Santander net rises 26%

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Banco Santander Central Hispano S.A. of Spain posted a soaring 26 percent increase in net profit for the second quarter to 1.72 billion Euros ($2.18 billion) from 1.37 billion Euros last year. Strong revenues are due to increases in retail business in Latin America and the European Union. Banco Santander Central Hispano S.A. is the largest lending institution in Europe.

Banco Santander Central Hispano S.A.

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BBVA's net declines 74 percent, weighed down by charges

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Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. of Spain fourth quarter net profit fell 74 percent to 279 million Euros ($361.8 million) from 1.08 billion Euros last year. Decreases in earnings were due to tax charges and early retirement payouts of 777 million Euros for the layoff of approximately 1,000 employees.

Financial report

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BBVA net surges on asset sales, growth in loans

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Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. of Spain posted a doubling of net profit in the second quarter to 2.32 billion Euros ($2.92 billion) from 998 million Euros last year. The bank is the second largest lending interest in Spain by market capitalization.

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