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Swiss Space Industry Soars: Inside Switzerland’s Satellite & NewSpace Revolution

Introduction Switzerland may be known for its precision watches and banks, but it’s also quietly becoming a powerhouse in the space and satellite industry. With a dynamic ecosystem that blends academic excellence, deep-tech entrepreneurship, and strong public support, the Alpine nation is making its mark beyond Earth’s atmosphere. Renato Krpoun, head of the Swiss Space Office, attributes this success to Switzerland’s unique environment: “Switzerland’s stable political environment, neutrality and high standard of living are fundamental pillars for the success of the Swiss space ecosystem.” globalairspaceradar.com. In recent years, the Swiss space sector has seen record investments, pioneering start-ups, and major

18 września 2025

NASDAQ:AMZN·Space·Space Industry·XETRA:AIR

Switzerland’s Digital Backbone: A 2025 Guide to Internet and Satellite Connectivity

As of early 2024, about 8.74 million people in Switzerland were internet users, roughly 99% of the population. More than 96% of people aged 15–88 use the internet, and 51% of those aged 75+ report online daily. By the end of 2022, fixed broadband subscriptions reached 48.2 per 100 inhabitants, the highest rate in the OECD. The fixed broadband market is led by Swisscom with around 48% share in Q4 2022, followed by Sunrise about 28%, Salt around 4%, and Quickline plus regional networks about 13%. Fiber deployment covers about 46% of Swiss homes by 2023, with Swisscom targeting 57%

11 lipca 2025

Internet·Technology

Lakshmi Mittal Quits UK for Switzerland and Dubai: Naïa Island, Labour’s Tax Shock and the New Billionaire Flight

London/Dubai – 24 November 2025 — Lakshmi N Mittal, the Indian‑origin “King of Steel” and for years one of Britain’s richest residents, has now formally joined the growing billionaire exodus from the UK. After nearly three decades in London, Mittal has shifted his tax residence to Switzerland and is expected to spend much of his time in Dubai, where he already owns a mansion and has bought plots on the ultra‑exclusive Naïa Island, according to multiple media reports citing advisers and sources close to the family. The Times His move, widely reported today across UK, Indian and Gulf outlets, comes

24 listopada 2025

NYSE:MT

Swiss Drone Laws 2025: The Ultimate Guide to Rules, Restrictions, and Requirements

On January 1, 2023, Switzerland officially adopted EU drone regulations (EASA), introducing Open/Specific/Certified categories and a 120 m altitude cap. The minimum age to pilot a drone solo is 12, with pilots aged 12–15 requiring supervision by a 16+ year-old. Operator registration with FOCA is mandatory for drones with a camera or weighing 250 g or more, and a single registration covers all drones. Visual line of sight (VLOS) is required at all times, and FPV flights are allowed only if a co-located observer maintains unaided visual contact. The maximum altitude is 120 m above ground level, with FOCA authorization

23 czerwca 2025

Stock Market

Zurich Drone Laws 2025 – 10 Things You Must Know Before You Fly

Zurich follows Swiss federal drone law under FOCA; there are no separate Zurich drone laws, though local rules may restrict use near parks, events, or sensitive sites such as the Kasernenareal. There is no distinction between recreational and commercial drone use in Switzerland; both follow the same rules, including registration, pilot testing, insurance, altitude limits, and no-fly zones. Drones with cameras or weighing 250 g or more must be registered in FOCA’s UAS operator database, yielding an operator ID such as CHEXXXXXXXX that must be visibly affixed to the drone. Drones 250 g or more require an online A1/A3 basic

20 sierpnia 2025

Drones·Safety

Swiss Stock Market Week Ahead: SIX Swiss Exchange SMI Outlook After SNB Hold, UBS Rally and US Tariff Relief (Updated Dec 14, 2025)

