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Bank of America, Boosted by Consumer Loan Business, Tops Profit Forecast
USA Today, Jan. 17, 2018–Adam Shell
Bank of America, boosted by a 9% rise in its consumer loan business, reported fourth-quarter earnings that topped analyst expectations despite a nearly $3 billion one-time charge related to the newly signed tax law.