Major restructuring leads Germany’s largest lender to report a 42% rise in quarterly profits

Major restructuring leads Germany’s largest lender to report a 42% rise in quarterly profits

“ Germany’s largest bank, Deutsche Bank, reported a significant increase in third-quarter profits, driven by the resolution of investor lawsuits related to its Postbank division. Net profits reached 1.46 billion euros ($1.58 billion), a 42 percent rise from the previous year. Analysts had predicted a figure of 1.32 billion euros, according to FactSet. The profits … Read more

Oil prices increase slightly, yet set to record largest weekly decline in more than a month – Reuters

Oil prices increase slightly, yet set to record largest weekly decline in more than a month – Reuters

By Florence Tan SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Oil prices edged up on Friday, supported by a surprise drop in U.S. oil inventories and simmering Middle East tensions, but prices were on track for their largest weekly decline in over a month due to concerns of reduced demand. Crude futures climbed 16 cents, or 0.2%, to $74.61 … Read more