Brokerage firms on the New York Stock Exchange returned to profitability in the second quarter, although they reported a sharp decline from the same period a year ago.NYSE member firms that conduct business with the public reported after-tax profits of US$1.07 billion (for the second quarter, down from US$2.75 billion in the same quarter a […]
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