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Brewer posts first quarterly increase in sales volumes in a year after higher prices hit demand in 2023
Competition in savings and mortgage markets and rate cut expectations weigh on margins
French luxury group says its performance ‘worsened considerably’ in first quarter amid Gucci reset
Elon Musk sends confusing message on earnings call
Pioneer of music streaming kicks off more mature era for its business after years of freer spending
Associated British Foods says ‘normality’ in supply chains helps lift half-year earnings by 37%
UK supermarket has carried heavy debt load since sale to billionaire Issa brothers and TDR Capital
National Express owner says Helen Cowing will replace James Stamp as it publishes 36% drop in annual profits
Investors want to know whether electric-car maker is in the midst of a major change in direction
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Economists had expected 0.3% expansion in March
Shares fall after streaming pioneer says it will stop disclosing subscriber numbers and shift focus to viewer engagement
The likely message from the leading companies is: be patient
Low-cost airline confident about delivering strong performance as Middle East conflict fails to dent demand
Dutch group’s orders fall short amid industry slowdown
The Dutch group holds an unassailable market position
First-quarter revenues grew 2% at flagship fashion and leather goods unit, against an 18% jump a year ago
Quarterly profits rise 14% after better than expected quarter for traders, investment banking and wealth management arm
Bank of America and PNC are latest to report slowdown in lending during first quarter
Troubled retailer names chief brand officer as its new boss as it flags sinking orders in US
Bank has tried to build a massive wealth and asset management business that brings in steady fees
Wall Street bank surpasses estimates by almost $1bn as investment banking and trading arms report strong results
Largest US bank’s stock falls more than 6% as investors recalibrate interest rate expectations
World’s biggest money manager reports jump in first-quarter net income but net inflows miss forecasts
Fourth-largest US lender reports quarterly net income of $3.4bn
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