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What's a 'quarter'?
Many companies, like National Bank, divide their financial year into three-month periods called 'quarters'. Reporting profits quarterly gives investors regular updates on how the company is performing. This story covers the bank's third quarter, showing a snapshot of its financial health over that specific period.
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