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Publicis bets on further growth in 2022 after digital ad boost

Publicis Groupe (PUBP.PA), the world’s third-biggest advertising agency, on Thursday forecast organic sales growth of 4% to 5% this year, after its 2021 earnings exceeded their pre-pandemic levels to reach new records.

Nokia resumes dividend, share buybacks as turnaround gathers pace

Nokia (NOKIA.HE) on Thursday restarted its quarterly dividend and initiated a share buyback programme after reporting fourth-quarter comparable operating earnings above markets estimates as the Finnish telecoms equipment maker kept costs in check.

Shell ends 2021 on high note, hikes dividend, buybacks again

Shell (SHEL.L) again boosted its dividend and share repurchases on Thursday after fourth quarter profits hit their highest in eight years, fuelled by higher oil and gas prices and strong gas trading performance.

Santander lifts profits as it releases pandemic provisions

Spain’s Santander (SAN.MC) released 750 million euros ($846 million) in pandemic-related provisions in the fourth quarter, betting on an economic recovery in its main markets and helping boost net profit eight-fold compared to a year earlier.

Swedbank shares hit by interest income dip

Swedish lender Swedbank (SWEDa.ST) reported slightly worse than expected quarterly earnings on Wednesday, with a drop in interest income disappointing investors and sending its shares down more than 4%.

Publicis bets on further growth in 2022 after digital ad boost

Publicis Groupe (PUBP.PA), the world’s third-biggest advertising agency, on Thursday forecast organic sales growth of 4% to 5% this year, after its 2021 earnings exceeded their pre-pandemic levels to reach new records.

Nokia resumes dividend, share buybacks as turnaround gathers pace

Nokia (NOKIA.HE) on Thursday restarted its quarterly dividend and initiated a share buyback programme after reporting fourth-quarter comparable operating earnings above markets estimates as the Finnish telecoms equipment maker kept costs in check.

Shell ends 2021 on high note, hikes dividend, buybacks again

Shell (SHEL.L) again boosted its dividend and share repurchases on Thursday after fourth quarter profits hit their highest in eight years, fuelled by higher oil and gas prices and strong gas trading performance.

Santander lifts profits as it releases pandemic provisions

Spain’s Santander (SAN.MC) released 750 million euros ($846 million) in pandemic-related provisions in the fourth quarter, betting on an economic recovery in its main markets and helping boost net profit eight-fold compared to a year earlier.

Swedbank shares hit by interest income dip

Swedish lender Swedbank (SWEDa.ST) reported slightly worse than expected quarterly earnings on Wednesday, with a drop in interest income disappointing investors and sending its shares down more than 4%.

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