NatWest and HSBC top and Lloyds bottom as 2026 bank outlook is positive

A positive tone on UK banks was struck by analysts at Citi at the start of 2026, with NatWest Group PLC (LSE:NWG) and HSBC Holdings PLC (LSE:HSBA) seen as...

HSBC Warns Yen’s Surging Risk Premium Has Few Easy Fixes

Fears of steep government spending and resurgent inflation in Japan are driving a breakdown in the yen’s traditional link to the dollar and government-bond yields, prompting HSBC Holdings Plc strategists to reverse their forecasts for the Japanese currency in the months ahead.

India’s December Manufacturing Activity Cools as US Talks Drag

India’s economic activity eased in December, a flash survey by HSBC Holdings Plc showed, as President Donald Trump’s 50% tariffs continue to weigh on labor-intensive industries.

NatWest and HSBC top tips as European banks have further to run

HSBC Holdings PLC (LSE:HSBA) and NatWest Group PLC (LSE:NWG) were among top picks as Citi said the European banking rally has "further to run" going into...

UK Retail Tycoon Mike Ashley Pledges Frasers Shares Against Loan

Billionaire Mike Ashley put up shares worth more than £600 million ($800 million) in his UK retailer Frasers Group Plc against a loan with HSBC Holdings Plc, according to a filing on Tuesday.

HSBC’s Gulf Exits Prompt Bank to Bring in Dealmakers From the UK

HSBC Holdings Plc has relocated several managing directors from London to the Middle East, replenishing its ranks in a region earmarked as a priority under Chief Executive Officer Georges Elhedery.

HSBC’s Long Hunt for Chair Ends With Safe Pair of Hands at Home

Weeks into his job as interim chairman of HSBC Holdings Plc, Brendan Nelson had a change of heart.

HSBC names Brendan Nelson permanent group chair after two-month interim spell

HSBC Holdings PLC (LSE:HSBA) has confirmed Brendan Nelson as its new group chair, following a search that looked at candidates both inside and outside the...

Asia lenders diverge as HSBC steadies and StanChart shines

Two of London’s Asia-focused banks are pulling in different directions. UBS has lifted its price target for HSBC Holdings PLC (LSE:HSBA) after a strong...

HSBC shows better growth in the right places, analysts say

Third-quarter results from HSBC Holdings PLC (LSE:HSBA) showed better growth in the right areas, analysts said, as banking net interest income (NII) was...

HSBC Holdings plc (HSBC) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

HSBC Holdings plc 2025 Q3 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation

HSBC lifts profit guidance despite $1.1bn Madoff hit; shares climb 3%

HSBC Holdings PLC (LSE:HSBA) shares rose 3% on Monday after the bank raised its full-year guidance, brushing aside a $1.1 billion provision linked to the...

HSBC profits fall less than expected as legal provisions offset by wealth management growth

HSBC Holdings PLC (LSE:HSBA) profits fell less than expected for the third quarter as a large legal one-off expense related to the Bernie Madoff case was...

HSBC third-quarter profit slides 14% on legal charges but lifts income outlook

HSBC Holdings reported a 14% decline in third-quarter pretax profit on Tuesday, hurt by a $1.1 billion charge after losing part of an appeal in a long-running lawsuit tied to Bernard Madoffs Ponzi scheme, historys biggest-ever such fraud.

HSBC makes $1.1bn provision in relation to Bernie Madoff lawsuit

HSBC Holdings PLC (LSE:HSBA) said it will make a $1.1 billion provision in its third quarter 2025 results tomorrow in connection with litigation relating...

HSBC to book $1.1 billion provision after Luxembourg court ruling in Madoff case

HSBC Holdings said on Monday it will recognise a provision of $1.1 billion in its third-quarter results after a Luxembourg court ruling in a long-running lawsuit tied to the Bernard Madoff investment fraud.

HSBC’s $14 Billion Hong Kong Buyout Adds to Exuberant Year

This year was already a fertile one for dealmakers in Hong Kong leading into Thursday. Then came HSBC Holdings Plc with its proposed $14 billion buyout of Hang Seng Bank Ltd. to really put a rocket under things.

HSBC $13.7bn Hang Seng deal continues to receive lukewarm reception

HSBC Holdings PLCs (LSE:HSBA) latest move in Hong Kong has left Jefferies feeling more cautious. The bank’s plan to buy out minority shareholders in Hang...

HSBC logic questioned over politically motivated Hang Seng deal

HSBC Holdings PLCs (LSE:HSBA) proposal to buy the remaining 36.7% minority shareholders in Hang Seng Bank was a bit of a surprise, analysts said, with the...

HSBC slides on plan to buy rest of Hang Seng Bank

HSBC Holdings PLC (LSE:HSBA) shares weres the biggest fallers on the FTSE 100 on Thursday after it proposed acquiring the rest of Hong Kong-listed Hang Seng...

HSBC to buy rest of Hang Seng Bank

HSBC Holdings PLC (LSE:HSBA) has proposed to acquire the rest of Hong Kong-listed Hang Seng Bank that it does not already own. The deal is expected to be...

HSBC weathers the BoCom storm as investors eye the underlying financial picture

HSBC Holdings PLC (LSE:HSBA) shares neared the session close down 2.3% at 943.5p after a volatile session, but recovered some earlier losses as investors...

HSBC down 4.5% after BoCom surprise

HSBC Holdings PLC (LSE:HSBA) shares dropped 4.5% on Wednesday, wiping £7.4 billion from the bank’s market value, after quarterly results missed expectations...

HSBC shares slide as profits drop 29% due to China and Hong Kong impairments

HSBC Holdings PLC (LSE:HSBA) shares fell over 4% after the bank reported a 29% plunge in second-quarter profit, but still unveiled another $3 billion share...

HSBC Bulls Retreat on Property, Rate Jitters Before Earnings

Wall Street bulls are turning cautious on HSBC Holdings Plc. before its results, as Hong Kong’s deepening property downturn added to their angst over geopolitical and economic risks.

Is It Finally Time to Jump Off the BYD Bandwagon?

Key PointsAnalysts have been downgrading BYDs full-year delivery forecast.BYD is currently on pace to fall short of 2025 delivery estimates.BYD is facing a challenging Chinese market amid a brutal price war.10 stocks we like better than BYD Company › Over the past few years, BYD investors have been spoiled. The Chinese electric vehicle (EV) juggernaut swept through the countrys domestic EV market with relative ease and then applied tremendous pricing pressure with a long list of highly afforda...

HSBC Renews Hunt for Chair Amid Struggle to Fill Shortlist, FT Says

HSBC Holdings Plc is refreshing its search for a new board chairman after it couldn’t find enough satisfactory candidates for a final shortlist, the Financial Times reported Saturday.

HSBC Holdings: Personal Banking Segment May Impact Revenues

Stock Market Today: Nvidia Sets New Standard, Closes Above $4 Trillion Mark

Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) shares climbed 0.7% on Thursday, July 10, to close at $164.10, outperforming the broader market and pushing the chipmaker over the $4 trillion market capitalization threshold at the close of trading. The stock traded between $161.63 and $164.49 throughout the session, and the close above $4 trillion added to its position as the largest public company globally. The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average also finished in positive territory, gaining 0.27% and 0.43% respecti...