However, despite competition, Travelers has maintained high profitability with stable revenues due to its niche customer and product placement.

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Chesapeake has been focusing on drilling for more liquids of late since liquids have had relatively stable prices and enhanced profitability.

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Private, for-profit nursing homes and other nursing care facilities have experienced stable revenue growth and improving profitability in recent years, according to a financial statement analysis by Sageworks, a financial information company.

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However, profitability took a hit as pricing pressure in the Africa more than offset stable prices in the CIS market.

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