What is the expected rise in European corporate profits for Q1?

European companies are expected to report a rise of 2.3% in first-quarter earnings, according to LSEG I/B/E/S data.

How does the current earnings forecast compare to previous estimates?

The latest forecast of a 2.3% increase is up from the 1.9% increase that analysts had expected a week ago.

Who reported on the European corporate earnings outlook?

The article is reported by Javi West Larrañaga and Marleen Kaesebier, with editing by David Goodman.

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European first-quarter corporate profits seen rising 2.3%, up from last week's estimate

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