Total revenues at the 47 public companies we track increased 5% to $55,482.6 million in the third quarter, up from $52,854.9 million last year, while aggregate net income slipped 10% to $3,613.1 million from $4,020.7 million. Over 60% of companies tallied a year-over-year improvement in sales, but they were about evenly split between profit increases and declines. Only the equipment sector inked lower revenues, but that group posted the largest percentage growth in profits. Otherwise, apparel, footwear, and retail sectors all saw net income narrow from a year ago. Aggregate Return ... Log in to view full article.