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Deutsche Bank warns of rising bad loan provisions

German lender posts record third-quarter profits but tells investors to brace again for credit risks

Business - Financial Times - October 23

Eni Cuts Profit Outlook on Weak Prices, Lifts Buybacks

Eni lowered its guidance for the year due to a decline in oil prices which also hit the Italian energy major’s third-quarter profits, but said it planned to increase its share buy backs.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 25

HSBC chief says east-west division will not lead to ‘any split’

Georges Elhedery embarks on sweeping overhaul of lender as part of cost-cutting drive

Business - Financial Times - October 29

Snap shares jump 10% on profit beat, stock buyback

Snap reported third-quarter results on Tuesday that beat on the top and bottom lines, but the company issued light fourth-quarter guidance.

Business - CNBC - October 29

Ahold Delhaize Net Profit Misses Market Views, Issues Buyback

The Dutch grocer outlined a share buyback program, despite reporting a worse-than-expected fall in third-quarter net profit.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 2 days ago

British Airways owner announces stock buyback as profit grows 17%

British Airways owner International Airlines Group announced a stock buyback after reporting rising profits and margins.

Business - MarketWatch - 12 hours ago

Oil giant Shell posts $6 billion profit beat, launches new share buyback program

British oil giant Shell on Thursday posted a small year-on-year drop in third-quarter profit as a sharp drop in crude prices was offset by higher gas sales.

Business - CNBC - October 31

IAG to Begin $378 Million Buyback

The British Airways owner will start buying back the shares from next week.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 19 hours ago

FirstFT: HSBC overhaul to divide businesses along east-west lines

Also in today’s newsletter, EY fires staff for ‘cheating’ and Mubadala Capital’s private equity push

World - Financial Times - October 22

Embattled Abbott Labs comes through with a strong quarter, buyback announcement

Abbott Labs delivered for investors who stuck with the stock despite legal woes that emerged earlier this year.

Business - CNBC - October 16

Chinese share buybacks hit record high as Beijing steps up support

Policymakers push companies to return cash to shareholders as they try to revive flagging stock market

Business - Financial Times - October 21

HSBC shares surge on another $3 billion buyback plan and earnings beat

HSBC shares increased 4% on Tuesday as the British bank beat analysts’ earnings expectations for the third quarter and launched another $3 billion share buyback plan.

Business - MarketWatch - October 29

Qualcomm’s rosy forecast sends stock surging, and more buybacks may be on deck

Qualcomm is upping its buyback program by $15 billion after repurchasing more than $4 billion in stock last fiscal year.

Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago

United shares hit pre-pandemic high after airline forecasts strong finish to 2024, plans buyback

United Airlines said it authorized a $1.5 billion share buyback, its first share repurchase since before the Covid-19 pandemic.

Business - CNBC - October 16

Ulta Beauty unveils $3 billion share buyback program and plans to open 200 new stores in next three years

Ulta Beauty Inc. announced a new $3 billion share buyback authorization on Wednesday and said it plans to open 200 new stores over the next three years.

Business - MarketWatch - October 16

HSBC announces fresh $3 billion share buyback as third-quarter earnings beat expectations

Pre-tax profit came in at $8.5 billion, a 10% rise from the $7.7 billion posted a year ago.

Business - CNBC - October 29

Berkshire Hathaway's cash fortress tops $300 billion as Buffett sells more stock, freezes buybacks

The Omaha, Nebraska-based conglomerate saw its cash fortress swell to a record $325.2 billion by the end of September.

Business - CNBC - 4 days ago

Iberdrola Profit Lifted by Record Investments

Spain’s energy giant Iberdrola posted a 50% rise in net profit for the first nine months of the year helped by record-high investments in its U.S. and U.K. networks.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 23

Wall Street banks enjoy bumper fees as debt issuance and deals activity rebound

Morgan Stanley rounds off strong earnings season

Business - Financial Times - October 16

Whitbread Aims to Boost Profit, Shareholder Returns

The U.K. hotel-and-restaurant company said it forecasts an increase of at least £300 million in profit by fiscal 2030, and to generate more than £2 billion for dividends, share buybacks and ...

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 16

ABB Posts Higher Profit, Raises Margin Guidance

The Swiss industrial-technology company’s profit and revenue rose as the electrification business offset weakness in robotics, discrete automation and e-mobility.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 17

CVS replaces CEO as profits, share price suffer

Longtime CVS Health executive David Joyner has replaced Karen Lynch as CEO, as the company struggles to drive higher profits and stock performance, CVS announced Friday.

Tele2 Posts Higher Profits; Backs Targets

Tele2 reported a slightly higher third-quarter net profit, helped by growth in revenue from its core telecommunications services, though revenue and underlying earnings were a touch below ...

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 22

Kering warns on profit as Gucci sales plunge

French luxury group grapples with turnaround at its biggest brand as demand dips in Asia

Business - Financial Times - October 24

Tesla shares jump on profit beat, Musk's prediction of at least 20% 'vehicle growth' next year

Tesla reported better-than-expected profit in its third-quarter earnings report on Wednesday.

Business - CNBC - October 24

Tesla Surprises Wall Street With Strong Third-Quarter Results

The robust performance comes after a tumultuous start to the year in which Tesla’s profit fell for two straight quarters.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 24

Barclays profits rise 23% as dealmaking returns

UK bank lifts guidance for net interest income

Business - Financial Times - October 24

Hasbro’s third-quarter profit beats expectations, but its stock slips

Hasbro Inc.’s third-quarter profit beat expectations Thursday, fueled by its gaming and licensing businesses shares, but the toy maker’s stock is down 4%.

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

NatWest profits rise by a quarter as lending and deposits grow

Bank also sets aside £245mn in provisions for bad loans, higher than expectations of £173mn

Business - Financial Times - October 25

China’s industrial profits plunge as economic momentum falters

Steep monthly decline in September comes as policymakers battle to restore confidence

Business - Financial Times - October 27

FirstFT: Twin scandals hit PwC’s Asia profits

Also in today’s newsletter, the fallout from the Madison Square Garden rally and what happened to Project 2025?

World - Financial Times - October 29

In Botswana’s Election, Diamond Profits Are a Defining Issue

The party that has governed the country since 1966 could lose power as the economy struggles from a slump in demand for diamonds, which made Botswana an African success story.

World - The New York Times - October 29

Clariant Third-Quarter Profits Miss Expectations

The chemicals company reported weaker results for the three months through September and cautioned that it didn’t expect a significant economic recovery in 2024 due to persistent economic challenges.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 29

Santander's Profit Beats Expectations on Lower Provisions, Costs

Spain’s largest bank by market capitalization reported a 12% on-year increase in net profit for the three months ended Sept. 30, as lighter provisions and costs helped offset the impact from the ...