TORONTO - The Bank of Nova Scotia reported a third-quarter profit of $2.95 billion, up from $2.53 billion a year ago.

TORONTO - BMO Financial Group reported a third-quarter profit of $1.75 billion, down from $2.33 billion a year earlier, as it took a charge related to the sale of its

TORONTO - The Bank of Nova Scotia reported a third-quarter profit of $2.95 billion, up from $2.53 billion a year ago.