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Recent Examples of profitability
But SpaceX is burning cash on its AI businesses, and investors are making a bet that the company will be able to reach profitability in the future.
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John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
Maersk attributed the improved outlook to continued market strength, particularly in Asia, as well as a sustained rise in spot freight rates that has supported carrier profitability despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainty.
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Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
30 June 2026
The company is looking to build out its own content library and take ownership of more originals to increase its overall profitability.
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Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
30 June 2026
The real challenge is execution—getting the right product to market faster than private labels and emerging brands without sacrificing profitability.
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Manmit Shrimali,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
James Fish, a senior research analyst at Piper Sandler covering digital infrastructure, told Fortune that a hit to gross margin only drags down profitability if the growth stops adding gross profit dollars.
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Mia Osmonbekov,
Fortune,
30 June 2026
NBCUniversal has invested heavily in its streaming service, Peacock, but has been unable to reach the scale necessary for profitability.
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Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
Others have concluded that workforce cuts alone won’t fix an ailing business, and can in fact damage profitability.
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D. Brian Blank,
The Conversation,
29 June 2026
And, most importantly, there's the birth of agents, the part of the AI process that holds out the promise of some profitability for the hyperscalers.
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Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
28 June 2026
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
Maersk attributed the improved outlook to continued market strength, particularly in Asia, as well as a sustained rise in spot freight rates that has supported carrier profitability despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainty.
—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
30 June 2026
The company is looking to build out its own content library and take ownership of more originals to increase its overall profitability.
—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
30 June 2026
The real challenge is execution—getting the right product to market faster than private labels and emerging brands without sacrificing profitability.
—
Manmit Shrimali,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
James Fish, a senior research analyst at Piper Sandler covering digital infrastructure, told Fortune that a hit to gross margin only drags down profitability if the growth stops adding gross profit dollars.
—
Mia Osmonbekov,
Fortune,
30 June 2026
NBCUniversal has invested heavily in its streaming service, Peacock, but has been unable to reach the scale necessary for profitability.
—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
Others have concluded that workforce cuts alone won’t fix an ailing business, and can in fact damage profitability.
—
D. Brian Blank,
The Conversation,
29 June 2026
And, most importantly, there's the birth of agents, the part of the AI process that holds out the promise of some profitability for the hyperscalers.
—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
28 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for profitability
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They are built through stronger desirability, sharper pricing power and greater emotional connection.
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For so long, femininity has been tied to long hair as beauty, softness, desirability, identity.
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But, again, is acting out of expediency and the desire to streamline a conclusive end the same as delivering a final season representing the best of The Bear?
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These first citations demonstrate how the idea of a United States of America enlarged itself gradually out of practical expediencies.
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Even so, the way that feedback is gathered can make all the difference in terms of its honesty, usefulness and impact.
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Each piece of vintage clothing carries some mix of memory, usefulness and resale value, and telling those apart is the hard part.
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Paeans to matters of the flesh — birthmarks, necks, genitals, odors, butt hair, the asymmetry of noses — accumulate thrilling details without worrying overmuch about expedience.
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That’s a multi-year explanation disguised as the expedience of the half-hour rush that came Monday.
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In early February 2026 Caine expressed concerns about initiating a war with Iran, pointing out the risks of a long-term conflict without offering guidance on the advisability of going to war.
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The authors were careful to say that their findings aren’t a blanket endorsement of PSA screening and that men should consult with their doctors about the advisability of the test.
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For Catherine, most of these dietary rules are about practicality rather than privilege.
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The Ranger proves that a vintage electric bike doesn't have to compromise on everyday practicality.
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In both countries, investment outcomes depend heavily on national conditions, including the strength of capital markets, workforce, infrastructure, and the judiciousness of laws and regulations.
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“Profitability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/profitability. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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