UK's Metro Bank rises after reaffirming forecast
BUZZ-UK's Metro Bank rises after reaffirming forecast ** Shares of Metro Bank MTRO.L up 7.5% at 164.2p
** MTRO reaffirms all forecast, including return on tangible equity greater than 13% in Q4 2026, greater than 15% in 2027, and greater than 18% in 2028
** Posts total assets of £16.67 billion ($22.43 billion) up 3% YoY
** As of last close, stock up about 36% YTD
($1 = 0.7433 pounds)
(Reporting by Ankita Bora in Bengaluru)