I am looking at recurrent earnings growth of 10 percent in 2006 for the banks, if you strip out exceptional items. Industry loan growth should be about 8 percent this year.

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TD has a good growth story.

The fact that they are able to generate on their Canadian (personal and commercial) business 12 percent in earnings growth, I think that's very positive.

For 2007, our goal is to produce 15 percent to 16 percent growth in operating earnings per diluted share, excluding the impact of the yen.

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Revenue was up one percent, and earnings were flat. The only group really growing is the consumer segment, and they have the lowest margins.

— David Bailey

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The company has insisted that last year was an exceptional year. I don't think this (drop in earnings) changes much of their long-term outlook.

— Daniele Seitz

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