Canadian Natural Misses FirstQuarter Profit Estimates

May 4 Reuters Canadian Natural Resources Ltd narrowly missed analysts39; estimates for firstquarter profit on Thursday, as lower energy prices more than offset a rise in production for the country39;s largest oil and gas producer. Crude oil prices eased 20 yearoveryear during the January to March period, from multiyear highs in the same period last year […]
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UKs Lloyds Beats Profit Forecasts, Signals Stresses Ahead

LONDON, May 3 Reuters Interest rate rises helped British bank Lloyds beat first quarter profit forecasts on Wednesday, but early signs of stress among some borrowers pointed to tougher times ahead. Britain39;s biggest mortgage lender39;s results highlighted how the same increases in rates that have lifted its profit margins are also piling pressure on its weakest […]
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