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President Trump put a 30-day pause on levying 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico but proceeded to levy an additional 10% tariff on Chinese imports. Trump has also acknowledged that he would be levying tariffs on European imports in time. The repercussions of tariffs have been a hotly debated topic. In the event that Trump follows through with his planned 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico as well as levying similar tariffs to European imports, here are six stocks that could benefit and probably not in the direct way you think.
<h2>Nucor: Soaring Steel Prices Bolster Margins</h2>
As the nation&#39;s largest steel producer, <a href="https://www.marketbeat.com/stocks/NYSE/NUE/">Nucor Co. (NYSE: </a><a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/nue#NYSE">NUE</a>) would benefit from the protectionist impact of tariffs just as they did in 2018. By taking on an additional 25% tariff on imported steel, manufacturers would be forced to buy domestic steel. The influx of demand would lead to higher prices.
This is what happened during the 2018 tariffs, when imported steel was too expensive after the 25% tariffs, domestic steel producers also took the opportunity to raise their prices. This resulted in short-term margin expansion, which also led to soaring inflation. However, sustained higher steel prices can also impact demand in the long run.
<h2>CarMax: Higher Steel Prices Mean Higher New Car Prices</h2>
Higher steel prices would result in higher costs being passed onto the consumer. New car prices would increase, making it tougher on consumers. It&#39;s estimated that the 25% tariffs imposed on Mexico and Canada could result in <a href="https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/2025/02/03/trump-tariffs-new-car-prices-layoffs-canada-mexico/78179356007/">increasing the cost of a new car by $1,000 to $9,000</a>.
This would cause many consumers to consider buying a used vehicle for cheaper without getting smacked by the immediate depreciation once the car is driven off the lot. <a href="https://www.marketbeat.com/stocks/NYSE/KMX/">CarMax Inc. (NYSE: </a><a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/kmx#NYSE">KMX</a>) is the nation&#39;s largest used car dealership. They would naturally be the benefactor as customers migrate to their showrooms to purchase used vehicles. The growing demand would result in higher used car prices, leading to margin expansion for CarMax.
<h2>Reborn Coffee: Inflation Sends Commodity Prices Rising</h2>
It is widely believed that levying tariffs on imports will drive inflation higher, especially if retaliatory tariffs are levied on American exports.&nbsp;This can also lead to higher commodity prices, which can bolster margins for coffee roasters like <a href="https://www.marketbeat.com/stocks/NASDAQ/REBN/">Reborn Coffee Inc. (NASDAQ: </a><a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/rebn#NASDAQ">REBN</a>).&nbsp;
Coffee prices hit a 27-year high at the end of November 2024. However, that was also driven by forecasts of tightening supply in 2025.
If supply constraints persist, elevated coffee prices could provide continued tailwinds for roasters, though higher costs may eventually pressure consumer demand.
<h2>Kroger: Food Inflation Is Profitable for Food Distributors and Grocers</h2>
Higher inflation may force consumers to tighten their budgets again, but they&#39;ll still need to spend on the necessities in the <a href="https://www.marketbeat.com/stocks/sectors/consumer-staples/">consumer staples sector</a>. Major supermarket chains like <a href="https://www.marketbeat.com/stocks/NYSE/KR/">Kroger Co. (NYSE: </a><a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/kr#NYSE">KR</a>) would benefit from expanding margins as they pass on cost increases to customers and add a little extra for themselves.
Additionally, they would also gain from consumers trading down from name brand food items to Kroger&#39;s higher margin&nbsp;<a href="https://www.marketbeat.com/stock-ideas/shoe-carnival-stock-one-size-fits-all-investors/">private label</a> items. This shift could further strengthen Kroger&#39;s pricing power and boost overall profitability amid economic uncertainty.
<h2>Charles Schwab: Rising Interest Rates Boost Net Interest Margin&nbsp;&nbsp;</h2>
If inflation starts rising sharply, it will leave the Federal Reserve no choice but to reverse its interest rate cut policy and raise interest rates. Higher interest rates mean higher net interest income (NII) and margins for banks and brokers. <a href="https://www.marketbeat.com/stocks/NYSE/SCHW/">Charles Schwab Inc. (NYSE: </a><a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/schw#NYSE">SCHW</a>) would be a clear benefactor from higher NII as its assets under management (AUM) have grown to more than $10 trillion. They would also collect more interest on margin loans.
This is not a guess but a reality based on precedent. History has shown that rising rates tend to benefit financial institutions, making this scenario more than just speculation.
<h2>Allstate: Interest Income Climbs</h2>
Aside from banks, insurance companies are in the business of holding a ton of cash and cash equivalents. Insurance companies like <a href="https://www.marketbeat.com/stocks/NYSE/ALL/">Allstate Co. (NYSE: </a><a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/all#NYSE">ALL</a>) collect a ton of premium, which it invests in cash and liquid interest-bearing instruments and securities like money market funds, CDs, Treasury, and municipal and investment grade bonds.
Higher interest rates equate to higher investment income. As interest rates rise, these investments generate higher yields, boosting overall investment income and profitability.
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American States Water (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AWR#NYSE">AWR</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.69 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.65 by 6.15 percent. This is a 25.45 percent increase over earnings of $0.55 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $143.10 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $126.00 million by 13.57 percent. This is a 14.31 percent increase over sales of $125.18 million the same period last year.

