In Brazil’s bustling economic landscape, Itaú Unibanco stands tall, marking a stellar start to 2024. As the country’s and LatAm’s largest bank, Itaú posted a net profit of R$ 9.77 billion ($1.92 billion) for the first quarter. This amount signifies a robust 15.8% increase year-over-year and a 3.9% rise from the previous quarter. This financial […]
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