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ING’s third quarter profit beats estimates

Bloomberg ING Group NV put a run of bad news behind it, with a third quarter profit that beat estimates and progress towards its cost targets. The shares jumped the most in 18 months. While net income plunged because of a 775 million-euro ($879 million) settlement for failing to monitor and prevent money laundering, the hit was less severe than ...

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Credit Suisse turnaround runs out of steam with markets loss

Bloomberg Credit Suisse Group AG’s turnaround is running out of steam just as the bank enters the final stretch of its overhaul. Revenue and net income missed estimates in the third quarter, and the Global Markets business — one of the most difficult challenges of Chief Executive Officer Tidjane Thiam’s three-year tenure — posted an unexpected loss. The bank is ...

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Alitalia attracts EasyJet, Delta bids in new attempt at sale

Bloomberg Italy’s Alitalia SpA attracted bids from European discounter EasyJet Plc and US giant Delta Air Lines Inc., as the government renews attempts to sell the bankrupt flag-carrier. UK-based EasyJet said in a statement that it submitted a revised expression of interest in Alitalia, while Delta also presented a proposal. Italian state railway company Ferrovie dello Stato said it also ...

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