Firt-quarter profits rose 3.8%
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The Commerce Dept reported that corporate after-tax profits increased from $337.9 billion in 4th qtr 1994, to $350.7 billion in 1st qtr 1995, a 3.8% increase. The Wall Street Journal reported that the net income of 674 major firms rose 48% over 1st qtr 1994. Scores of earnings reports are given.
Publication Name: Facts on File
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0014-6641
Year: 1995
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Quarterly corporate profits survey
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The Wall Street Journal's survey of 711 major corporations revealed that aggregate net income was $63.25 billion in 3rd qtr 1995, an increase of 5% over 3rd qtr 1994. After-tax profits rose 9% during the same time period. Scores of individual firm's profits are reported.
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Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0014-6641
Year: 1995
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