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Scotiabank (TSX:BNS) Stock Rally Meets Record Profit And Credit Questions
Bank of Nova Scotia stock came into today with a strong three month run and a fresh close at CA$129.81, so expectations were high. The headline from this quarter is simple: profit power beat sentiment. Net income excluding extra items reached CA$2,778m and basic earnings per share came in at CA$2.27, supported by a stable net interest margin of 2.49%.
The market now has to decide whether a record style earnings print with steady margins justifies the recent share price strength, or if the...