Drifting Back To Earth.

Item request has been placed! ×
Item request cannot be made. ×
loading   Processing Request
  • Additional Information
    • Subject Terms:
    • Subject Terms:
    • Subject Terms:
    • Abstract:
      Reports that the tally of third quarter corporate reports shows that corporate profits have slowed from their sizzling pace. Belief that high oil prices and low productivity restrained the gains; Company leaders and laggards; Which companies made the most money and who lost the most during the quarter; Strong capital spending which buoyed revenues; Expectation that the economy will keep cooling while high energy and commodity prices eat into the bottom line; Comment from Sung Won Sohn of Wells Fargo & Co that the economy is just returning to a more normal pace. INSET: Profits Spotlight.