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Swiss stock market edges up as Oerlikon and Basilea report strong results
The Swiss stock market closed slightly higher, with the SMI rising 0.15% to 12,893.98 points, buoyed by gains in cyclical and financial stocks. Notable performers included OC Oerlikon (+8.7%) and Basilea (+8.3%), while Lonza (-2.7%) and Siegfried (-6.3%) faced declines due to conservative outlooks. Encouraging economic signals from Germany and the USA contributed to a positive market sentiment.
analysts update recommendations and price targets for major european companies
Analysts have made several notable changes to their recommendations and price targets for various companies. Adecco Group was downgraded by Deutsche Bank, while Ahold Delhaize saw its target raised by KBC Securities. Anheuser-Busch Inbev received an upgrade from ING Bank, and Ferrari's target was increased by Jefferies. Other significant adjustments include downgrades for Porsche and Fevertree Drinks, alongside upgrades for companies like Victrex and Soitec.
ubs rates roche holdings ag as neutral amid investment risks
UBS has rated Roche Holdings AG as 'Neutral'. The information provided is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell securities. Investing carries risks, including the potential loss of capital, and expert investment advice is recommended.
UBS has increased its price target for Roche from 270 to 300 francs while maintaining a "Neutral" rating. Analyst Matthew Weston based this adjustment on 2025 estimates, making minimal changes to forecasts through 2029. Roche operates in pharmaceuticals and diagnostics, developing treatments across various disease areas.
Roche reports modest sales growth and positive earnings outlook for 2025
Roche Holding AG reported a 3% increase in sales for 2024, reaching CHF 60.5 billion, slightly below expectations. The diagnostics segment declined by 1%, while the pharma division grew by 4%, driven by a 68% surge in sales of the eye medicine Vabysmo. The company anticipates mid-single-digit sales growth and high single-digit earnings growth for 2025, with a planned dividend increase.
ubs maintains neutral rating on roche ahead of annual results
UBS has maintained a 'Neutral' rating on Roche, with analyst Matthew Weston highlighting that the focus of the upcoming annual results will likely be on the company's outlook for 2025. Roche operates in two main divisions: Pharmaceuticals and Diagnostics, developing treatments across various disease areas. The last closing price was 279.30 CHF, with an average target price of 302.71 CHF, indicating a potential upside of 8.38%.
eli lilly acquires scorpion therapeutics for 2.5 billion in breast cancer push
Eli Lilly has announced a $2.5 billion acquisition of Scorpion Therapeutics’ PI3Kα pipeline, aiming to compete in the breast cancer market against Novartis and Roche. The deal includes the promising candidate STX-478, which has shown a 23% response rate in patients and is designed to selectively target mutant PI3Kα, potentially avoiding adverse effects seen with existing treatments. Lilly will also create a new company for Scorpion's non-PI3Kα assets, retaining Scorpion's staff.
Roche Holding sees 3.8 percent surge as individual investors benefit
Roche Holding AG's stock surged 3.8%, benefiting individual investors who own 56% of shares, while institutions gained 36%. The top 25 shareholders control less than half of the company, indicating a widely dispersed ownership structure. Insider ownership aligns interests with shareholders, as board members hold CHF19 billion in shares.
roche completes 1.5 billion acquisition of poseida therapeutics
Roche Holdings has finalized its tender offer to acquire Poseida Therapeutics for approximately $1.5 billion, agreeing to pay $9.00 per share for nearly 65 million shares, representing 66% of Poseida’s outstanding stock. The deal includes a potential additional payment of up to $4.00 per share. Following the acquisition, Poseida will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Roche, and its shares will be delisted from the Nasdaq Global Select Market.
semaglutides market projected to reach 36.87 billion by 2028
The semaglutides market is projected to grow from $20.54 billion in 2023 to $36.87 billion by 2028, driven by rising diabetes prevalence and increased demand for effective treatments. Key players are innovating with GLP-1 receptor analogues and oral formulations to enhance patient adherence and reduce side effects. North America leads the market, while Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region.
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