WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Trump has proposed a shift in the reporting schedule for publicly traded companies, advocating for a six-month reporting period instead of the current quarterly system.

The Securities and Exchange Commission has required quarterly reports since 1970. Supporters of Trump’s proposed change argue that quarterly reporting consumes excessive time and resources, potentially discouraging companies from going public.

Critics, however, believe that quarterly earnings reports provide investors with essential financial updates.

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