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SWX:NOVN 26 September 2025 - 7 February 2026

Novartis stock heads into Monday with Kisqali Canada nod and $23 billion U.S. R&D build-out in focus

Novartis stock heads into Monday with Kisqali Canada nod and $23 billion U.S. R&D build-out in focus

Novartis shares closed up 0.6% in Zurich at 119.96 francs Friday, with U.S. ADRs gaining 1.5%. The company broke ground on a new San Diego research center and reported a positive draft reimbursement recommendation for Kisqali in Canada. Investors are watching for the March 6 annual meeting and March 10 ex-dividend date tied to a proposed 3.70-franc payout.
7 February 2026
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Novartis stock price: NOVN ends higher on FDA Breakthrough tag for Sjögren’s drug ianalumab — what to watch next week

Novartis stock price: NOVN ends higher on FDA Breakthrough tag for Sjögren’s drug ianalumab — what to watch next week

Novartis shares closed up nearly 1% at 115.60 francs in Zurich after U.S. regulators granted Breakthrough Therapy status to its Sjögren’s disease drug candidate, ianalumab. The Swiss Market Index fell 0.47%. Novartis plans global submissions for ianalumab in early 2026. U.S. markets will be closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
18 January 2026
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Swiss Stock Market Today, November 18, 2025: SMI Slips as Roche Soars, ABB, Zurich and ams-Osram Drag the Index

Swiss Stock Market Today, 21 November 2025: SMI Holds Near Flat as Tech Slides and Defensives Lift Zurich

The Swiss Market Index erased early losses to trade 0.08% higher at 12,553 points by mid-morning Friday, as investors shifted from tech to defensive blue chips. UBS shares fell after a $3 billion buyback, while SGS rose on an acquisition. Nestlé digested a top executive’s retirement, and Schindler’s HR chief exited abruptly. The STOXX 600 dropped 1% amid global tech sell-offs and Fed uncertainty.
21 November 2025
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Tariff Shocks & Rate Jitters Ignite Wild 48 Hours in European Markets

Tariff Shocks & Rate Jitters Ignite Wild 48 Hours in European Markets

European stocks hit three-week lows Thursday, then rebounded Friday as the STOXX 600 fell 0.7% before rising 0.3%. U.S. President Trump’s new tariffs on drugs and trucks triggered a 2% drop in major pharma and truck stocks. The Bank of England warned on persistent UK inflation, while the ECB and Swiss National Bank held rates steady. Germany’s consumer confidence improved; Spain’s GDP beat forecasts.
26 September 2025
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  • Prudential plc completes £2.82 million share buyback of 250,000 shares
    April 9, 2026, 7:09 AM EDT. Prudential plc repurchased 250,000 ordinary shares at an average price of £11.2971 each on April 8, 2026, totaling approximately £2.82 million. The shares were bought back from JP Morgan Securities plc under an authority granted at the 2025 Annual General Meeting. Following the buyback, Prudential intends to cancel the repurchased shares, reducing total shares in issue to 2.53 billion. The transaction complied with rules set by the London Stock Exchange and the Hong Kong Code on Share Buy-Backs. This move may impact shareholder voting rights and holdings disclosure requirements under the UK's Financial Conduct Authority rules.

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India Stock Market Today: Sensex Drops Over 1,100 Points, Nifty Slips as Oil Rebound Revives Risk Fears

India Stock Market Today: Sensex Drops Over 1,100 Points, Nifty Slips as Oil Rebound Revives Risk Fears

9 April 2026
Indian stocks fell sharply Thursday afternoon, with the Sensex down 1.51% and the Nifty 50 off 1.12% as oil prices rebounded and U.S.-Iran ceasefire concerns resurfaced. Financials and IT shares led declines, with HDFC Bank, SBI, and ICICI Bank losing up to 2.27%. The World Bank warned the West Asia crisis threatens India’s growth and inflation outlook. India imports about 90% of its oil.
Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Ends at Five-Week High as Banks Offset Tech Rout

Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Ends at Five-Week High as Banks Offset Tech Rout

9 April 2026
The S&P/ASX 200 closed up 0.2% at 8,973.20 on Thursday, a five-week high, led by gains in banks while tech shares slumped. Bendigo and Adelaide Bank surged 9.5% after reporting higher earnings and job cuts. Energy stocks rose as oil rebounded, but trading volumes stayed below average. Investors remained cautious amid ongoing Middle East tensions and uncertain oil supply routes.
UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Holds Near 10,600 as Oil Rebound Tests Ceasefire Rally

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Holds Near 10,600 as Oil Rebound Tests Ceasefire Rally

9 April 2026
FTSE 100 held near 10,600 Thursday after a 2.5% rally to a one-month high, outperforming European peers as Germany’s DAX and France’s CAC 40 fell. Brent crude rebounded toward $98 on renewed U.S.-Iran ceasefire doubts. A Bank of England survey showed lenders expect mortgage demand to rise in Q2. British builders faced record cost inflation in March.
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 09.04.2026

9 April 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 9, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 9, 2026, 7:09 AM EDT Prudential plc completes £2.82 million share buyback of 250,000 shares April 9, 2026, 7:09 AM EDT. **Prudential plc** repurchased 250,000 ordinary shares at an average price of £11.2971 each on April 8, 2026, totaling approximately £2.82 million. The shares were bought back from JP Morgan Securities plc under an authority granted at the 2025 Annual General Meeting. Following the buyback, Prudential intends to cancel the repurchased shares, reducing total shares in issue to 2.53 billion. The transaction complied with rules set by the London Stock
Why IREN Stock Is Back in Focus as AI Ambitions Meet Funding Fears

Why IREN Stock Is Back in Focus as AI Ambitions Meet Funding Fears

8 April 2026
IREN shares rose 1.8% to $35.74 Wednesday as investors assessed its $6 billion share program and shift from bitcoin mining to AI cloud services. The company’s revenue fell to $184.7 million last quarter, with a net loss of $155.4 million. IREN recently announced a five-year, $9.7 billion AI cloud deal with Microsoft. Options trading volume hit 103,000 contracts Tuesday, with sentiment described as mixed.
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