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These charts show why stocks keep rallying. Profit margins are the highest on record

Thursday, August 13, 2026


FactSet data showed that earnings growth in recent periods came from profit margin expansion rather than revenue increases alone, with margins reaching record levels.

Original reporting: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/13/these-charts-show-why-stocks-keep-rallying-profit-margins-are-highest-on-record.html

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