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C&I

American  
  1. commerce and industry.

  2. commercial and industrial.


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Based on the company’s growth projections, C&I sales as a percentage of total sales would increase to 43% in 2026 from 39% in 2025.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 11, 2026

Nonetheless, Wells’ CFO Shrewsberry was optimistic about the outlook for C&I lending, which he expects to grow this year as commercial borrowers take on more leverage for expansion plans.

From Reuters • Apr. 17, 2018

CIT Group, CIT -0.99 % Citigroup, C -2.63 % SunTrust and PNC all have big C&I portfolios, according to a recent analysis by Morgan Stanley.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 15, 2015

DR leader EnerNOC likewise focuses on large C&I customers for similar reasons.

From Forbes • Jul. 18, 2011

Wells Fargo’s average loan balance advanced 1 percent in the first quarter, fueled by C&I lending, Goldberg estimates.

From BusinessWeek • Apr. 12, 2011

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