LG Electronics (066570 KS) prelim. Q1 (KRW) oper profit 1.67tln (exp. 1.36tln), rev. 23.37tln (exp. 23.23tln)

LG Electronics reported preliminary Q1 results that significantly exceeded expectations, with operating profit of 1.67 trillion KRW against an expected 1.36 trillion, and revenue reaching 23.37 trillion KRW versus a forecasted 23.23 trillion.

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[MARKET ANALYSIS] Oil prices continued to edge higher as Trump's deadline on Iran looms

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Chinese President Xi calls for new energy system as war on Iran rocks global economy and says China needs to accelerate planning and construction of a new energy system to ensure the country’s energy security

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LG Electronics (066570 KS) prelim. Q1 (KRW) oper profit 1.67tln (exp. 1.36tln), rev. 23.37tln (exp. 23.23tln)

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[CALENDAR ADDITION] US President Trump says he will be speaking with astronauts on Artemis II live at 22:00EDT/03:00BST

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[MARKET UPDATE] Sentiment sours in Asia-Pac as oil prices extend on gains with WTI crude testing USD 115/bbl to the upside, while US index futures and spot gold are dragged lower

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