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Danske Bank has raised its target price for Swedbank to SEK 260 from SEK 235, maintaining a hold rating. Swedbank operates primarily in retail banking, generating 80% of its income, with significant operations in Sweden and the Baltic States, while also engaging in investment and financial services. As of the end of 2023, the group managed SEK 1,230.4 billion in deposits and SEK 1,782 billion in loans, with a network of 408 branches.
Danske Bank A/S has been fined 50 million Norwegian kroner ($4.4 million) by the Norwegian Financial Supervisory Authority for manipulating the country's sovereign bond market. The bank acknowledged its improper actions related to a bond issuance in 2023, as it seeks to move past a significant money laundering scandal.
Nordea Bank analysts predict that Sweden and Norway will conclude their easing cycles by July, with the Riksbank and Norges Bank reaching terminal rates of 2% and 4%, respectively. This outlook aligns with broader consensus, although Norway's estimates are lower than recent forecasts. Despite potential trade tariff impacts from the US, domestic demand is expected to drive economic growth in the Nordic region, supported by rising private consumption due to improved employment and disposable incomes.
Global growth is moderate, with the US benefiting from the presidential election while Europe lags. In the Nordic region, strong private consumption is expected due to favorable job prospects and falling interest rates, despite challenges in Denmark and Finland. Norway and Sweden are poised for recovery, supported by low inflation and increased purchasing power.
Norway's financial supervision authority has fined Danske Bank 50 million Norwegian crowns ($4.42 million) for market manipulation related to a government bond issuance in February 2023. The agency found that the bank artificially inflated the swap rate, profiting from a high effective yield. Danske Bank acknowledged its shortcomings in handling the bond issue and has since made organizational changes in response to the incident.
BNP Paribas has announced the early redemption of its NOK 800,000,000 Floating Rate Subordinated Notes, originally set to mature in 2030, which will take place on February 21, 2025, at a price of 100%. This move reflects the company's strategic financial management and may influence its liquidity and capital structure. Currently, BNP Paribas has a market cap of €71.13B and a year-to-date price performance of 6.41%.
E.ON SE is a prominent electricity and gas producer and distributor, with net sales comprising 61.7% from electricity sales, 25.6% from gas distribution, and 12.7% from other activities. Geographically, its sales are primarily from Germany (40%) and the UK (35.4%), with smaller contributions from Sweden, the Netherlands, and other European regions.
Global equities rose and Treasury yields fell following reports of potential universal tariffs under Trump, which he later denied. UBS anticipates increased market volatility and suggests that while tariff discussions are crucial, a positive outlook on US equities remains, with the S&P 500 projected to reach 6,600 by year-end. Investors are encouraged to view near-term volatility as an opportunity to enhance their US stock holdings.
Novartis AG (NVS) stands out among European dividend stocks as payouts in the MSCI Europe index reached a record €407 billion in 2023, with projections of €433 billion in 2024. The dividend yield is expected to rise from 3.47% to 3.67%, significantly above long-term German government bonds. While banks lead in dividend growth, the pharmaceutical sector, including Novartis, is anticipated to see double-digit increases, despite potential risks from geopolitical tensions and inflation.
Nokia has filed a patent for a device and program aimed at encrypting digital assets, as revealed by the China National Intellectual Property Administration. This development suggests the company is exploring encryption technologies, potentially enhancing its blockchain initiatives, which include a data marketplace and a 5G-connected microbrewery project. Meanwhile, Taiwan Mobile has secured a virtual asset service provider license, enabling it to establish a digital asset exchange.
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