Starting with aluminum giant Alcoa Inc., which Thursday reported its first profitable quarter in a year, 78% of the 32 U.S. companies that have so far reported have beat analysts' expectations.

上周四，美国铝业公司(Alcoa Inc.)率先发布业绩，宣布当季为1年来首次实现盈利。 在随后公布业绩的32家美国公司中有78%业绩好于分析师预期。

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A profitable Bible study lifestyle is an excellent starting point to build your theological foundation.

一个有益的读经生活，是建立扎实的信仰根基的起点。

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They transformed themselves, and in a very short period of time they came out of bankruptcy and now they are profitable companies that are starting to grow again.

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