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Record US Corporate Profits Coincide with Historic Low Worker Share
New economic data reveals that American corporate profits have climbed to unprecedented levels while the labor share of national income has dropped to a record low. The divergence highlights growing wealth concentration between businesses and employees.
28 Aug, 04:00 — 28 Aug, 08:10
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FTVery High1d ago
US corporate profits surge to record as worker payouts wilt
Pre-tax earnings hit highest level since after the second world war as employee remuneration slides
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US corporate profits hit record high as workers' share sinks to historic low: Report - Moneycontrol.com
US corporate profits hit record high as workers' share sinks to historic low: Report Moneycontrol.com
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First report: FT · 28 Aug, 04:00|Full coverage: 2 · 4h|Window: 4h
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