During a credit expansion asset values become inflated, and credit-fueled spending tends to drive up corporate profitability.
Development costs are rising dramatically, and games that aren't big hits struggle to reach profitability.
Panasonic Corp. rose 1.5% after announcing a new president in an effort to return to profitability.
For years, Apple under Steve Jobs, ridiculously lowballed quarterly forecasts on revenues, gross margins and profitability.
They had lots of debt and very inconsistent profitability particularly when credit costs were rising.
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It offers a good return on investment, consistent profitability, manageable leverage, and good starting valuation.
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In the realm of avant-garde fashion, aesthetic ingenuity is celebrated above practicality or profitability.
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But the Treasury Secretary also points out that many U.S. companies are returning to profitability.
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The motivation comes when understanding the positive impact alignment can have on revenue and profitability.
And Ed never did find any other revenue sources to lift Collective Flight closer to profitability.
So the overwhelming increase in its profitability came from cutting costs and winning shoppers.
Online and social distribution channels have also matured, cutting the time between development and profitability.
What you don't see is the uplifting of the profitability of the things that remain.
However, holding company wins often require discounts to advertisers, and that can hurt profitability further.
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So cutting back on fleet sales is good for profitability, but bad for market share.
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Nonetheless, the Cavaliers are having a great year by one very important metric: profitability.
His mission: restoring the giant bank to some semblance of profitability after the financial crisis.
Changes in profitability especially ones that exceed or fall short of expectations are what drive stock returns.
Further, we are focused on profitable growth and achieved non-GAAP profitability for the second straight quarter.
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We discussed this in an earlier note titled Oracle: Profitability is the Focus.
Commentators estimate bank profitability will reduce by 20-40% for some business lines and geographies.
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It said the decision was taken due to lack of profitability at the plant.
The size of the firm did not correlate in any way with its profitability.
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Quiznos Chief Executive Greg MacDonald said the profitability of franchise owners is the company's top focus.
Falling short may mean limiting profitability and could jeopardize the long-term health of the business.
They may limit profitability and even necessitate charges, but they do not represent an endgame.
From a profitability standpoint, consider that your business is designed to stand apart from its competition.
Kingfisher is planning to boost profitability by buying more goods from cheaper sources, such as China.
First Data leverages its vast product portfolio and expertise to drive customer revenue and profitability.
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The victims on the emphasis on profitability include firm harmony and culture, clients and women attorneys.
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