Feb 3, 2022

Meta, Spotify earnings reports rattle Wall Street

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Trending up, however, are the sales of electric vehicles, which doubled in 2021. And, while the costs for companies have risen, so too – somehow – have profits. One reason? People just really want some of the stuff businesses are selling, like cars.

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Sales of electric vehicles doubled in 2021

by Samantha Fields

Feb 3, 2022

Sales of gas-powered SUVs also set a record.

The sales of electric cars tripled over the past two years.

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Companies' costs are up, but for many, so are profits

by Stephanie Hughes

Feb 3, 2022

That’s because for certain things …customers are just willing to pay more.

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