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profitable

[prof-i-tuh-buhl] / ˈprɒf ɪ tə bəl /


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

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

The S&P 500 on Thursday denied Musk a speedy entry, saying it would uphold its time frames and rules requiring that entrants first be profitable.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Nvidia, which operates a highly profitable business making the expensive chips AI runs on, fell as much as 4% in midday trading Tuesday.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

“It will become the largest and most profitable company on the planet.,” he said, adding that it could hit a $10 trillion to $30 trillion valuation in 10 to 15 years.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

"That was amusing, if not terribly profitable," he commented.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin




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