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Definition: Profit is how much of a company’s revenue is left over after all expenses are paid. Also known as earnings, they are usually reported by a corporation on a quarterly basis. This is also known as “earnings season”, and can greatly affect how the stock market does.
Also Known As: Earnings
Common Misspellings: porfit
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When companies make a lot of profit, it usually translates into more jobs.

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