Top of Document Who Benefited from the Stock Market Boom Zobgy International polled 1,019 U.S. adults between Nov. 20-22 on issues related to the stock market and U.S. corporations. Sub-groups have larger margins of error. Regarding the stock market, respondents were told that during the past decade, the market had continued to reach record highs. A Great Deal, Somewhat or Not At All . What is good for American corporations is almost always good for the American people.
Most corporations treat their workers with a lot of dignity and respect.
Large majorities perceive that the stock market benefits the wealthy a great deal, the middle class somewhat and other income groups not at all. These views about corporations run consistently across all demographic groups, including Republicans. There is very little variation among perceptions in all demographic groups, except Republicans, who are somewhat more likely to believe groups besides The Wealthy have benefited. Attitudes About Corporations Across the board, Americans take a harsh view of corporations. Sixty-six percent agree that most corporations only care about the bottom line and short term profits.