Posted on 09/26/2003 5:46:04 AM PDT by Starwind
US Q2 final after tax profits fell 5.0 pct
Friday September 26, 8:29 am ET
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 (Reuters) - Commerce Department estimates of profits by U.S. corporations, with comparisons. Profits from current production include adjustments for inventory valuation and capital consumption. They do not reflect tax law changes that would affect profits as reported to tax authorities. Data are seasonally adjusted. Percent changes from preceding period: . Q2'03 Prev Q1'03 2002 From current production 9.9 10.8 2.6 7.6 After Tax -5.0 -3.4 3.8 -4.0 Before Tax -3.8 -2.8 4.8 -0.7 Tax Liability -1.5 -1.6 6.9 7.0
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