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American States Water Q4 2024 Adj EPS $0.69 Beats $0.65 Estimate, Sales $143.10M Beat $126.00M Estimate

/ Key Long-Term Metrics
The Company's long-term outlook covering the years 2022 through 2025 provided at the 2022 Investor Update has been suspended given the pending transaction with Synopsys. Below is a summary of key metrics covering the years 2022 through 2024.
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<li>Consistent double-digit ACV growth with a 2022 through 2024 CAGR of 12.3% at actual exchange rates and 13.0% at 2022 exchange rates.</li>
<li>Unlevered operating cash flows grew faster than ACV with a 2022 through 2024 CAGR of 13.5%.</li>
<li>With FY 2024 unlevered operating cash flows of $834.6 million, cumulative 3-year unlevered operating cash flows (FY 2022 to 2024) are $2.2 billion.</li>
<li>Note: 2024 unlevered operating cash flows includes $28.2 million of cash outflows primarily associated with the pending transaction with Synopsys.</li>
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Ansys Key Long-Term Metrics Suspended Amid Pending Synopsys Transaction; Double-Digit ACV Growth With 2022-2024 CAGR Of 12.3% At Actual Rates, 13% At 2022 Rates; Unlevered Operating Cash Flows Growth Of 13.5% CAGR; FY24 Unlevered Cash Flows At $834.6M, Totaling $2.2B From 2022-2024

CF Industries Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CF#NYSE">CF</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $1.89 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.52 by 24.34 percent. This is a 31.25 percent increase over earnings of $1.44 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $1.52 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.50 billion by 1.51 percent. This is a 2.99 percent decrease over sales of $1.57 billion the same period last year.

CF Industries Holdings Q4 2024 GAAP EPS $1.89 Beats $1.52 Estimate, Sales $1.52B Beat $1.50B Estimate

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Nordson Sees Q2 Adj. EPS $2.30-$2.50 vs. $2.42 Est., Revenue $650M-$690M vs. $687.072M Est.

American Water Works (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AWK#NYSE">AWK</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $1.22 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.12 by 8.93 percent. This is a 38.64 percent increase over earnings of $0.88 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $1.201 which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $1.109 billion by 100.00 percent. This is a 100.00 percent decrease over sales of $1.032 billion the same period last year.

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American Water Works Q4 2024 GAAP EPS $1.22 Beats $1.12 Estimate, Sales $1.201 Miss $1.109B Estimate

Gladstone Land (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LAND#NASDAQ">LAND</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.09 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $0.11 by 15.45 percent. This is a 38 percent decrease over earnings of $0.15 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $21.10 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $20.45 million by 3.15 percent. This is a 13.72 percent decrease over sales of $24.45 million the same period last year.

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Gladstone Land Q4 FFO EPS $0.09 Misses $0.11 Estimate, Sales $21.10M Beat $20.45M Estimate

Nordson Q1 2025 Adj. EPS $2.06 Misses $2.09 Estimate, Sales $615.000M Miss $639.242M Estimate

Host Hotels &amp; Resorts (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HST#NASDAQ">HST</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.44 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.40 by 10 percent. This is unchanged from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $1.43 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.37 billion by 4.30 percent. This is a 7.94 percent increase over sales of $1.32 billion the same period last year.

