The General Motors Corporation had reported a sharp drop in profits on Tuesday.

通用汽车公司曾在星期二报告说该公司的利润急剧下降。

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In 2000, after a big drop in profits, its share price took a tumble (see chart below).

2000年，在利润的剧烈减少之后，其股价急剧下挫(下图)。

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Aircraft giant Boeing has reported a sharp drop in profits between April and June amid falling plane deliveries.

因为飞机交付量下降，飞机制造巨头波音公司四月至六月利润暴跌。

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That same quarter the company posted a 30% drop in profits, complete with rising charge offs and provisions.

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The takeaway is that expectations for a 54% drop in profits are much too low.

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Friday, AutoNation, the nation's largest independent auto dealer, announced a 29% drop in profits for the second quarter.

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