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Rolls-Royce Positive on 2012 Performance

Rolls-Royce Upbeat on 2012 Performance; S&P Sees Stable Outlook

Last month, S&P's Ratings Services raised its long-term and short-term corporate credit ratings of Rolls-Royce Plc to 'A/A-1' from 'A-/A-2' and said the group's outlook is stable. The rating was upgraded after the strong operating, financial performance and stable cash flow generation by British aerospace group.
UBS

UBS Turns a Corner: Future Looks Bright for Swiss Bank

Brighter times lay ahead for the Swiss bank as it continues to shrug off investment banking risk management woes and reclaim investor confidence in the most successful parts of its business, after shares soar on stellar wealth management results for the second quarter in a row.
Standard Chartered Misses Previous 10% Growth Target

Standard Chartered Misses Previous 10 Pct Growth Target, Shares Slide

Standard Chartered said its first-quarter revenue rose less than its previous 10 percent target, as the strength of the US dollar against Asian currencies impacted income growth. The bank in February forecasted 'double-digit' growth in revenue and in earnings per share for this year.