09:51 AM EST - Bank of Nova Scotia : achieved record net income of $5.268 billion for 2011, meeting or exceeding its four key financial and operational targets. Earnings per share (EPS) (diluted) were $4.62, compared to $3.91 in 2010. Return on equity (ROE) was 18.8%. Net income for the quarter ended October 31, 2011 was $1.240 billion, up 11% from $1.115 billion for the same period last year. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) were $1.07, compared to $1.00. Bank of Nova Scotia
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