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Shares of insurers Baloise and Helvetia rose slightly amid merger rumors, with Baloise up 1.7% to CHF 182.95 and Helvetia gaining 1.1% to CHF 180.20. Analysts view the speculation as intriguing but unlikely, noting investor dissatisfaction with Baloise's management strategy. Major shareholder Cevian may push for Baloise to divest its foreign and life insurance businesses to unlock capital for shareholders.
Gold prices surged to nearly a record high, reaching $2,921 per troy ounce amid rising concerns over the new US administration's aggressive tariff policies, which have sparked fears of a potential trade war. Analysts highlight increased demand for safe havens like gold due to geopolitical risks and uncertainty in the market following the US's military support changes for Ukraine.
Billionaire Klaus-Michael Kühne has pledged 300 million euros for a new opera house in Hamburg's Hafencity, aiming to enhance the city's cultural landscape. The Kühne Foundation's donation is under negotiation with the city, which seeks a total of 350 million euros for the project. Kühne, an opera enthusiast, acknowledges he may not live to see its completion, but is committed to leaving a lasting legacy in his hometown.
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