We are expecting to see an increase in existing home sales and price gains should be more in line with historical norms in 2015» said Kathleen Sweeten, CEO of the Northwestern Vermont Board of Realtors ®. (nvbr.com)
Similarly, with banks we said something like Bank of Hawaii can grow 3 % a year forever while paying out 100 % of earnings (in dividends, buybacks, etc.) If BOH grows much faster than 3 %, it then needs to retain earnings to keep its capital levels in line with the historical norm. (gannononinvesting.com)
The volatility of the business has prompted some casino operators to report their results on a hold - adjusted basis, meaning they also tell investors what revenue would have been had winnings been more in line with historical norms. (fortune.com)