Nomura: Fiscal Q1 Earnings Snapshot
The Tokyo-based company said it had earnings of 24 cents per share.
The financial services company posted revenue of $8.01 billion in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $8.01 billion, topping Street forecasts.
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