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		andsoitis on Jan 12, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Flexport slashes 20% of global workforce over weak... > Amazon and Meta are at 0 risk of running out of money. They make billions in profits. Companies don’t try to break even, they try to make money because higher ROI means you’re more valuable.

kqr on Jan 12, 2023 [–]

More than just make a profit -- they need to be a better investment than e.g. Treasury bonds, for the additional risk. Which means higher Fed rates put the bar higher for acceptable profit levels for companies.

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