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Half of children who died in car accidents would have survived with the right protection
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Half of children who died in car accidents would have survived with the right protection

They were not wearing seat belts or were in the wrong child car seats. Almost half of the youngest children could have survived fatal car accidents if they had been properly protected
The dividend party makes Swedish stocks hot in 2026
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The dividend party makes Swedish stocks hot in 2026

The Stockholm Stock Exchange is toasting 2026 with optimism - and increased dividends. The companies on the large-cap OMXS30 index alone plan to distribute SEK 250 billion this year
Market gravity - global wave of AI anxiety
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Market gravity - global wave of AI anxiety

The OMXS index on the Stockholm Stock Exchange ended the last trading day of the week down 0. 1 percent
Record number of people on the stock market - 80-year-olds are getting in
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Record number of people on the stock market - 80-year-olds are getting in

Millennials are the largest group on the stock market, and Generation Z is leaving the market. At the same time, more 80-year-olds are starting to save in stocks, Euroclear's Shareholder Report shows
Cash register is ringing for Fredrik Lundberg as Industrivärden proposes SEK 8.75 dividend
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Cash register is ringing for Fredrik Lundberg as Industrivärden proposes SEK 8.75 dividend

Financier Fredrik Lundberg's coffers will swell significantly this spring. The investment company Industrivärden is proposing a dividend of SEK 8
AB Volvo flags a brighter truck market
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AB Volvo flags a brighter truck market

Truckmaker AB Volvo is seeing bright spots in several major regions. Fourth-quarter profit was higher than expected
Stockholm stock exchange falls ahead of heavy US figures
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Stockholm stock exchange falls ahead of heavy US figures

After a positive start, the Stockholm stock exchange reversed course and the broad OMXS index closed down 0. 4 percent
New billion-dollar dividends expected from stock market giants
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New billion-dollar dividends expected from stock market giants

Expect increased dividends in this year's flood of financial statements from listed companies over the coming weeks. We expect SEK 327 billion from the companies we monitor
Weak rise on the stock market – mining companies at the top
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Weak rise on the stock market – mining companies at the top

The Stockholm Stock Exchange began Monday's trading with rising prices, but the rise in the broad OMXS index was moderate and stopped at 0. 2 percent
Volvo tops positive stock market
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Volvo tops positive stock market

The Stockholm Stock Exchange ended the trading week slightly higher, led by truck manufacturer Volvo. The broad OMXS index rose 0
The Stockholm Stock Exchange rose – Volvo gained momentum
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The Stockholm Stock Exchange rose – Volvo gained momentum

The Stockholm Stock Exchange rose on Tuesday, with the broad OMXS index closing up 1. 1 percent
Volvo invests in new factory in Eskilstuna
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Volvo invests in new factory in Eskilstuna

Volvo CE is to build a brand new excavator factory in Eskilstuna. The 30,000 square meter facility is scheduled to be completed in 2028 and the goal is a production capacity of 3,500 machines per year
Stock market up with Volvo at the top
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Stock market up with Volvo at the top

The Stockholm Stock Exchange turned around on Wednesday after the sharp decline the day before. The broad OMXS index rose 0
Stock Market Rises with Saab Leading Gains
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Stock Market Rises with Saab Leading Gains

The Stockholm stock exchange started the week's trading upwards with several industrial companies as locomotives. The broad OMXS index closed at a plus of 1
Stockholm Stock Exchange Falls as Volvo Shares Drop 7.8%
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Stockholm Stock Exchange Falls as Volvo Shares Drop 7.8%

The Stockholm stock exchange turned sour and retreated on Friday, among other things Volvo and EQT fell heavily. The OMXS index closed at minus 1
Volvo Faces Pressure in North America Amid Profit Decline
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Volvo Faces Pressure in North America Amid Profit Decline

The truck manufacturer AB Volvo's profit falls sharply and incoming orders dive. An uncertain North American market is a partial explanation
Stockholm Stock Exchange Ends Green Streak with 0.7% Decline
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Stockholm Stock Exchange Ends Green Streak with 0.7% Decline

After seven days with green figures, the Stockholm stock exchange was back in the red. The broad OMXS index fell 0
Stockholm Stock Exchange Starts Week with Gains as Nibe Leads
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Stockholm Stock Exchange Starts Week with Gains as Nibe Leads

The Stockholm stock exchange began Monday with rising prices and thus continues the trend from Friday.
Stockholm Stock Exchange Rises Despite New Trump Tariff Threats
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Stockholm Stock Exchange Rises Despite New Trump Tariff Threats

Despite new tariff threats from US President Donald Trump, the Stockholm stock exchange ended the week up. The broad OMXS index closed at a plus of 0
Volvo Expands US Production with XC60 Amid Tariff Impacts
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Volvo Expands US Production with XC60 Amid Tariff Impacts

Volvo Cars is expanding its production in the USA with the bestseller XC60, among other things as a consequence of the tariffs. Before the end of the decade, a new hybrid model will also start being manufactured at the factory
Klarna's Stock Market Debut Attracts Swedish Small Investors
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Klarna's Stock Market Debut Attracts Swedish Small Investors

Klarna 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
Volvo Car Sales Drop 9% in August with Decline in Electric Models
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Volvo Car Sales Drop 9% in August with Decline in Electric Models

Volvo Secures Large Truck Order from Averitt Express in the US
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Volvo Secures Large Truck Order from Averitt Express in the US

Volvo Challenges California's Emission Targets in US Court
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Volvo Challenges California's Emission Targets in US Court

Volvo has been caught between different environmental regulations in the USA. Now the Swedish truck giant is suing, together with other truck companies, the supervisory authorities in California
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