there's only one sector where the companies are reporting massive profits. only one sector where companies have quarters like this:
Fourth Quarter Twelve Months
2004 2003 2004 2003
Net Income
$ Millions 8,420 6,650 25,330 21,510
$ Per Common Share
Assuming Dilution 1.30 1.01 3.89 3.23
Earnings Excluding Accounting
Change and Other Special Items
$ Millions 8,420 4,420 25,880 17,030
$ Per Common Share
Assuming Dilution 1.30 0.68 3.97 2.56
Total Revenues and
Other Income - $ Millions 83,357 65,952 298,027 246,738
Capital and Exploration
Expenditures - $ Millions 4,233 4,360 14,885 15,525
hint: it ain't healthcare |
