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HSBC shares drop despite profit rise and $1b buyback

  • HSBC reported a 32% rise in third-quarter pre-tax profit to $9.6 billion.
  • Shares of HSBC dropped 5% despite the profit increase and a new share buyback of up to $1 billion.
  • HSBC's third-quarter profit narrowly missed analyst estimates of $9.7 billion.
  • The bank's wealth management business saw flat revenue, contributing to the share price decline.
  • HSBC remains optimistic about the rest of the year despite the recent share price drop.
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