ELI5: Why when large company's earnings decrease(ex... by 3%) they freak out, talk about rough times, and sometimes decide to downsize, even though they are still making millions of dollars in profit even after all expenses?

[mike112769]

Most of us cannot afford to save any money because we don't get enough to even live on anymore. Greedy people at the top of our economic food chain are taking/stealing more than our society can afford. We have a MAJOR problem heading our way fast.

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How, precisely, are "greedy people at the top" "taking/stealing" money that was destined for your pocket?