Corporate profits were already at historic highs. They shot even higher in Q1.
US corporate profits hit 70-year highs in Q1, raising alarms and questions about economic fairness
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US corporate profits hit 70-year highs in Q1, raising alarms and questions about economic fairness
The U.S. economy grew by 2.1% in the first quarter of 2026, surpassing original market estimates of 1.6%.