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Swiss stocks fall 1.1% as heavyweights weigh; Partners Group leads gains
Defensive Swiss equities lagged as the SMI slipped 1.1% to 14,384 amid profit-taking ahead of Jackson Hole. Partners Group surged 2.2% while Nestlé, Novartis and Roche declined.
Volkswagen faces internal backlash amid sweeping cuts, Tesla recalls 3 mln cars in China
VW's transformation plan sparks employee criticism; Tesla faces record recall over door-handle safety issues. Plus: Shein's HK IPO targets $1.5 bln, Porsche sells MHP for €320 mln.
UK proposes Bank of England mandate to support stablecoin innovation
HM Treasury plans to add a secondary objective for the BoE to foster digital payment innovation, including stablecoins, while maintaining financial stability as its primary goal. The proposal will be debated in Parliament next month.
Helvetia launches mid-tier auto insurance covering total loss after collisions
New 'Totalschadenkasko' policy offers partial coverage plus total-loss protection after self-inflicted crashes at roughly one-third the cost of full collision insurance, Helvetia says. Demand strongest among owners of 10-year-old vehicles priced around 44,000 francs when new.
Nvidia lifts premarket U.S. stocks; Swiss Market Index falls on heavyweights
Nvidia shares rose 5.9% in premarket trading after earnings, lifting Nasdaq futures 1% and S&P 500 futures 0.44%. Swiss Market Index fell 0.9% as Nestlé, Novartis and Roche weighed on the benchmark.
Schwyzer Kantonalbank posts 25% rise in H1 profit on strong interest income
Swiss regional lender SZKB reports CHF 47.0 million net profit for first half of 2026, up 25% year-on-year, as net interest income surges 21.9% and business success climbs 22.6%.
Kühne’s $42 bln fortune to pass to Swiss foundation after death
The estate of the late logistics magnate Klaus-Michael Kühne will be managed by a Swiss foundation, with Kühne + Nagel as its core holding. Succession questions arise amid sector consolidation.
Ohmyhome to execute 1-for-50 reverse stock split on Aug. 31
Singapore-based digital marketing firm Ohmyhome will consolidate every 50 shares into one effective Aug. 31, reducing outstanding shares from 96.4 million to roughly 1.9 million. Trading resumes Monday under a new CUSIP.
Swiss SMI dips 1% as Nestlé, Novartis, Roche weigh; Gurit surges 10%
Heavyweights drag Switzerland’s blue-chip index lower while Gurit jumps on strong earnings. Investors eye Jackson Hole for Fed clues amid elevated inflation and geopolitical risks.
Accelleron H1 2026 revenue rises 21%, lifts full-year outlook
Swiss turbocharger maker Accelleron Industries reported a 21% year-over-year revenue increase in H1 2026, with net income up 32% and an upgraded organic growth forecast. Shares rose 3.3% to $80.45.
Swiss SMI falls 0.8% as Nestlé, Novartis, Roche weigh; Gurit jumps 10%
Defensive heavyweights drag Switzerland's blue-chip index lower while chip-linked stocks rise on Nvidia earnings. Brent and WTI oil prices drop over 6% in a week amid Hormuz Strait talks.
SNB insists on stricter capital rules for UBS despite parliamentary pushback
Swiss National Bank vice chair rejects compromise proposal to ease CET1 capital requirements for UBS, citing financial stability risks. Parliamentary committee expected to rule next week.
UBS study: Mid-sized Swiss cities more attractive for families than Zurich, Geneva
Lower living costs and strong infrastructure in smaller urban centers outweigh benefits of major cities, UBS research finds. Study examines 10 Swiss regions with a two-child family model.
Kantonalbank expansion must be strategic, not just for growth: expert
Reto Jauch warns Swiss regional banks against expansion for its own sake, citing governance and strategic discipline as critical to success amid rising competition and technological change.
EVN posts 21% rise in Q1-Q3 net profit on strong networks performance
Austrian utility EVN AG reported a 21% year-over-year increase in group net profit to €525.1 million for the first nine months of fiscal 2025/26, driven by gains in its networks segment despite declines in generation.
Germany's Q2 GDP grows 0.3% as exports drive rebound
Germany's economy expanded 0.3% quarter-on-quarter in Q2, beating expectations, while exports surged 2.6% and manufacturing added 0.9% to growth. Annual revision adds 0.8 percentage point to 2011-2021 GDP data.
StorageVault closes C$81.6 million storage asset acquisitions
Three properties acquired via joint venture with Woodbourne and one solely owned, expanding portfolio to 275 units across Canada. StorageVault to manage 32 third-party units.
Urner Kantonalbank posts 13.3% profit drop on Kamuno writedown
Swiss regional lender’s first-half profit fell to 8.9 million francs as a 13.3 million-franc Kamuno impairment offset growth in core lending and fee income.
European stocks edge lower as AI demand optimism fades
European equities slipped after Nvidia's strong results as investors reassessed AI hardware demand and macro headwinds weighed on broader markets. German consumer sentiment improved slightly ahead of September.
Swiss stocks rise pre-market; Accelleron surges on Nvidia-linked demand
SMI futures up 0.08% as Accelleron leads gains after strong half-year results. Brent and WTI oil drop over 1% on Hormuz Strait opening talks. Nvidia’s AI-driven rally boosts semiconductor suppliers.
Nvidia lifts global stocks after forecasting 70% revenue jump
AI chip giant Nvidia surged in after-hours trade after forecasting a 70% revenue increase and agreeing to a $12.9 billion acquisition. Asian and European futures rose as Brent crude fell ahead of Middle East talks.
Global economic calendar: Key events for Aug 27, 2026
Earnings season continues with German, French and U.S. companies reporting quarterly figures while central bank data and labor indicators take center stage in Europe and the U.S.
Perion to buy in-store retail media firm PRN for up to $12 million
Deal adds 4,500+ store networks and $3 million in projected 2027 EBITDA. Perion says acquisition is accretive from closing with no disruption to retailer ties.
Citi warns on European bank stock upside as sector rallies stall
Analysts at Citi downgrade outlook for European lenders despite strong 2026 gains, citing stretched valuations and ECB rate hike risks. HSBC, Santander and BNP Paribas among top performers.