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Swiss SMI gains 0.5% as Geberit, Roche lead; Alcon, insurers lag
Defensive heavyweights and strong earnings from Geberit drove the Swiss benchmark higher, while Alcon and insurance stocks declined. Second-tier movers included Implenia, Skan and LLB on results.
GLP-1-Wellnesspräparate treiben den Wachstum des Biotech-und Lebensmittelsektors an
Therapien auf Basis von Semaglutid treiben die Innovationen im Bereich der pharmazeutischen Produkte und der Ernährung voran, da Unternehmen den 100 Milliarden Dollar schweren Markt für die Behandlung von Übergewicht ansprechen.
HSBC upgrades South Korea to overweight on easing deleveraging risks
HSBC shifts Korean equities to overweight as margin debt falls $21 billion and leveraged ETF assets shrink. Analyst cites strong earnings outlook through 2027, including a potential 7% dividend yield at Samsung Electronics.
Volkswagen seeks India partner deal by year-end, Skoda CEO says
German automaker targets local joint venture to expand in India’s fast-growing car market amid regulatory challenges and emissions rules. Skoda CEO cites need for deeper local roots.
Nordic Mining shares slide 6.3% as liquidity crunch hits Engebø ramp-up
The Oslo-listed miner’s stock extended losses after second-quarter results showed a NOK 154.3 million operating loss and no revenue amid production delays at its flagship Engebø project.
Swiss financial planner flags 'fourth pillar' of retirement savings
A Zurich-based financial planner estimates a 40-year-old needs an extra CHF 570,000 to maintain a CHF 100,000 annual retirement income. ETF savings plans and Pillar 3a tax-advantaged accounts cited as key tools.
UK to auction £4bn of 2033 gilts in August 2026
The UK Debt Management Office plans to sell £4 billion of 4.125% Treasury gilts maturing in March 2033, with bidding open via the Bloomberg system next month.
KKR bietet 9 Milliarden Dollar für UGI im US-Energieaufschwung
Der Private-Equity-Riese KKR bietet 42,50 Dollar pro Aktie für UGI Corp an, ein 21-Prozent-Plus, während die Nachfrage nach zuverlässiger Energieinfrastruktur steigt. Der Deal würde einen großen US-Unternehmen für Strom- und Gaslieferungen schaffen.
Radiant World cuts jobs after bank account freezes amid fraud allegations
Singapore-based iron ore trader Radiant World has laid off staff and sold inventories after Deutsche Bank and KBC Group froze accounts, citing concerns over falsified documents.
Finland’s OMX Helsinki 25 falls 1.61% as Nokia, Metso weigh on market
Telecoms, industrials and technology led declines on the Helsinki exchange. Nokia dropped 7.29% while Metso fell 4.71% as broader benchmark slid.
Halyk Bank verzeichnet im ersten Halbjahr 2026 15% Rückgang beim Gewinn – Margen unter Druck
Kasachische Bank meldet Nettogewinn von 447,6 Mrd. Tenge; höhere Kreditkosten und regulatorische Belastungen belasten die Ertragslage. Digitalisierung schreitet trotz Margendruck voran.
Swiss stocks edge up as Roche, Novartis lead; ABB, Amrize weigh
The SMI rose 0.13% to 14,321 points, with healthcare heavyweights Roche and Novartis offsetting losses in ABB and Amrize. Global bond yields surged to multi-year highs, unsettling investors.
European gas prices hit highest since March as geopolitical risks rise
TTF front-month contract surges to €64.60/MWh amid escalating tensions in the Persian Gulf and declining European storage levels. Storage fills lag 12.63 percentage points below last year's levels.
US stocks mixed pre-market; Moderna surges 72% on Merck trial data
SMI edges higher as Moderna jumps on positive melanoma trial results with Merck’s Keytruda. Geberit, Implenia lead Swiss gains; DocMorris, Straumann lag. Brent crude hits $92 amid Iran conflict.
UGI-Aktien springen um 14 % nach KKR-Bericht
Der Private-Equity-Riese KKR soll UGI Corporation für 9 Milliarden Dollar zu 42,50 Dollar pro Aktie übernehmen, was den Aktienkurs der Versorgungsunternehmen um etwa 20 % über den Vor-Veröffentlichungs-Level angehoben hat.
Genfer Privatbank Hinduja wechselt zu ARYA, ernennt neuen CEO
Das traditionsreiche Schweizer Private-Banking-Haus Hinduja Banque Privée wird als ARYA Banque Privée neu positioniert, mit modernisierter Führung und einer produktorientierten Strategie. Pascal Botteron übernimmt die CEO-Rolle.
Raiffeisen ex-CEO Vincenz awaits appeal verdict in Zurich
Former Raiffeisen and Aduno executives face reduced sentences after appeal hearing highlights disputes over hidden stakes, loan payments and alleged financial harm.
US stocks rise as Moderna surges 150% on cancer vaccine data
Moderna’s mRNA cancer vaccine trial results drive a 150% jump in its shares, lifting the S&P 500 and Swiss pharma stocks. US net interest payments hit a record 3.3% of GDP.
Nasdaq slips as Moderna surges; US net interest payments hit record high
Moderna’s 72% rally fuels gains in biotech and Swiss pharma shares, while U.S. net interest costs rise to 3.3% of GDP—the highest on record. SMI edges higher as defensive stocks offset semiconductor weakness.
Basilea Pharmaceutica posts 32% profit surge in H1 2026, raises guidance
Swiss drugmaker reports CHF 27.9 million net profit for the first half, driven by strong Cresemba sales and non-dilutive funding. Full-year outlook upgraded on revenue and profit growth.
US stocks rise as Moderna surges; US net interest costs hit record high
Moderna’s 118% rally lifts biotech and Swiss pharma; Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 advance. US net interest payments climb to 3.3% of GDP, highest on record.
Basilea raises 2026 revenue, profit forecasts after strong H1 results
Swiss drugmaker posts CHF 119 million in H1 revenue, a 14% rise, and doubles full-year profit guidance as Cresemba and Zevtera sales accelerate.
Wagyu.xyz crosses $700M in volume, opens public API for developers
Cross-chain swap platform Wagyu.xyz reaches $700M in cumulative trading volume seven months after launch and introduces a public API for third-party integrations. Median settlement time for Monero swaps stands at 5.5 minutes.
JDC posts record H1 2026 profit, eyes AVD launch in 2027
First-half revenue rose 18.7% to €143.5 million as AI-driven efficiency gains offset weak contract transfers. Altersvorsorgedepot platform to target 50 million eligible Germans from January.