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Catastrophe bonds (cat bonds) allow investors to take on the risk of natural disasters in exchange for higher yields, with the potential for significant returns. While they offer diversification and can hedge against market volatility, investors face event, liquidity, and counterparty risks. The Swiss Re Global Cat Bond Index has shown resilience, outperforming traditional bonds, particularly following major disasters that lead to repricing of risk.
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BLKB's subsidiary Radicant is merging with fintech Numarics to enhance its offerings for private customers and SMEs, aiming for break-even by 2027/28. The merger will expand Radicant's services in sustainable banking and investment, while broadening its investor base with venture capital firms. Radicant's CEO Anton Stadelmann will continue to lead the combined entity, which will also see a new six-member Board of Directors.
UBS has maintained a "Neutral" rating for Sartorius with a target price of 264 euros following the release of third-quarter figures. While the laboratory services provider's consolidated sales fell short of consensus estimates, its operating profit met expectations. The recovery in orders within the BPS division may positively influence the market.
UBS has maintained its "Buy" rating for Merck KGaA, setting a target price of 190 euros ahead of the Group's Capital Markets Day. Analyst Matthew Weston noted that the new targets align closely with consensus estimates, which had been previously indicated by the company.
Zur Rose Group AG, a Swiss pharmaceutical distribution company, operates through two divisions: Zur Rose, which focuses on wholesale medicine supply to healthcare providers, and DocMorris, which manages mail-order pharmacy sales. The company serves markets in Switzerland, Germany, and the Netherlands via subsidiaries including Zur Rose Suisse AG and DocMorris NV.
Just Eat Takeaway.com N.V., headquartered in Amsterdam, is a prominent global online food delivery marketplace, connecting consumers with over 699,000 restaurant partners. The company operates in various regions, including North America, Northern Europe, the UK, Southern Europe, Australia, and New Zealand, offering a diverse range of food choices and delivery services.
UBS Group AG demonstrated resilience in a challenging market, with a share price increase of 0.42% to CHF 28.24 on October 17, 2024, and a 7.54% gain over the past month. Following the integration of Credit Suisse, the company is revising its emergency plans to enhance stability and comply with regulatory requirements, maintaining a market capitalization of 104.2 billion euros.
Nestlé's new CEO, Laurent Freixe, has lowered the company's growth expectations for 2024 to around 2.0% due to weakened consumer demand and inventory reductions by retailers. The company reported total sales of 67.1 billion Swiss francs in the first nine months, with a restructuring of the Executive Board underway to adapt to the challenging market environment. Key product categories like coffee and pet food showed growth, while dairy and culinary segments faced declines.
UBS has maintained a "Buy" rating for Just Eat Takeaway.com following the release of its third-quarter figures. Analyst Jo Barnet-Lamb noted that while the company's growth remains modest, its profitability is on a positive trajectory.
UBS has downgraded its price target for DocMorris from 27 to 25 francs, maintaining a "Sell" rating. Analyst Sebastian Vogel noted that the online pharmacy's recent statements indicate a weaker growth outlook for prescription drugs in the German market in the near term.
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