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Shell beats estimates as profit hits $7.7bn, unveils $3.5bn buyback
Oil and gas giant Shell on Thursday reported much better-than-expected first-quarter earnings on the back of higher margins from crude and oil products trading and also unveiled a new $3. 5bn share buyback.
Europe midday: Shares trim losses despite grim EZ survey data
European shares trimmed losses on Thursday as weak manufacturing survey data dampened sentiment as traders returned from the May Day holiday amid another dump of earnings and trading updates.
Europe open: Shares down on cautious response to Fed, EZ survey
European shares fell in early trade on Thursday as weak manufacturing survey data dampened sentiment as traders returned from the May Day holiday.
EZ manufacturing still hit by weak demand - PMI
The malaise in eurozone manufacturing activity worsened last month on the back of anaemic demand despite price cuts at the factory gate, with companies axing more jobs as a result, a survey showed on Thursday.
Apax Global Q1 hit by poor performance at Vyaire
Apax Global Alpha reported lower net asset value and took a €24m writedown across its private equity and debt portfolios after a poor performance at Vyaire Medical.
TI Fluid Systems holds FY guidance as sales fall in line with forecasts
Fluid engineering specialist TI Fluid Systems held guidance after first-quarter revenues fell 0. 4%, in line with expectations to €847m.
Wizz Air April passenger numbers hit by engine recall, early Easter
Hungary-based Wizz Air reported a fall in passenger numbers in April after it was forced to ground some aircraft for engine replacement.