Ian Pollard – HSBC Profits Up 31%

HSBC Holdings plc  HSBA saw first quarter profits rise by 31% from $4.8bn in the first quarter of 2018 to $6.2bn this year following strong growth in Asia and a 7% rise in revenue compared to the previous year. Cuts in costs  also helped with operating expenses down by 12% during the first quarter, whilst […]

Ian Pollard – HSBC Believes It Is Enhancing Its Reputation

HSBC Holdings HSBA saw growth in operating expenses easily outstrip the banks increase in revenue. Todays interim results reveal reveal that during the first half, revenue rose by 4% whilst operating expenses grew by 7%., or 8% on an adjusted basis. Adjusted profit before tax fell by 2%. The Group Chairman descended from on high […]

Ian Pollard – HSBC More Secure Than in 2011, Surprise Surprise !!

HSBC Holdings HSBA claims that 2017 produced good results which demonstrate the strength and potential of HSBC and, believe it or not, it is simpler, stronger and more secure than it was in 2011.If that is the best it can find to say about itself that is not a rosy picture. Adjusted profit before tax […]

HSBC – Positive Jaws And An Urivalled Footprint ! – A fish with feet !!

HSBC Holdings HSBA announces that a further share buy back programme of up to 2bn pounds will start shortly and will be completed in the second half of 2017. The interim dividend remain unchanged after a rise of 12% in adjusted half year profit before tax, following a 3% rise in revenue. Global banking performed […]

Zak Mir & Brand CEO Alan Green discuss latest macro headlines on TipTV

Zak Mir, Technical Analyst for Zak’s Traders Cafe, was alongside Alan Green, CEO of Brand Communications, when he opened the Tip TV Finance Show to discuss the latest macroeconomic headlines including focus on the BoJ after their recent meeting, as well as the performance of LGEN and SBRY after the release of results and the […]

Daily Actions – UK Main & AIM market 11032016

Daily Actions is a daily summary analysis of changes in short term actions from our Daily Recs – AIM and Daily Recs Main markets reports. This report is typically distributed before the open of trading in London AIM Market ST Rec. changed From To Basic Resources     Uranium Resources Buy Neutral Financial Services   […]

HSBC Worried About China

HSBC (HSBA) has found slowing growth in China is creating a bumpier financial environment and becoming an increasing cause for concern. Reported profit before tax for 2015 rose by 1% (far, far less than Chinas reported growth ) and operating costs rose by a sturdy 5%. At least it had a year free of new […]