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Swiss Market Index recovers early losses supported by Roche and Novartis

The Swiss Market Index recovered early losses during the trading session, bolstered by gains in heavyweights Roche and Novartis.

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Priya Anand · Equities & Earnings Desk · 18 Aug 2026 · 1 min read
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Swiss Market Index recovers early losses supported by Roche and Novartis

The Swiss Market Index (SMI) recovered from initial losses shortly after the opening bell, finding support primarily from heavyweight pharmaceutical stocks Roche and Novartis.

Broader market movements saw mixed performances across various Swiss equities, with several smaller and mid-cap companies reacting to new analyst ratings and price targets. Trading conditions remained relatively range-bound as the benchmark index navigated the session without major macroeconomic catalysts.

This article was produced with AI assistance and edited by a Finance Review Daily journalist.
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Priya covers listed equities and corporate earnings, reading quarterly results and guidance for what they signal about sector health and forward valuations.

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