The Problem with Profits

Published: Oct. 21, 2019, 7:01 a.m.

b'The Tax Act of 2017 was a bit like a pair of speedy running shoes for U.S. corporate earnings. It allowed for a short-run burst of strong year-over-year gains. However, since the start of this year, these gains have plateaued and earnings growth is likely to be very slow going forward.'