10:01 AM EST - National Bank of Canada : reported improved third-quarter earnings driven by strong contribution from financial markets segment and growth in business volumes at personal and commercial segments. Net income advanced to $286 million, or $1.73 per share, for the quarter from $243 million, or $1.48 per share, a year ago. Total revenues grew 5% to $1.056 billion from $1.008 billion reported in the prior-year quarter. The company also announced a dividend of $0.62 per share for the quarter. National Bank of Canada
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