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Byline: Christina Wise
New York Community Bancorp saw its yearlong climb come to an abrupt halt in late August. By Sept. 20 it had fallen to as low as 16.25 a share. It's since worked its way back to within 12% of its high.
The firm is the ninth largest thrift in the country. It operates more than 100 branches in New York, Connecticut and New Jersey.
Its earnings growth rate has ranged from 47% to 65% the last four quarters. In all, profit rose 58% in 2001 and is expected to climb 51% in 2001.
Revenue have been growing at a triple-digit pace the last four quarters. Fourth-quarter sales totaled $158.6 ...