The Italian bank lifted earnings and shareholder-distributions guidance after reporting better-than-expected profit, looking to turn the page on its aborted takeover bid for its smaller peer.

The latest Market Talks covering Financial Services. Exclusively on Dow Jones Newswires at 4:20 ET, 12:20 ET and 16:50 ET. 0758 GMT – There is much to like in UniCredit’s standalone strategy despite ...