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Lloyds Banking Group reported a significant increase in first-quarter profits driven by higher total income and improved net interest margins. The lender reiterated its full-year 2026 outlook, projecting underlying net interest income to exceed £14.9 billion.

• Pre-tax profit climbed 33% to £2.03 billion
• Profit after tax increased 37% to £1.56 billion

UBS Group AG CEO Sergio Ermotti cautioned that investors may be underestimating the complexities of the ongoing Iran conflict. He suggested that market expectations for a standard resolution could be misplaced.

• Sergio Ermotti warns markets are over-optimistic about Iran
• Market expects a 'classical' resolution to the conflict

Woodside Energy Group Ltd saw a slight decline in revenue and production for the first quarter of 2026. However, the company successfully increased its total sales volumes during the period.

• Revenue decreased 2% year-over-year to $3.261 billion
• Production fell 8% to 45.2 MMboe

Over 1,000 Uber drivers in Victoria have ratified a landmark agreement with UFCW 1518. The contract establishes the first unionized framework for gig workers in Canada, introducing structured pay and benefits.

• First union contract for Canadian app-based drivers
• Covers 1,000+ drivers in Victoria, BC

UBS Group AG intends to finalize its planned $3 billion share repurchase program by the end of July. CEO Sergio Ermotti confirmed the timeline during a recent interview.

• Completion target set for the end of July
• Total buyback amount confirmed at $3 billion

GSK reported a rise in first-quarter pretax profits and core earnings, supported by steady sales growth. The company has maintained its full-year guidance for turnover and operating profit.

• Pretax profit increased to £2.14 billion
• Core EPS grew 9% at constant exchange rates to 46.5 pence

BYD is aggressively expanding its international footprint to offset Chinese market saturation, while Rivian bets on affordability and autonomous driving. Both firms are navigating a crowded landscape marked by regulatory shifts and infrastructure hurdles.

• BYD aims for 50% international sales by 2030 to reduce reliance on China
• Rivian's R2 model launch in Q2 targets the affordable mass-market segment

Silicon Motion Technology Corp. saw a dramatic increase in revenue and net income for the first quarter. The company provided strong guidance for the second quarter, expecting revenue to nearly double.

• Q1 Revenue: $342.11 million
• Q1 Net Income: $66.79 million ($1.97 per ADS)

TotalEnergies SE posted a significant increase in first-quarter profits driven by higher energy prices and robust trading activities. The company also announced an increase in its interim dividend and continued share buybacks.

• Net income climbed 51% to $5.81 billion
• Adjusted EPS rose to $2.45 from $1.83

Danish logistics leader DSV A/S reported a significant jump in first-quarter revenue and net income. The company has reiterated its full-year EBIT outlook despite geopolitical headwinds.

• Q1 Revenue rose to DKK 70.42 billion
• EBIT grew to DKK 4.86 billion

The maker of Panadol and Advil reported a 2.2% increase in first-quarter sales, missing expectations. The result was driven by lower-than-expected demand for seasonal cold and flu medications.

• Sales growth of 2.2% missed the 2.4% forecast
• Weak demand for OTC cold and flu medicines cited as primary cause

The United Arab Emirates will officially depart from OPEC on May 1 to pursue an aggressive capacity target of 5 million barrels per day. The move coincides with a pivotal Federal Reserve policy meeting and a potential change in leadership.

• UAE exit effective May 1 to hit 5m bpd target by 2027
• Analysts warn of potential OPEC irrelevance if more members exit