Host Hotels & Resorts Q4 2024 Adjusted FFO $0.44 Beats $0.40 Estimate, Sales $1.43B Beat $1.37B Estimate

Ansys (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANSS#NASDAQ">ANSS</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $4.44 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $3.93 by 12.98 percent. This is a 12.69 percent increase over earnings of $3.94 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $882.17 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $863.49 million by 2.16 percent. This is a 9.57 percent increase over sales of $805.11 million the same period last year.

Ansys Q4 Adj $4.44 Beats $3.93 Estimate, Sales $882.17M Beat $863.49M Estimate

Trupanion (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRUP#NASDAQ">TRUP</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.04 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $0.07 by 42.86 percent. This is a 180 percent increase over losses of $(0.05) per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $337.31 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $335.41 million by 0.57 percent. This is a 14.01 percent increase over sales of $295.86 million the same period last year.

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Trupanion Q4 EPS $0.04 Misses $0.07 Estimate, Sales $337.31M Beat $335.41M Estimate

Tenaris Q4 2024 EPADS $0.94, Sales $2.845B Beat $2.712B Estimate

Grand Canyon Education (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LOPE#NASDAQ">LOPE</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $2.95 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $2.94 by 0.34 percent. This is a 6.5 percent increase over earnings of $2.77 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $292.57 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $289.60 million by 1.03 percent. This is a 5.13 percent increase over sales of $278.28 million the same period last year.

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Grand Canyon Education Q4 Adj $2.95 Beats $2.94 Estimate, Sales $292.57M Beat $289.60M Estimate

