North Dallas Bank & Trust: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
The Dallas-based bank said it had earnings of 82 cents per share.
The financial services company posted revenue of $22.4 million in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $11.9 million, surpassing Street forecasts.
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