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Holly Williams

EXPLAINED: Plus500 hikes outlook amid stock market volatility - The Real Truth

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London’s blue chip share index has tumbled lower after US President Donald Trump confirmed sweeping import levies (Alamy/PA) -

Online trading platform Plus500 has said full-year results will be better than forecast after a boost from turbulent financial markets amid a mounting global trade war.

The London-listed group said it had made an “excellent” start to the year, with revenues up 13% at 205.8 million US dollars (£154.8 million) in the first quarter, helping underlying earnings jump by 23% to 93.8 million US dollars (£70.5 million).

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