As Switzerland heads into a new trading week, the SIX Swiss Exchange is entering mid-December with a familiar mix of defensive strength (pharma and consumer staples), policy-driven uncertainty (bank regulation and tariffs), and stock-specific catalysts that can still move the Swiss Market Index (SMI) despite a typically thinner year-end calendar. The SMI closed Friday, December 12 at 12,887.48, down 0.14% on the day and 0.4% lower week-on-week, leaving the 13,000-point level as the key psychological marker traders continue to watch. finanzen.ch The late-week pullback also extended a short losing streak, with the index giving up roughly 100 points (about 0.8%)

14 grudnia 2025

Stock Market·SWX:UBSG

SIX Swiss Exchange Update (Dec. 20, 2025): SMI Near 13,200 as Trading Hits CHF 1 Trillion, EuroCTP Tape Chosen, and 2026 Outlook Takes Shape

Zurich — Dec. 20, 2025. Swiss markets are paused for the weekend, but the Swiss Exchange story is still moving. The most recent session (Friday, Dec. 19) left the Swiss Market Index (SMI) hovering just shy of the 13,200 area, while the market digested a busy December mix of exchange milestones (turnover and ETF listings), big regulatory plumbing news (Europe’s consolidated tape decision), and a macro backdrop defined by a zero-rate Swiss National Bank and softer—but still positive—growth forecasts for 2026. ESMA+4Nasdaq+4Trading Economics+4 At the center sits SIX Swiss Exchange, the core trading venue in Switzerland and part of the

20 grudnia 2025

EPA:WLN

Swiss Stock Market Week Ahead: SNB at 0%, UBS Capital-Rules Compromise, Tariff Relief, and the Key Catalysts to Watch (Dec 15–19, 2025)

Zurich, Dec 13, 2025 — Swiss equities head into the new week with a familiar mix of “defensive resilience” and headline-driven volatility. The Swiss Market Index (SMI) spent the past several sessions grinding lower and struggling to hold early gains, even as global markets digested a U.S. rate cut and a potentially meaningful easing of trade pressure on Swiss exporters. The setup for the Swiss stock market week ahead is unusually layered: Below is what matters most for investors watching the SMI, large-cap Swiss defensives, and Switzerland’s globally exposed cyclicals in the week ahead. Where the SMI stands after a

13 grudnia 2025

Stock Market Analysis

UBS Group AG Stock Jumps to a 17-Year High on Swiss Capital-Rule Compromise: News, Forecasts, and What’s Next (12 Dec 2025)

UBS Group AG (SIX: UBSG / NYSE: UBS) surged to its highest level since 2008 after Swiss lawmakers floated a potential compromise on stricter post–Credit Suisse capital rules. Here’s what’s driving UBS stock on 12 December 2025, what analysts forecast, and the key catalysts and risks investors are watching. Published: Friday, December 12, 2025 UBS Group AG stock is closing out the week in the spotlight. On December 12, 2025, UBS shares jumped to their highest level since 2008, after Swiss lawmakers proposed a compromise that could soften the impact of planned tougher capital requirements introduced in the wake of

12 grudnia 2025

NYSE:UBS·Stock Market·SWX:UBSG

UBS Stock Rallies on Bank of America Upgrade as Swiss Capital Rules and Credit Suisse Integration Shape the 2026 Outlook

Zurich / New York — Tuesday, December 16, 2025 — UBS Group AG stock (NYSE: UBS / SIX: UBSG) is back in the spotlight after a high-profile analyst upgrade helped propel shares higher, even as investors continue to weigh two major medium-term forces: the complex, multi-year integration of Credit Suisse and Switzerland’s evolving “too big to fail” capital framework for systemically important banks. In U.S. trading on December 16, UBS ADRs were last indicated around $44.39, up roughly $1.70 (about +4%) intraday, based on market data timestamped at 15:38 UTC. That pop didn’t happen in a vacuum. It lands in

