One of Japan 's largest banks on Friday announced a loss for the nine-month period ending December 31 , hit by weak markets and a recession at home . Loss compares to a profit of $ 3.44 billion for the same period a year ago . Comment: The company is losing money, but it's not because they're making less than expected or anything like that.
Loss compares to a profit of $ 3.44 billion for the same period a year ago . Comment: The company is losing money, but it's not because they're making less than expected or anything like that.