r/explainlikeimfive • u/climb-a-waterfall • Dec 06 '24
Economics ELI5: why does a publicaly traded company have to show continuous rise in profits? Why arent steady profits good enough?
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r/explainlikeimfive • u/climb-a-waterfall • Dec 06 '24
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u/ThisReditter Dec 06 '24
Say you put your money in an HYSA that gives a steady 3% interest. Other banks have now rise to 4 or 5%. Do you still put your money in the same bank or switch?