Initially, many took a head - in - the - sand approach to new technologies because they were making respectable profits from legacy businesses although growth rates were slowing. (thehindubusinessline.com)
Paper traders will consider themselves experts of the markets and in fact they may be able to recognize a head and shoulders pattern forming from a mile away, but when it comes to controlling losses or calling it a day after achieving respectable profits on their account, they just can't quit. (cannontrading.com)
At CCH UK the period 2002 - 2009 was, I believe, one of modest sales growth and very respectable profit growth that had been preceded by relentless losses and decline. (slaw.ca)