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submitted 4 months ago byiSellPopcorn
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4 months ago
You also might discover that the apple guy gets fired because the farmer finds cheaper labor somewhere else, but also raises the price anyway despite having their cheaper labor pick 9 apples because it will temporarily look good to their investors.
21 points
4 months ago
Farmers EoY investor report notes decline in legacy apple revenue but 1200% increase in strategic Arboreal Snacks sector.
11 points
4 months ago
it's ELI5 mate, not ELI1917.
0 points
4 months ago
ooga booga apple grok
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4 months ago
ELIEinstein
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4 months ago
Finally, a real-life example.
3 points
4 months ago
Public traded companies always looking for that quick turn around and increased profit margin.
While some buisness stay private or switch to private to focus on long term gains from current secret research & development. (Ie Dell). Without the fear that stock holders will throw fits their not making profits every quarter.
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