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29 Oct 2009 10:25

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Biz: Exxon Mobil’s unbelievable record profits couldn’t last forever

  • $45.2 billion the size of Exxon Mobil’s profits in 2008, helped by super-high oil prices; in other words, they didn’t need a bailout source
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26 Oct 2009 13:29

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Biz: Verizon gets hit – hard – by lowered corporate spending

  • 30% decline in The Network’s 3Q profits; ouch source
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23 Oct 2009 11:11

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Biz, Tech: Microsoft’s earnings numbers: FAIL, but not MASSIVE FAIL

  • -14% decline in Microsoft’s year-on-year profits this quarter source
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22 Oct 2009 08:30

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Biz: AT&T has a big quarter, thanks to tons of new annoyed customers

  • 2 million iPhone users had to go with AT&T, which boosted their profits source
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19 Oct 2009 20:18

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Biz, Tech: After a killer profit report, Apple’s stock is on a tear

  • Somehow, Apple outdid themselves again. More people than ever are buying Macs, with sales up 17 percent from a year ago. And the stock, as you can see, is reacting positively to the fact that the company has $1.67 billion in profits this quarter. It hit a record high today. The cult of Steve is stronger than ever.source
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15 Oct 2009 10:32

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Biz: Goldman Sachs’ gains cancel out Citigroup’s losses

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31 Aug 2009 10:15

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Biz, U.S.: The U.S. actually made some money on the bailouts

  • $4 billion in profits – that’s just enough to buy Marvel Comics! source
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04 Aug 2009 20:44

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Biz: Much like Bill Clinton, Warren Buffett is totally still a pimp

  • $1 billion profit for Berkshire Hathaway from a Chinese car maker source
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30 Jul 2009 09:56

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Biz: Don’t cry for Exxon Mobil and their huge decrease in profit

  • 66% lower decline in profits for Exxon Mobil in the second quarter source
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29 Jul 2009 10:12

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Biz: ConocoPhillips still makes bank with huge profit losses

  • 76% decline the loss in net income during the second quarter for oil giant ConocoPhillips source
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