break even

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But they remain roughly 80 cents to 90 cents a bushel off from what Purdue forecasts as “break-even levels” for farmers working on average productivity soil.

From The Wall Street Journal

Xeneta’s chief analyst, Peter Sand, said he expects some importers will push for contract rates 10% to 15% lower than last year, but they will face pushback from carriers operating at close to break-even levels.

From The Wall Street Journal

Tuesday’s bounce put the S&P 500 fractionally ahead for the year, but that break-even showing belies massive moves underneath.

From Barron's

Earnings per share rose to 43 cents from break-even last year, topping the FactSet EPS consensus of 16 cents.

From MarketWatch

That vehicle, likely at a lower price, can help boost sales and move the company toward break-even results.

From Barron's