During his most recent presidential campaign, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/02/43628767/trump-freezes-billions-in-federal-funding-jobs-and-projects-in-clean-energy-conservation-and-transportation-left-in-limbo">Donald Trump</a> proposed eliminating taxes on Social Security benefits, a plan that found strong support among retirees who would like to keep more of their monthly checks. While tax cuts may sound like a good idea in the short term, finance experts have raised concerns about the long-term effects of such a policy.&nbsp;
"He's talking about getting rid of the taxation, which increases the benefits, but the very benefits that are subject to taxation will be much reduced," Nancy Altman, president for Social Security Works told <a href="https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/whats-wrong-with-trumps-pledge-to-repeal-taxes-on-social-security-benefits">Kiplinger</a>. "So basically, it's not an honest proposal."
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The numbers suggest that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/01/43276105/trumps-tax-plan-could-slash-social-security-benefits-33-by-2035-ramsey-show-host-george-kamel-weighs-in">cutting these taxes</a> could also speed up the depletion of the Social Security Trust Fund, offering immediate relief to some retirees now but ultimately creating significant challenges for future generations.
The <a href="https://budgetmodel.wharton.upenn.edu/issues/2025/2/10/eliminating-income-taxes-on-social-security-benefits">Penn Wharton Budget Model</a> estimates that removing taxes on Social Security benefits would result in a $1.5 trillion revenue loss over the next decade and increase the federal debt. This would put a larger strain on the Social Security Trust Fund, pushing up its projected depletion date from December 2034 to December 2032.
Currently, Social Security benefits are taxed for individuals earning more than $25,000 ($32,000 for joint filers). Depending on the beneficiary&#8217;s total income, up to 85% of their benefits can be taxed. These taxes are critical to keeping the program afloat.&nbsp;
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Higher-income retirees would stand to gain the most from the elimination of these taxes. Some of the wealthiest households could save over $100,000 throughout their lifetimes. Retirees in the middle-income range would also benefit, though to a lesser degree.
With more disposable income, some retirees may increase their spending, which could provide a short-term economic boost. But, higher spending among retirees does not necessarily translate into economic growth, especially if it's at the expense of national savings and investment.
While retirees would see immediate tax savings, younger generations might end up paying the price. The Penn Wharton Budget Model projects that eliminating Social Security taxes would add 7% to the federal deficit by 2054. This rising debt could cut into capital investment, leading to wage reductions of 0.4% over the next decade and 1.8% by 2054.
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Young workers, particularly those under 30, would be most affected. A child born on the day the policy is enacted could face a $10,000 reduction in lifetime welfare benefits. As the trust fund nears insolvency, younger generations might face major cuts to their benefits in the future.
Eliminating these taxes could also have broader economic implications. If retirees have more after-tax income, they may feel less need to save for retirement. Over time, this could lead to lower national savings and a reduction in productive capital. The Penn Wharton Budget Model projects that, by 2054, GDP could be 2.1% lower under this policy than if the current system were kept in place.
On the surface, eliminating Social Security income taxes might seem like a win for retirees. But looking at the broader picture, the story changes. High-income retirees would benefit most, while younger workers and future generations may bear the brunt of the rising federal debt and possible benefit cuts. As lawmakers consider changes to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/02/43580701/85-of-americans-willing-to-raise-taxes-to-save-social-security-survey-shows">Social Security</a>, they'll have to balance short-term relief with the long-term health of the program.
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Inflation is officially back&mdash;and it&#39;s at its fastest pace since September 2023. According to the latest <a href="https://www.bls.gov/news.release/cpi.nr0.htm">Consumer Price Index data</a>, consumer prices rose 0.5% from December, resulting in an annual inflation rate of 3% for the 12 months that ended in January. This news came as a relative shock to investors, who had hoped that the worst of inflation was finally over.&nbsp;
If you&#39;ve got a feeling that inflation is here to stay, you&#39;re not alone. These three stocks are primed to protect your portfolio against the long-term effects of high inflation.
<h2>Cool, Consistent Dividends Could Translate to Returns on COLD</h2>
There are some sectors investors turn to when inflation rises, with equity REIT <a href="https://www.marketbeat.com/compare-stocks/">stocks</a> being one of the top options. Historically, <a href="https://www.marketbeat.com/types-of-stock/real-estate-investment-trusts-reits/">equity REITs</a> have outperformed inflation <a href="https://www.hartfordfunds.com/insights/market-perspectives/equity/which-equity-sectors-can-combat-higher-inflation.html">66% of the time and posted an average real return of 4.7%</a>. REITs are also one of the only types of company classifications required to pay out dividends to investors, adding to their value as an <a href="https://www.marketbeat.com/stock-ideas/top-3-etfs-to-hedge-against-inflation-in-2025/">inflation hedge</a>.
<a href="https://www.marketbeat.com/stocks/NYSE/COLD/">Americold Realty Trust (NYSE: </a><a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/cold#NYSE">COLD</a>) boasts a 12-month price target of $29.17, representing a 35.22% potential upside. It offers a <a href="https://www.marketbeat.com/stocks/NYSE/COLD/dividend/">4.08% dividend yield</a> with a 34.27% annualized three-year dividend growth. When combined with its nationwide equity holdings, COLD is competitively positioned in the REIT market. &nbsp;
Experts&#39; estimated return values could be attributed to a series of both inflationary and consumer concerns. Offering a series of climate-controlled industrial storage services, COLD&#39;s essential safety services and status as an equity REIT prime it for returns during periods of high inflation.
