Standard Chartered backed its full-year guidance on Thursday and posted a jump in first-quarter profit as it continued to benefit from higher interest rates.
Shares in Hugo Boss tanked on Thursday despite first-quarter results beating forecasts, as the German fashion group reported falling sales in the key market of China.
Revolution Bars confirmed on Thursday that it has held "an exploratory meeting" with Piano Works owner Nightcap about a range of possible transactions, including a potential takeover.
Oil and gas giant Shell on Thursday reported much better-than-expected first-quarter earnings on the back of higher margins from crude and oil products trading and also unveiled a new $3.5bn share buyback.