deferred

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Return on tangible common equity, or ROTCE, has become a standard measurement of earnings power for banks, with the denominator excluding intangible assets, such as deferred tax assets, loan-servicing rights and goodwill.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

By comparison, $125 million was “a bargain for the county,” said Govan, “Because they had the liability of ownership of those buildings and the deferred maintenance was extraordinary.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

The company separately reported a $14.46 billion unrealized loss on digital assets for the first calendar quarter of 2026, along with a $2.42 billion associated deferred tax benefit.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

A deferred repair can become a mortgage default risk if a homeowner can no longer meet a lender’s insurance requirements.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

“People who never saw a horse race in their lives are taking sides. If the issue were deferred another week, there would be a civil war between the War Admiral Americans and the Seabiscuit Americans.”

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand