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SWX:SREN News 5 December 2025

Swiss Re Stock Falls as 2026 Profit Target Misses Street Hopes – What the New Strategy Means for Investors

Swiss Re Stock Falls as 2026 Profit Target Misses Street Hopes – What the New Strategy Means for Investors

Swiss Re AG’s share price slid sharply on 5 December 2025 after the reinsurer set a 2026 profit goal that came in below analyst expectations, even as it promised higher dividends, a fresh share buyback and an AI‑driven overhaul of its business. This is a classic “good company, awkward guidance day” moment – and the market is reacting. Swiss Re…
5 December 2025
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  • Super Bowl Prediction Markets Sidestep Sports Betting Bans in California
    February 5, 2026, 7:44 AM EST. Prediction market platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket enable sports wagering in states banning traditional sportsbooks, including California. These platforms let users trade event contracts rather than place conventional bets, creating a legal gray area as they avoid acting as the 'house' while charging fees. Kalshi reported $161 million in Super Bowl market trading volume, a sixfold rise from last year. Critics question if these contracts amount to repackaged gambling, referencing California's century-old law prohibiting betting on sports. Industry advocates argue these markets are federally regulated financial exchanges distinct from traditional sportsbooks, allowing traders to buy and sell positions until outcomes settle. Legal experts suspect courts will allow this activity to continue for years amid regulatory uncertainty.
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