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HSBC beats profit forecasts

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HSBC beats profit forecasts
HSBC has today reported its first quarter results, and revealed that adjusted pre-tax profits are up to $5.9bn, compared to forecast of $5.3bn, continuing the trend of a bumper Q1 for banks. For more on this and the latest corporate news, Ed Bowsher spoke to Richard J Hunter, Head of Research at Wilson King Investment Management.
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Richard J Hunter


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Service sector PMI up while car sales slump

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Service sector PMI up while car sales slump
Service sector PMI has hit a 4 month high in data released today, up from 55 to 55.8. Meanwhile, the automotive sector has had worse news, seeing a 20% fall in new car registrations last month. To discuss this and more of the day's big macro news in more detail, Ed Bowsher was joined by Simon French, Chief Economist at Panmure Gordon.
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simon french


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View from... Middlesex University: The EU is in a weak negotiating position

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View from... Middlesex University: The EU is in a weak negotiating position
View from Middlesex University with Professor Tim Evans looking at: 1. This Thursday's local elections & general election so far 2. Why the EU is in a weak negotiating position 3. The rise of paramilitary violence and extreme poverty in Venezuela:
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Professor Tim Evans


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Share Politics: Brussels hoists gross Brexit bill to €100bn

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Share Politics: Brussels hoists gross Brexit bill to €100bn
It's time to talk politics. Today: FT says Brexit bill could be as much as 100 billion euros. May resurrects the 'bloody difficult woman' moniker, which was first used by Ken Clarke last year. Will that approach help her to get a good deal in the end? John McDonnell attacks BBC for broadcasting Tory 'lies' & more!
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Mike indian


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Market Wrap: Sainsbury's warns of rising costs & profits fall 8%

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The Share Radio Evening Show

Market Wrap: Sainsbury's warns of rising costs & profits fall 8%
On today's wrap: Shares in Sainbury's end down 5.5% after the supermarket chain announces an 8% fall in profits last year amid what it's calling a "challenging" food market. The boss of ITV is stepping down after seven years. Adam Crozier - who previously ran Royal Mail and the Football Association - will leave at the end of June. And activity in the UK's construction sector was stronger than expected in April. Ed is joined by Russ Mould, Investment Director at AJ Bell.
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Russ Mould


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Brexit Bill: Is this the end of a transitional trade deal?

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Brexit Bill: Is this the end of a transitional trade deal?
Now the EU has reportedly raised its opening demand for Britain's Brexit bill from the previous estimate of €60bn to €100bn - apparently due to pressure from France and Germany - could a transitional trade deal be off the cards? To discuss this further, Ed Bowsher spoke to European affairs analyst Yannis Koutsomitis.
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Yannis Koutsimitis


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EU suggests UK's divorce will be costly in new €100bn bill

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EU suggests UK's divorce will be costly in new €100bn bill
The EU says Britain's Brexit bill could be as much as €100bn - but Brexit Secretary David Davis says we won't pay. To find out more about this latest clash, and for all the latest election news, Ed Bowsher was joined by John Ashmore, Chief reporter at Politics Home.
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John Ashmore


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Sainsbury's shares slide as profits fall

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Sainsbury's shares slide as profits fall
Sainsbury's today reported a full-year profits fall of 8.2%, even after the successful acquisition of Argos owner Home Retail Group, prompting its share price to slide. For more on this and the latest corporate news, Ed Bowsher was joined by Chris Bailey, founder of FinancialOrbit.com
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Chris Bailey


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Is the Brexit Bill weighing down on Sterling and shares?

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Is the Brexit Bill weighing down on Sterling and shares?
The pound and the markets were down this afternoon - could it be in part because of the new Brussels Brexit Bill, hoisted now to €100bn? To discuss further, and talk about more of the latest macro news, Ed Bowsher was joined by Matthew Yates of 7IM.
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Matthew Yates


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Brussels eyes up the Euro-clearing market in London

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Brussels eyes up the Euro-clearing market in London
Brussels is set to try and grab the London-based euro-clearing market according to reports today. This follows the news that last week's Downing Street dinner for Theresa May and EU Commission boss Jean-Claude Juncker didn't go well. Could the market be a source of tension in Brexit negotiations, or will it be a useful bargaining chip for the UK? Ed Bowsher spoke to John Rentoul, Chief Political Commentator for The Independent.
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John Rentoul


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