As I discussed in a relatively recent blog, we have unusually high valuations, historically fat profit margins and an economy destined to grow slowly because the labor force is growing slowly. (humbledollar.com)
Refiners may put off some maintenance and keep plants running so they can continue to take advantage of fat profit margins, sustaining demand for feedstock crude oil, analysts said. (cnbc.com)
The unique selling point of the handset will also allow Apple to set a higher retail price for the handset thereby translating into fatter profit margins for it. (iphonehacks.com)