Category Archive: 3) Swiss Markets and News

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Jean-Paul Clozel, CEO Actelion

2016-07-21

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Nach einem erfolgreichen ersten Halbjahr erwartet Actelion-Chef Jean-Paul Clozel eine weitere Steigerung der Aktie. Optimistisch stimmt ihn die Markteinführung zweier wichtiger Medikamente.

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Joe Root Masterclass – Trigger Movements

2016-07-20

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Joe Root discusses his trigger movements in the latest masterclass with ‘The Analyst’ Simon Hughes.

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George Friedman: Terrorism Fuels Nationalism and Deglobalization of the World

2016-07-20

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George Friedman writes the free weekly column “This Week in Geopolitics” for Mauldin Economics. Subscribe here: http://goo.gl/fz8LE2. Each week you’ll receive an in-depth view of the forces driving events and investors in the next year, decade, or even a century from now.

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Givaudan profit beats estimates on U.S. fragrance demand

2016-07-19

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2016-07-19

Givaudan SA, the world’s largest flavors and fragrance company, reported first-half profit that beat analyst estimates on increased demand for perfumes. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization rose 13 percent to 638 million francs ($649 million), the Vernier, Switzerland-based company said in a statement on Monday. Analysts had predicted 576 million francs. Sales gained 6.2 percent on a like-for-like basis to 2.33 billion...

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Novartis says profit may drop

2016-07-19

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2016-07-19

Novartis AG said profit may fall this year as the Swiss drugmaker increases spending on the heart medicine Entresto and faces declining sales of its best-selling cancer treatment Gleevec. Core operating income will either be about the same as 2015 or decline by a percentage in the low single digits at constant exchange rates, Novartis said Tuesday in a statement. Sales will show little change.

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Investec Derby 2016

2016-07-19

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See highlights from the 2016 Investec Derby Festival at Epsom Downs Racecourse.

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Swiss participation in EU science projects at risk

2016-07-19

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Swiss scientists are worried the Brexit vote will impact their access to the EU research programme Horizon 2020. (SRF/swissinfo.ch) — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role is to report on Switzerland and to provide a Swiss perspective on international events. For more articles, interviews and videos visit swissinfo.ch …

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The dying art of professional mourning

2016-07-19

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In parts of India, trained mourners are called in at funerals to create an atmosphere of grief and bereavement. One such mourner was invited to Switzerland as part of an artistic performance. (Anand Chandrasekhar & Michele Andina, swissinfo.ch) — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role is to report …

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125 years of popular initiatives

2016-07-18

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Looking back at how popular initiatives shaped Switzerland. (SRF/swissinfo.ch) — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role is to report on Switzerland and to provide a Swiss perspective on international events. For more articles, interviews and videos visit swissinfo.ch or subscribe to our YouTube channel: Website: http://www.swissinfo.ch Channel: http://www.youtube.com/swissinfovideos...

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What is end-to-end encryption?

2016-07-18

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Andy Yen reckons email privacy can be safeguarded using end-to-end encryption. He’s developed a secure application called ProtonMail, hosted in Switzerland, and he explains how encryption works. (Carlo Pisani, swissinfo.ch) — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role is to report on Switzerland and to provide a Swiss perspective …

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How secure are your emails?

2016-07-18

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Andy Yen believes he’s come up with a foolproof way of keeping your emails safe from the prying eyes of governments and hackers with his secure application, ProtonMail, hosted entirely in Switzerland. (Carlo Pisani, swissinfo.ch) — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role is to report on Switzerland and …

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Investec Property | Cosmo Business Park

2016-07-18

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Conveniently served by major road networks, Cosmo Business Park is a secure and competitively priced precinct situated within one of the fastest growing development corridors in Johannesburg.

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Joe Root masterclass on facing left-arm over bowlers

2016-07-18

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Joe Root discusses how he faces left-arm over bowlers with Simon Hughes.

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George Friedman: Coup In Turkey

2016-07-16

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George Friedman writes the free weekly column “This Week in Geopolitics” for Mauldin Economics. Subscribe here: http://goo.gl/fz8LE2. Each week you’ll receive an in-depth view of the forces driving events and investors in the next year, decade, or even a century from now.

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Swatch profit plunges as demand falls across europe, asia

2016-07-15

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2016-07-15

Swatch Group AG said first-half profit fell by more than half — the most in at least 15 years — as demand for its watches in Hong Kong, France and Switzerland collapsed.

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Swiss stocks higher on stimulus bet

2016-07-15

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2016-07-15

The Swiss Market Index (SMI) is set to finish this week higher tracking equity market gains around the world as investors begin to anticipate a new wave of economic stimulus from central banks.

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Structured products vs. absolute return products in volatile markets

2016-07-15

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Investec Structured Products: Watch this live debate on the role of structured products and absolute return funds in volatile markets. Disclaimer: This material has been produced for financial advisers only. It is not to be issued to retail clients. This material is issued by Investec Bank plc ( Investec”), and is provided for information purposes …

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Basel improvises to deal with street prostitution

2016-07-15

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Basel police want prostitutes to respect the law when it comes to looking for business in the city. To do this, they’ve come up with an unusual solution. (SRF/swissinfo.ch) After complaints from people living in Basel’s red light district, the authorities marked out areas where prostitutes are allowed to stand with special green pictograms. The …

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Sending rejected asylum seekers home

2016-07-15

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When a request for asylum is rejected, the applicant is supposed to leave the country straight away. Not everybody does, and there are vast differences in how the cantons deal with this. (SRF/swissinfo.ch) In Renens in canton Vaud, around 100 rejected asylum seekers have been camping for months. When it comes to deporting rejected asylum …

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Justin Mavhunga: An Out of the Ordinary Teacher

2016-07-15

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Sunday’s aren’t always for rest. These learners don’t keep school hours, because turning an F-grade into an A, takes ambition, focus and time. Be inspired by more Out of the Ordinary stories here: https://www.liveoutoftheordinary.co.za/home

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