AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMarkets: The Swiss Market Index set a record above 15,200 points, while the franc strengthened as investors sought haven assets. Luxury: Richemont’s quarterly sales rose 13% to €5.95 billion, beating forecasts on strong jewellery demand in the US, Japan and Europe. IPO Watch: Zug-based dental startup vVardis raised about $175 million in its New York IPO, pricing shares at $18—below its planned range and valuing the company at roughly $3.3 billion. Insurance: Zurich reported a 16% rise in property-and-casualty profit, with data-centre growth lifting its specialty business; Sonova also raised its full-year outlook on market-share gains and new products. Public Finances: A parliamentary commission rejected Switzerland’s proposed CHF94 billion 2027 budget, raising the prospect of a temporary spending plan if lawmakers fail to agree. Swiss Business: Banks generated CHF74.5 billion in value added, while Swiss climate startup Recoal won a grant at Vietnam’s Net Zero Challenge for its biomass-conversion technology.
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