The outlook for the Swedish economy is brighter, according to Jacob Wallenberg, chairman of the Confederation of Swedish Enterprise. At the same time, the EU risks falling behind the rest of the world, including in the area of AI. We could lose our chance if we regulate too tightly. I'm worried about that, he says.
TechnologyThe Stockholm Stock Exchange started Friday trading higher, but prices fell after just an hour. The broad OMXS index closed down 0.3 percent, weighed down by declines in engineering companies and banks.
BusinessWallenberg sphere's power company Investor wants to increase the remuneration in the companies' boards more than usual. They earn too poorly in comparison with other countries, is the motivation.
BusinessThe Stockholm stock exchange traded slightly upwards on Thursday, the OMXS index closed at a plus of 0.3 percent.
BusinessThe Stockholm stock exchange continued upwards on Wednesday. The OMXS index closed at a plus of 0,7 percent. Tuesday's stock rocket Ericsson fell back as one of the few large companies.
BusinessKlarna was listed on the New York stock exchange on Wednesday. According to the online banks Avanza and Nordnet, there was a great interest among Swedish small investors for the share on the first trading day. Klarna became the most net bought share on Nordnet's entire platform yesterday, says Frida Bratt, savings economist at Nordnet.
TechnologyWhen Klarna goes to the stock exchange, an unusually small number of shares will be issued for sale. This can make trading slower and means that existing owners remain in power. It is the Klarna gang that controls and decides, says Lars Frick, chief analyst at Aktiespararna.
TechnologyOne of the really big stars of Swedish business has passed away. Percy Barnevik became 84 years old. "He played an enormously important role in Swedish business," writes the former chief economist Klas Eklund in a comment.
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