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Lloyd’s of London insurer Hiscox profit spikes on premium rise

Global Banking & Finance

Lloyd’s of London insurer Hiscox profit spikes on premium rise By Carolyn Cohn LONDON (Reuters) -Lloyd’s of London insurer Hiscox posted a sharp rise in pretax profit on rising premium rates, but its shares fell on Wednesday as analysts focused on a disappointing retail outlook.

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Goldman profits jump 45% to $3bn after trading boost

Financial Times - Banking

Net income outstrips expectations despite hit from retail banking retreat

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UK retailer Halfords posts lower annual profit

Global Banking & Finance

UK retailer Halfords posts lower annual profit (Reuters) -British bicycle and car products retailer Halfords Group reported a fall in annual profit on Thursday as footfall across its stores declined due to challenging market conditions and wet weather.

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Goldman raises CEO Solomon’s pay 24% despite weaker profits

Financial Times - Banking

Remuneration of $31mn comes after boss pared back bank’s lossmaking push into retail banking

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Online wholesaler Boxed acquired after filing for bankruptcy

TechCrunch: M&A

After filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in April, online wholesale retailer Boxed has been acquired. In the years that followed, Boxed reportedly rejected a $400 million buyout offer from grocer Kroger in 2018, then later partnered with one of Asia’s largest retailers (Aeon) in 2021 for an expansion. ”

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UK retailer Next expects to join 1 billion pound profit club

Global Banking & Finance

By James Davey LONDON (Reuters) -Next said on Wednesday it expected to report annual profit in excess of 1 billion pounds ($1.3 billion) for the first time in its history in its current financial year, underscoring the success of the British clothing retailer. The group, led by CEO Simon Wolfson, raised its outlook for the […]

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Retail traders are bailing on 3 of the hottest AI plays in the stock market today

CNBC: Investing

The everyday investor appeared to take profit on some of these rallying names.

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