Apr 27, 2021
Corporate profits zoom ahead on pandemic recovery hopes
In a busy week for earnings, global banks and energy giants are posting strong financial results.
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From the BBC World Service: Better-than-expected profits for Europe's largest bank HSBC and energy giant BP show signs of economic recovery. Plus, sports carmaker Lotus unveils its last gas-powered model as it prepares for an electric future. And, the Scottish investment firm that's removing most of the vowels from its brand name.
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