16 grudnia 2025

NYSE:UBS·Stock Market

Swiss Exchange Update (21 Dec 2025): SIX’s SMI Near 13,200 as Holiday Closures Loom and 2026 Forecasts Turn Cautiously Optimistic

ZURICH — 21 December 2025 — Switzerland’s stock market is heading into the final holiday‑shortened trading stretch of the year with the Swiss Market Index (SMI) still hovering near the upper end of its recent range. The benchmark closed at 13,171.85 on Friday (19 Dec), up 0.27%, with the broader SPI also slightly higher and mid-caps mixed, according to SIX market data. SIX That’s the headline number investors will carry into year‑end positioning — but the more interesting story is the one behind the tape: SIX Swiss Exchange is closing 2025 after a year of record turnover milestones, product‑market tweaks

21 grudnia 2025

Holiday Trading

Swiss Stock Market Today, December 10, 2025: SMI Slips Below 12,900 Ahead of Pivotal Fed Rate Decision

The Swiss stock market spent Wednesday, 10 December 2025, in risk‑off mode. The Swiss Market Index (SMI) opened lower and extended its decline through the session as investors positioned cautiously before tonight’s crucial US Federal Reserve decision and tomorrow’s Swiss National Bank (SNB) policy update. Intraday data showed the SMI starting the day around 12,880 points (about ‑0.4%) and drifting further into the red, leaving the benchmark roughly 0.7–0.8% lower and just above 12,800 by late trade.finanzen.ch+2MarketScreener Deutschland+2 That keeps the index only a few percentage points below its all‑time high around 13,200 points reached earlier this year.TradingView+1 Swiss stock

10 grudnia 2025

Federal Reserve

Lockheed Martin (LMT) Stock: This Week’s Rally, Fresh F-35 Headlines, and the Week-Ahead Outlook (Updated 12.12.2025)

Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE: LMT) wrapped up the week with a strong move higher, closing at $480.25 on Friday, December 12, 2025, extending a nine-session winning streak even as broader U.S. equities finished the day lower. MarketWatch+1 For investors tracking LMT stock into next week, the story is a mix of momentum, contract-driven visibility, and headline risk—especially around the F-35 program after Switzerland said it will trim its planned purchase to stay within budget. Reuters Below is a detailed, Google News/Discover-ready roundup of what moved Lockheed Martin stock this week, the most important news from the last several days, updated

13 grudnia 2025

Aerospace·Defense Industry·NYSE:LMT·Stock Market

Top 100 Global Biotechnology Companies Revolutionizing Science and Health

Pfizer Inc., in collaboration with BioNTech, co-developed the first FDA-approved mRNA COVID-19 vaccine, Comirnaty. Roche Holding AG is the world’s largest biotech company and a leader in oncology treatments (Herceptin) and diagnostics. Moderna, Inc. pioneered mRNA vaccine technology and its COVID-19 vaccine was among the first mRNA medicines approved, while expanding mRNA therapeutics for cancer and rare diseases. Illumina, Inc. is a market leader in DNA sequencing with platforms such as NovaSeq that enabled the concept of a $1,000 genome. CRISPR Therapeutics AG is a leading CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing company developing exa-cel for sickle cell disease and other therapies. Ginkgo

22 czerwca 2025

Biotechnology·Innovation

Top 100 Robotics and Drone Companies Shaping the Future of Automation (2025)

Amazon Robotics (formerly Kiva Systems) operates over 500,000 mobile robots in its fulfillment centers to power rapid order fulfillment. DJI remains the world’s largest drone manufacturer, commanding over 70% of the global market with flagship Phantom and Mavic series. SoftBank Robotics’ Pepper humanoid, launched in 2014, was the world’s first full-scale consumer-facing humanoid robot and became an iconic retail assistant. Intuitive Surgical dominates robotic surgery with the da Vinci system, boasting more than 7,500 installed robots worldwide and over 10 million surgeries performed. Zipline operates autonomous fixed-wing medical delivery drones with more than 500,000 deliveries and flight ranges up to

