Standard Chartered Q2 Profit Rises, Lifts FY26 View, Plans $1 Bln Share Buyback; Stock Gains

(RTTNews) - British lending major Standard Chartered PLC (SCBFF.PK, STAC.L, STAN.L, 2888.HK) reported Wednesday higher profit in its second quarter, benefited mainly by increased net interest income. Further, the firm upgraded fiscal 2026 income guidance. https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/standard-chartered-q2-profit-rises-lifts-fy26-view-plans-1-bln-share-buyback-stock-gains