HSBC tops FTSE gainers on better earnings and new $3 billion buyback
First-half revenue flatProfit 16% above forecasts2025 return target raisedGlobal banking giant HSBC (HSBA) pleased investors with its first-half trading update and another bumper buyback as it said goodbye to chief executive Noel Quinn who is passing the baton on to Georges Elhedery.HSBC shares were marked up 24p of 3.5% to 701p making them the biggest gainer in the FTSE 100. PROFIT BEAT AN