This may be especially true in light of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cdc.gov/bird-flu/situation-summary/index.html">recent H5 bird flu concerns</a>, with climate-controlled meat storage essential to reducing pathogen spread.&nbsp;
<h2>High-Tech Energy Gives First Solar an Edge</h2>
According to historical data, energy stocks are another inflation superstar, which outperform inflation 74% of the time and delivered an annual real return of 12.9% annually. <a href="https://www.marketbeat.com/stocks/NASDAQ/FSLR/">First Solar, Inc.&nbsp; (NASDAQ: </a><a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/fslr#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>) is one of the most highly rated solar energy stocks, with a 3.04 Buy rating from experts&mdash;16% higher than the oil and energy sector as a whole.&nbsp;
Expert price estimates indicate that First Solar may be significantly undervalued. Shares are currently trading at close to a 52-week low, while the company&#39;s P/E ratio remains competitive at 13.71. Short interest is also healthy, with an acceptable short interest ratio of 2.4, though it has recently decreased by 19.44%, indicating a major recent improvement in shareholder sentiment.&nbsp;
First Solar currently holds a consensus price target of $276.38, representing a potential upside of <a href="https://www.marketbeat.com/stocks/NASDAQ/FSLR/forecast/">more than 72%</a> of its current price of about $160 per share. Improved sales outlook for 2026 and beyond is likely a major contributor to this high ranking, with a projected earnings growth rate of 56%.
While First Solar doesn&#39;t offer the same dividend potential as other picks on our list, it may offset this by offering&nbsp;<a href="https://www.marketbeat.com/learn/how-growth-investors-find-high-growth-stocks-and-maximize-returns/">growth stock potential</a> through its solar R&amp;D department.&nbsp;
<h2>ConocoPhillips Boasts Buy Ratings, Traditional Energy Protections</h2>
For investors who prefer a more traditional inflation hedge, upstream energy provider <a href="https://www.marketbeat.com/stocks/NYSE/COP/">ConocoPhillips (NYSE: </a><a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/cop#NYSE">COP</a>) could be a value stock pick with dividend potential. With a 3.16% dividend yield and a 12.92% annualized <a href="https://www.marketbeat.com/stocks/NYSE/COP/dividend/">three-year dividend growth</a>, ConocoPhillips is poised to continue offering consistent, reliable dividend growth with a payout ratio of 40.05%.
As inflation concerns return, now could be the right time for savvy investors to increase holdings in ConocoPhillips. The stock is currently at close to a 52-week low average closing price of about $99 per share with a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.marketbeat.com/stocks/NYSE/COP/forecast/">consensus price target of $133.56</a>.
This represents a 35.5% potential upside, further supported by a general Buy rating from experts.&nbsp;
Recent financial reports are also solid. In its February 6th earnings report, ConocoPhillips beat consensus EPS estimates by more than 11%.
The company&#39;s earnings are expected to grow by an additional 7.71% next year, as well, putting current inventors in a solid position.&nbsp;
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Mueller Industries (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MLI#NYSE">MLI</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 3.94% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 12.41%. Currently, Mueller Industries has a market capitalization of $9.28 billion. 
Buying $100 In MLI: If an investor had bought $100 of MLI stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $1,028.48 today based on a price of $81.61 for MLI at the time of writing.
<h3>Mueller Industries's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Meaningfully derisks overall exposure to Russia-Ukraine aviation litigation
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Fidelis Insurance Holdings Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIHL#NYSE">FIHL</a>) ("Fidelis Insurance Group" or the "Company"), a global specialty insurer, today announced an update to loss reserves in advance of reporting its fourth quarter and full year 2024 earnings. During the fourth quarter, the Company incurred net adverse prior year development attributable to its Aviation and Aerospace line of business of $287.2 million. This relates to business underwritten in the 2021 and 2022 underwriting years and impacted by the ongoing Russia-Ukraine aviation litigation.
In respect of the aviation litigation, the Company has been judiciously settling claims to derisk its overall exposure. In addition, the Company has strengthened reserves, in large part to make allowance for ongoing settlement discussions and also to reflect recent developments and new information received.
To date, the Company has successfully settled or is in various stages of settlement discussions in respect of approximately two-thirds of the total exposure related to lessor policy claims currently in litigation. Of the remaining lessor policy claims in litigation, a significant portion of these claims relate to the English trial that commenced in October 2024, in respect of which the Company continues to hold reserves based on a probabilistic model of potential court outcomes, incorporating recent developments and updated information received. The English trial concluded February 14, 2025, and a court judgment will be rendered in the coming months.
The prior year development has impacted the Company's fourth quarter and full-year performance. For the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company anticipates reporting net income in the range of $100 to $120 million and operating net income in the range of $120 to $140 million.
Dan Burrows, Group Chief Executive Officer, commented: "We have meaningfully reduced our overall exposure to the complex and evolving Russia-Ukraine aviation litigation, lowered the potential downside risk associated with this event and provided increased certainty to our shareholders.
Excluding the impact of the prior year development attributable to our Aviation and Aerospace line of business, our full-year results would have exceeded our long-term Operating ROAE target. Our balance sheet remains strong, and our business is well-positioned to support future growth and deliver long-term value for shareholders."
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