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Philips

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[fil-ips] / ˈfɪl ɪps /

noun

  1. Ambrose, 1675?–1749, English poet and dramatist.


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Given the company makes almost half of its sales in North America, Philips had been hard hit by the tariffs and the refund helped it to report better than forecast second-quarter profit margins.

From Barron's Jul. 28, 2026

Philips reported late Monday its net profit had risen to 386 million euros in the second quarter, compared with the 240 million for the same period in 2025.

From Barron's Jul. 28, 2026

He added that Philips largely completed its U.S. tariff-refund process, and its productivity program is on track to helping offset macroeconomic pressures.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 27, 2026

Morgan expects the German medical technology company to report improved orders when it releases 3Q data on July 31, particularly relative to peer company Philips.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 9, 2026

It’s a pity we have to turn in our big Philips, but when you’re in hiding, you can’t afford to bring the authorities down on your heads.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank

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