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• HSBC Holdings plc ha annunciato un utile trimestrale prima delle imposte di 10,1 miliardi di dollari statunitensi per il trimestre chiuso al 31 marzo 2026, escluse le voci straordinarie, dimostrando una solida performance dei profitti nel primo trimestre. • La banca ha approvato un primo dividendo ad interim per il 2026 di 10 centesimi di dollaro per azione, segnalando fiducia nei risultati finanziari e l'impegno verso i rendimenti per gli azionisti. • I risultati riflettono la continua redditività di HSBC nelle sue operazioni globali, nonostante i persistenti venti contrari economici e le pressioni competitive sui margini del settore bancario.

• Chime reported Q1 2026 revenue growth of 25% year-over-year, exceeding guidance and marking its first quarter of GAAP profitability since going public. • Strong top-line momentum prompted raised full-year guidance and new $200 million share repurchase authorization announced May 6. • Results from San Francisco-based fintech highlight accelerating adoption in digital banking amid competitive US market.

Saudi Arabia’s state oil company’s profits up 26% to £26.9bn in first three months of yearBusiness live – latest updatesSaudi Arabia’s state oil company reported a 26% jump in profits in its first quarter as its east-west pipeline allowed it to ship millions of barrels of oil out of the Gulf despite conflict in the Middle East.Profits at Saudi Aramco hit $33.6bn (£26.9bn) in the first three months of the year, while revenue rose nearly 7% compared with a year earlier to $115.5bn. Continue reading...

Florida agreement grants US president control of licensing and merchandising at renamed airport, analysts sayIt was a week in which one prominent name in aviation, Spirit Airlines, disappeared, killed in the company’s own admission by high fuel prices resulting from Donald Trump’s war in Iran.Within days, however, another moniker was already flying high in industry circles: the president’s own. Continue reading...

• Ocean Network Express (ONE) posted a US$55 million profit in the fourth quarter of FY2025 as freight rates recovered, though overall cargo movements remained sluggish throughout the year. • The container shipping company faced persistent headwinds from weak cargo demand in 2025, signaling continued challenges in the global freight market. • Industry observers view ONE's modest profitability as reflective of broader shipping sector weakness, with market recovery dependent on improved global trade volumes.

International Airlines Group expects to spend £1.7bn more on fuel than planned since US-Israeli attack on IranBusiness news – live updatesThe parent company of British Airways has issued a profit warning and said it expects to spend about €2bn (£1.72bn) more on fuel than planned this year due to the Iran war.International Airlines Group (IAG), which also owns Aer Lingus, Iberia and Vueling, said it has hedged 70% of its expected fuel use for this year with costs expected to be about €9bn, up from previous forecasts of €7.1bn. Continue reading...

• India's largest companies have seen profits surge over 30% annually since the pandemic, yet private investment remains weak with capital outflows nearly matching FDI inflows. • Chief Economic Adviser V. Anantha Nageswaran and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman publicly questioned the reluctance amid tax incentives, infrastructure push, and record corporate cash reserves. • Experts cite safety preferences by family-run businesses, funds parked in family offices by heirs, and high perceived political-regulatory risks as key barriers.

• Kansai Nerolac Paints posted a 7.3% rise in Q4 FY26 net profit to Rs 109.9 crore, reflecting steady demand in the paints sector despite mixed market conditions. • The results highlight resilience in core operations, with revenue growth supported by volume increases in industrial and decorative segments. • This earnings beat underscores the company's strong market position amid rising input costs, offering positive cues for consumer goods stocks.