BNP Paribas and UBS Group AG reported contrasting earnings results, with BNP Paribas experiencing a profit surge and increased shareholder payouts, while UBS missed earnings estimates and faced regulatory challenges. BNP Paribas' net income rose 15.7% to €2.32 billion, driven by strong investment banking performance, while UBS reported a net profit of $770 million but fell short of market expectations. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)