HBOS net soared 31% in 2002
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HBOS PLC posted an increase of 31% in its net profit for the 2002 year. The company, which was helped by a strong housing market and by major capital infusion, posted 1.92 billion pounds (2.82 billion euros) in net profits for the year.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2003
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HSBC's pretax profit rose 21% in '02
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HSBC Holdings PLC posted an increase of 21% in its pretax profits for 2002. The company, helped by lower bad loan provisions, posted $9.65 billion (8.95 billion euros) in pretax profits for the year.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2003
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Abbey sees profit pinch
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Abbey National PLC is forecasting lower pretax profits for the 2003 year. The firm is forecasting 10-15% lower pretax profits for the year.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2003
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