Net earnings

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Net earnings. Net earnings, also known as retained earnings, are a corporation's profits after paying all of its expenses. This money is available to pay dividends on common stock, make acquisitions or expand operations without incurring debt or issuing additional stock, or buy back outstanding shares.

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net capital requirement
Net Cash Balance
Net change
Net currency exposure
net current assets
Net Debt
Net Debt To Assessed Valuation
Net earnings
Net errors and omissions
Net Exports
Net exposed assets
Net financing cost
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net income
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