Ericsson Shares Rise 6.8% as Stockholm Market Falls for a Second Day
The decline on the Stockholm Stock Exchange continued. Ericsson went against the trend on Thursday, surging 6.8 percent after its report.
Technology
ECB raises key rate, keeps door open for more hikes
The European Central Bank (ECB) is raising its key interest rate by 0.25 percentage points, as expected, and is keeping the door open for more hikes. The ECB's economists are raising their inflation forecast for the next two years.
Business
Deutsche Bank fined for Russian payment by UK sanctions authority
Deutsche Bank's London branch is being fined for violating British sanctions rules against Russia in 2022, Reuters reports.
Business
Prosecution: RAF pensioner fired machine gun at US embassy in 1991
After decades on the run, Baader-Meinhof member Daniela Klette was arrested in Berlin. Now the "RAF pensioner" is being charged with new crimes - including a machine-gun attack on the US embassy in Bonn in 1991.
World
Raid on Deutsche Bank after suspicions of money laundering
Police and prosecutors raided Deutsche Bank's offices on Wednesday. Authorities suspect that an unknown number of employees may have been involved in money laundering.
Business
Strong price rise for Novo Nordisk as shares rise almost 7 percent after British drug authorities' positive statement on higher Wegovy doses
Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk's shares rise by almost 7 percent.
Business
Bank CEOs reinforce Wall Street's valuation concerns
The New York Stock Exchange closed sharply lower on Tuesday, as concerns about high stock valuations, especially in AI-related companies, spread after warnings from the heads of major investment banks.
Business
Stockholm Stock Exchange Ends Slightly Down at 0.1%
Stockholm Stock Exchange's upswing came to an end on Monday afternoon. Broad OMXS-index closed at minus 0.1 percent.
Business
EU Delays New Bank Capital Requirements to 2027
The introduction of increased capital requirements for banks engaged in securities trading is being postponed until the start of 2027. This is confirmed by a spokesperson for the EU Commission to the news agency Bloomberg.
Business
Few Clear Losers in Swedish Companies' Report Season So Far
Two weeks of report flood have so far not revealed any clear losers among Swedish listed companies. The order intake has actually been quite good in many cases. And as for the outlook ahead, one might have feared worse considering the trade war, says Lars Söderfjell, equity manager at Ålandsbanken.
Business
Deutsche Bank Warns Fed May Need to Act on Rising US Interest Rates
Long American market interest rates have turned sharply upwards after the Trump administration's tariff shock last week. If it holds, support purchases by the USA's central bank Federal Reserve (Fed) will be required to avoid a crisis, warns the major bank Deutsche Bank – a heavy market player.
Business
Ex-RAF Member Daniela Klette Faces Trial After 30 Years on the Run
For thirty years, she evaded the German police. Now, 66-year-old Daniela Klette, a member of the notorious Baader-Meinhof gang, is facing trial for six armed robberies and at least one attempted murder. The arrest last year took place in spectacular fashion.
WorldTop news
Experts Expect Stock Market Boost and Dividend Bonanza
The stock market is expected to shake off concerns about the economy, inflation, tariffs, and wars. Professionals are counting on a dividend party ahead of this year's first reporting season. And the stock market year is looking significantly brighter than 2024.
Business
Threats to the Global Economy in 2025
War in Ukraine and the Middle East, exacerbated trade conflicts and weak global growth prospects. The world economy – and thereby export-dependent economies like the Swedish – is facing a challenging 2025.
Business
