HSBC reaffirms key targets


FILE PHOTO: CEO John Flint of HSBC attends the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, January 24, 2019. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann/File Photo

 HONG KONG: HSBC Holdings Plc sounded an upbeat note after its fourth quarter earnings fell short of estimates, telling investors that it has a grip on costs and still aims to meet key financial targets.

Chief executive officer John Flint (pic) sought to allay concerns after profit and revenue trailed analysts’ expectations in a quarter marred by stock-market turmoil.

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