EDINBURGH, Britain (AP) _ NatWest Group plc (NWG) on Thursday reported first-quarter earnings of $854.8 million.

The Edinburgh, Britain-based bank said it had earnings of 14 cents per share.

The bank posted revenue of $4.24 billion in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $3.67 billion, beating Street forecasts.

NatWest shares have increased 19% since the beginning of the year. The stock has increased 90% in the last 12 months.

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