We're told one like Daniel returns (6)
I believe the answer is:
profit
'returns' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
'we're told one like daniel' is the wordplay.
'we're told' indicates a 'sounds like' (homophone) clue.
'one like daniel' becomes 'prophet'.
'prophet' sounds like 'PROFIT'.
(Other definitions for profit that I've seen before include "Yield - gain" , "Use" , "financial advantage" , "bonus" , "Financial gain" .)