Lloyds shares rise on 2023 profit jump
Lloyds investors look past Lloyds motor finance probe charge and focus on its results instead, sending its shares up 3%. IGTV's Angeline Ong looks at the share reaction alongside HSBC and Barclays results this week.
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Lloyds earnings report
The past week has been eventful for banks, particularly Lloyds, Barclays, and HSBC. Lloyds announced a whopping 57% increase in profits for 2023, leading to a rise in its shares. However, this positive news was somewhat dampened by a charge of £450 million relating to a Mercer Finance Probe. Currently, Lloyds shares are up by 3%, but if we look at a 15-minute chart, we can see that there has been some volatility. Initially, the stock reversed direction, but it is now steadily climbing. Analysts are now debating whether the £450 million charge is enough or if more is needed.
Barclays earnings report
Barclays also performed well, with its shares rising after revealing plans for operational changes and share buybacks. The bank’s main goal is to simplify its operations to achieve more stable returns. They are also placing greater emphasis on investment banking. These measures aim to restore investors' confidence, and this restructuring is the most significant one since 2016.
HSBC earnings report
On the other hand, HSBC faced disappointment as its shares dropped nearly 8% due to an unexpected $3 billion charge on its investment in a Chinese bank. Despite this setback, HSBC still considers China and Asia as crucial regions for its growth. Their recent earnings report highlighted both positive and negative developments. While Lloyds and Barclays saw some gains, concerns were raised about the Mercer Finance Probe charge for Lloyds and the sudden charge on HSBC's investment in a Chinese bank. Investors are closely observing the banks' strategies and decisions to assess their future performance.
In conclusion, the latest earnings reports from these banks have shown both promising and challenging aspects. Although Lloyds and Barclays experienced some positive outcomes, worries emerged regarding the charges faced by Lloyds and HSBC. Investors are closely monitoring the banks' actions and plans to make sense of how these developments will impact their future performance.
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