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Novartis AGM Question: Share Buybacks

Novartis AGM Question: Share Buybacks

  Comments to point 4 & 5 of the Novartis Annual meeting, the Share Repurchase Program.   Our issue is primary optics and secondarily the fact that the Novartis Share Repurchase Program ... »

Raiffeisen – the Vincenz blowback

Raiffeisen – the Vincenz blowback

  Local Raiffeisen banks (around 900 branches) have pushed the narrative that all was OK at the bank and that the affair around Mr. Vincenz was of little consequence. Today, 1 March 2019, the Rai... »

Share Buybacks – a success for Novartis ?

Share Buybacks – a success for Novartis ?

  Occasionally, a company will choose to buy back shares of its stock. This is called a buyback, or share repurchase program.   When a company reduces the number of shares outstanding by dec... »

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7 April: US tariffs continue to smother Swiss stock market.

7 April: US tariffs continue to smother Swiss stock market.

Credit Suisse – the rot within – part 1

Credit Suisse – the rot within – part 1

Top companies in Switzerland – greatest opportunities for advancement

Top companies in Switzerland – greatest opportunities for advancement

Credit Suisse Bonus’ – Because we’re worth it!

Credit Suisse Bonus’ – Because we’re worth it!