BRUSSELS (dpa-AFX) - The Switzerland stock market ended higher on Wednesday, in line with the trend seen in most of the markets across Europe, as optimism about economic recovery lifted sentiment.The
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BRUSSELS (dpa-AFX) - The Switzerland stock market ended notably lower on Thursday after spending much of the day's session in negative territory, as traders largely stayed wary of creating fresh
Swiss Market Closes Modestly Higher
BRUSSELS (dpa-AFX) - The Switzerland stock market ended modestly higher on Monday after spending the entire session in positive territory amid continued optimism about a swift global economic recovery.
Reports saying new coronavirus cases are slowing down in several parts of the world, and hopes about a U.S. economic stimulus helped keep sentiment positive.
The benchmark SMI ended up 23.36 points or 0.22% at 10,778.83, which was the day s lowest mark. The index touched a high of 10,844.11 around mid afternoon.
UBS Group shares gained about 1.7%. Richemont, Lonza Group and Givaudan ended higher by 1.2 to 1.5%.
Sika gained about 1.4%. The specialty chemicals company said it has agreed to acquire Kreps LLC, a mortar manufacturer in Russia.
Swiss Market Ends On Firm Note Again
BRUSSELS (dpa-AFX) - The Switzerland stock market ended on a bright note on Tuesday, extending gains from previous session, amid optimism about additional U.S. stimulus, greater momentum in vaccination rollout and on easing concerns about retail trading frenzy.
For the second straight day, several markets across Europe closed notably higher. The mood in Asian and the U.S. markets also was fairly bullish.
The benchmark SMI, which rose to 10,857.05 around mid morning, ended the session with a gain of 63.35 points or 0.59% at 10,803.57.
Swatch Group, Swiss Life Holding and Credit Suisse gained 2.4 to 2.9%. Alcon, LafargeHolcim, Richemont and ABB ended higher by 2 to 2.2%, while Swiss Re and UBS Group gained 1.9% and 1.8%, respectively.