Swiss stocks - Factors to watch on Aug 4

Banque Cantonale du Jura SA

04/08/2015 06:05

ZURICH, Aug 4 (Reuters) - The following are some of the main 
factors expected to affect Swiss stocks on Tuesday: 
     
    CREDIT SUISSE  CSGN.VX  
    The Swiss bank and Jive Investments Holding Ltd raised 
Brazil's largest-ever distressed asset fund, underscoring 
growing interest in an asset class that has become the flavor of 
the month as Latin America's largest economy slips into 
recession. 
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    COMPANY STATEMENTS  CPR-CH  
    * Lonza  LONN.VX  said it had acquired Zelam, a 
research-focused chemical company based in New Zealand. Zelam 
has 45 employees, Lonza said.  LONN.VX  
    * Banque Cantonale Du Jura  BCJ.S  posted a first-half net 
result of 6.1 million Swiss francs, down 17.1 percent on the 
same period last year.  BCJ.S  
    * New Value AG  NEWN.S  said it has found a partner willing 
to assume the claims against former board members and former 
auditor.  NEWN.S  
    * COMET Group  COTN.S  said it had submitted the building 
application for an extension at its headquarters in Flamatt, 
Switzerland. The project will cost around 60 million Swiss 
francs ($61.86 million), the company said.  COTN.S  
    * Oerlikon  OERL.S  said second-quarter sales stagnate 
year-on-year at 781 million Swiss francs.  OERL.S  
     
    ECONOMY  M-CH  
     
 
 
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