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Volvo CEO Highlights Stable European Market Amid US Demand Challenges

Truck manufacturer Volvo is indicating weak demand in North America. The company is now forced to reduce production.

Volvo CEO Highlights Stable European Market Amid US Demand Challenges

Bilderberg Meeting 2025: Key Figures Gather in Sweden

Several Swedish and internationally known persons will participate in the Bilderberg group's secret meeting which starts at the Grand Hotel today. Among others, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party), Spotify's CEO and founder Daniel Ek and NATO chief Mark Rutte will participate.

Bilderberg Meeting 2025: Key Figures Gather in Sweden

Nordic Countries Aim for Leadership in Quantum Technology

The Nordic countries are to deepen their cooperation in quantum technology in order to "maintain a global leadership position", it is announced in connection with Nordic leaders meeting with business leaders. .

Nordic Countries Aim for Leadership in Quantum Technology

Volvo CEO Sees Tariff Impact as Manageable Despite Lowered US Forecast

The Trump administration's tariff shock hits AB Volvo's demand. The truck giant is lowering its prognosis for delivery volume in North America this year – despite increased order intake in the first quarter.

Volvo CEO Sees Tariff Impact as Manageable Despite Lowered US Forecast

Volvo CEO Calls Trump's Tariffs a Messy Challenge for Swedish Industry

On Thursday, Donald Trump's tariffs will be rolled out. Then, the Swedish automotive industry risks being severely affected.

Volvo CEO Calls Trump's Tariffs a Messy Challenge for Swedish Industry

Hefty Bonuses for Top Executives

It was a substantial salary increase for Ericsson CEO Börje Ekholm last year. Parts of the bonus almost hit the roof.

Hefty Bonuses for Top Executives

Volvo surges – dividend boost and record payout

The order intake rose unexpectedly much in the fourth quarter and the dividend is increased to a new record. On the stock exchange, it's thumbs up for truck manufacturer AB Volvo's annual report for 2024.

Volvo surges – dividend boost and record payout

Memorial Ceremony for PG Gyllenhammar

In November, the legendary Volvo CEO Pehr G Gyllenhammar passed away in Canada. On Friday, parts of his family and friends gathered for a memorial service at Oscarskyrkan in Stockholm to bid him farewell.

Memorial Ceremony for PG Gyllenhammar

Sweden may need an Elon Musk

The financier Christer Gardell does not want new tariffs, abhors bitcoin and sees Tesla as an overvalued bubble. But he is not particularly worried about Donald Trump as president, and thinks that even Sweden needs an "Elon Musk" to cut costs in the government apparatus.

Sweden may need an Elon Musk

Volvo CEO predicts stability in 2025

The truck manufacturer Volvo is reporting a worse result than expected, but the stock price is holding steady. The low-conjuncture has taken hold, but Volvo's CEO is counting on a decent 2025.

Volvo CEO predicts stability in 2025

Volvo's CEO Martin Lundstedt: "Europe must take action"

Europe has fallen behind the USA and Asia. This is one of the reasons why the sales of both electric cars and electric trucks have stalled, believes AB Volvo's CEO Martin Lundstedt.

Volvo's CEO Martin Lundstedt: "Europe must take action"

Volvo CEO on the competition: "The race is on"

Truck giant AB Volvo presents a better result than expected. The second quarter is described as yet another strong quarter.

Volvo CEO on the competition: "The race is on"

Volvo CEO on Competition: "The race is on"

The truck giant AB Volvo presents a better result than expected. The second quarter is described as yet another strong quarter.

Volvo CEO on Competition: "The race is on"