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CNBC Daily Open: Banking beats, SK Hynix sinks and surprise attack rattles oil
['Leonie Kidd']
International: Top News And Analysis
And oil will keep everyone on edge, after a resurgence in attacks between the U.S. and Iran after just two days of calm.
UBS upsideSwiss banking giant UBS has reported a pretax profit of $3.6 billion in the second quarter, flagging strong client momentum across its businesses.
The lender reported $36 billion in net new assets at its global wealth management unit, while its investment banking business reported a 31% year-on-year increase in revenue.
The bank also announced a share buyback programme worth $3 billion, which it intends to complete in the first half of 2027.
Surprise attacksCrude prices have risen sharply after Iran launched an unexpected attack on U.S. forces in the region.