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HSBC profits fall 28% on Ukraine war, Asia slowdown

(Sharecast News) - HSBC on Tuesday reported a 28% fall in first-quarter profits due to higher-than-expected credit losses, the Ukraine war and a slowdown in China as it also warned on the outlook for share buybacks.

LONDON MARKET EARLY CALL: FTSE called higher; HSBC profit falls

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London are seen opening higher on Tuesday, reversing some of the sharp losses suffered at the start of the week.

A welcome lift for Europe

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A WELCOME LIFT FOR EUROPE (0631 GMT)

TOP NEWS: HSBC wary of Russia fallout, confident in hitting targets

(Alliance News) - HSBC Holdings PLC on Tuesday reported a slump in profit in the first quarter but the expected rise in central bank interest rates in the coming months gives the bank confidence for future income generation.

Economic fears hit global equities, commods; Twitter lifts Wall St

WASHINGTON/LONDON, April 25 (Reuters) - European stocks slid to a one-month low and commodity prices dropped on Monday on renewed concerns about rising interest rates and China's sputtering economy, while Wall Street shares rose, reversing losses after Twitter agreed to be bought by billionaire Elon Musk.

European stocks slide to 1-month low on China slowdown fears

April 25 (Reuters) - Commodity stocks slumped 6% on Monday, leading sharp declines across European stock indexes as worries about an economic slowdown in China and rapid U.S. interest rate hikes overshadowed relief from French Presidential election results.

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LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Berenberg downgrades Rio Tinto, National Grid

(Alliance News) - The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Thursday morning and Wednesday:

Lloyds hires Rebecca Heaton as director of sustainability

LONDON, April 21 (Reuters) - Lloyds Banking Group has hired Rebecca Heaton as director of environmental sustainability, the British bank said on Thursday, as it moves to deliver on its promise of achieving net zero emissions.

Bank of England's Woods seeks to draw red line under bank rules

LONDON, April 20 (Reuters) - The Bank of England said on Wednesday that consolidating existing rules for banks and insurers will be a priority, signalling it will resist industry and political calls to keep the financial sector competitive by easing standards.

Cosmetics brands with strongest pricing power

COSMETICS BRANDS WITH STRONGEST PRICING POWER (1145 GMT)

Islamic Development Bank gives initial price guidance for five-year sukuk

20 avril (Reuters) - The Jeddah-based Islamic Development Bank has given initial price guidance of around 60 bps over mid-swaps for five-year U.S. dollar-denominated sukuk, or Islamic bonds, a document showed on Wednesday.

"Bearishness is peaking"

"BEARISHNESS IS PEAKING" (1020 GMT)

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: IAG and Wizz Air receive price target cuts

(Alliance News) - The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Wednesday morning and Tuesday: