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magazineUS companies post bumper earnings
The first quarter earnings season in the US was the best for 13 years, according to analysis by Bank of America Merrill Lynch. The investment bank notes that not only have earnings per share (EPS) come in ahead of expectations but revenue has also beaten forecasts. This is significant as it implies real organic growth rather than just higher EPS thanks to cost cutting or share buybacks.
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