangle inside his pocket and fastened the button Mother had sewn on his shirt to keep his earnings safe.

From "Rickshaw Girl" by Mitali Perkins




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