Few traders could be pushing up the markets to turn a quick profit, as demand continues to be weak.

一些商人可能抬高市场以转到快速获利，因为需求持续疲软。

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And there were some who engaged in the rampant exploitation of consumers to turn a quick profit no matter who was hurt in the process.

另外，还有一些金融公司为了尽快的获得利润，就对消费者进行疯狂的剥削而不管消费者在这个过程中的死活。

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Holding large sums of money, they purchase newly-built properties and sell them at higher prices after a short time to turn a quick profit.

持有大量的资金数额，他们购买新建的属性和在短时间卖出更高的价格为了赚一把外快。

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But even with the chance to turn a quick profit, employees who can afford to participate should weigh other uses for their money.

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And there were some who engaged in the rampant exploitation of consumers to turn a quick profit no matter who was hurt in the process.

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Their discount is off whatever the current stock price is--meaning they can turn a quick profit by selling the stock immediately, before taking possession of the new shares.

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