UK's Metro Bank soars after reaffirming forecasts
** Shares of Metro Bank MTRO.L up 15.6% at 176.6p
** MTRO top performer across London stocks
** MTRO reaffirms all forecasts, including return on tangible equity greater than 13% in Q4 2026, greater than 15% in 2027, and greater than 18% in 2028
** Posts total assets of £16.67 billion ($22.43 billion) for Q3, up 3% YoY
** As of last close, stock up 46.27% YTD
($1 = 0.7433 pounds)