HSBC beats expectations in third-quarter earnings; announces additional $3 billion share buyback

HSBC Holdings Plc building at Canada Square in Canary Wharf financial district on 15th August 2023 in London, United Kingdom.Boosted by strong revenue growth, Europe's largest lender HSBC on Tuesday reported third-quarter earnings that beat analysts' expectations as it embarks on a major restructuring that will see it splitting into four divisions.Here are HSBC's results compared with LSEG SmartEstimate, which is weighted toward forecasts from analysts who are more consistently accurate:Pre-tax profit: $8.5 ...