SMFG reported first-half growth in profit and ordinary income, raised its full-year profit forecast, and increased dividends and buybacks. No setback is reported, so the news points to a stronger outlook.
More profit supports the stronger full-year forecast. Larger dividends and buybacks also direct more money to shareholders. The source reports no setback that counters these gains.
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