22 czerwca 2025

Drones·Robotics·Technology

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 stock market opened under pressure on Friday but quickly stabilised, with the Swiss Market Index (SMI) hovering just above the previous day’s close as investors rotated out of high‑flying tech names and into defensive blue chips. By mid‑morning in Zurich, the SMI was trading around 12,553 points, roughly 0.1% higher than Thursday’s close of 12,543, according to intraday data from cash.ch and MarketScreener. cash.ch+2MarketScreener UK+2 That modest gain came after futures had pointed to a drop of nearly three‑quarters of a percent earlier in the morning. finanzen.ch Global risk aversion, Fed uncertainty and a violent reversal in US

21 listopada 2025

SWX:BAER·SWX:NESN·SWX:NOVN·SWX:ROG·SWX:SCHN·SWX:SGSN·SWX:UBSG

WeRide (WRD) Stock on 8 December 2025: Dual‑Listed Robotaxi Pioneer Balances Explosive Growth and High Valuation

WeRide Inc., the Guangzhou‑based autonomous driving company behind robotaxis, robobuses and robosweepers, has turned into one of the most closely watched pure‑play bets on self‑driving mobility. As of 8 December 2025, its shares trade on both Nasdaq (ticker: WRD) and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (stock code 0800.HK), after a high‑profile dual listing that capped a year of rapid commercial expansion and equally dramatic stock volatility. GlobeNewswire+1 Below is a detailed look at where the stock stands today, the latest news and catalysts, and how analysts and valuation models are framing WeRide’s next chapter. Where WeRide stock stands on 8

8 grudnia 2025

Autonomous Vehicles·HKG:0800.HK·NASDAQ:WRD·Stock Market

Swiss stocks start 2026 on a cautious note as UBS, Richemont lift SMI; SNB franc signal watched

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 09:28 ET — Market closed Swiss shares ended the last trading session of 2025 modestly higher, with banks and luxury names helping the market hold near recent peaks on the SIX Swiss Exchange. The Swiss Market Index (SMI) closed up 0.2% at 13,267.48 points on Dec. 30, according to Investing.com data. Investing The move matters because the Zurich market is shut for the New Year holiday, leaving investors to trade Switzerland mostly through currencies and global risk sentiment until cash equities reopen. Reuters reported that Switzerland’s market was already closed on Dec. 31 as year-end

1 stycznia 2026

Stock Market

Quantum Technologies Unleashed: The Ultimate 2025 Guide to Computing, Communication, Sensing & More

The four pillars of quantum technology are quantum computing, quantum communication, quantum sensing (metrology), and quantum simulation. In 2016, China’s Micius satellite demonstrated satellite-based quantum key distribution by distributing entangled photons between ground stations over 1,200 km. IBM aims to build a 4,000+ qubit machine by 2025 and demonstrated a 433-qubit processor in 2022. D-Wave’s latest quantum annealers exceed 5,000 qubits. QuEra unveiled a 256-atom neutral-atom array called Aquila for quantum simulation. China’s quantum milestones include the 66-qubit Zuchongzhi superconducting processor achieving a sampling advantage in 2020–2021 and the Jiuzhang photonic computer performing Gaussian boson sampling with 113 photons. The

18 czerwca 2025

Quantum Computing

AI Specialist Salaries in 2024–2025: A Comprehensive Report

In the United States, data scientists average about $156,790 in total pay annually, with New York around $160,000 and San Francisco topping $178,000. Switzerland leads Europe with data scientists averaging about $143,360 per year. OpenAI compensation data shows a median total of about $875,000, with entry-level around $238,000 and senior levels around $1.34 million, and top researchers sometimes earning over $10 million. Google DeepMind has offered top researchers up to $20 million per year, with London-based researchers previously earning around £295,000 including bonuses. Meta has reportedly offered top researchers multi-year packages up to $100 million, and by 2025 some top

2 lipca 2025

Industry Analysis

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