ZURICH/BERLIN, April 19(Reuters) - Here are some of the
main factors that may affect Swiss stocks on Friday:
ROCHE HOLDING ROG.S
FDA approves genentech's alecensa as first adjuvant treatment
for people with ALK-positive early-stage lung cancer, the
company announced on Thursday.
SWISS INFLATION
Swiss inflation has fallen not just because of lower energy
prices and easing supply chain bottlenecks but thanks to the
central bank's interest rate rises and foreign exchange
interventions, governing board member Antoine Martin said on
Thursday.
UBS UBSG.S
UBS is shutting down some of its China private funds business
and will lay off one-third of the staff as the Swiss bank cuts
operating costs in the country, said three sources with direct
knowledge of the matter.
NESTLE NESN.S
Nestlé said on Thursday Marco Settembri will step down as CEO
Zone Europe, Guillaume Le Cunff to take over.
COMPANY STATEMENTS
Comet Holding COTNE.S posts Q1 revenue of CHF 80.9 million
ANALYSTS' VIEWS
ABB LTD ABBN.S
JP MORGAN RAISES TARGET PRICE TO CHF 38 FROM CHF 36
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGS
COMET HOLDING AG COTNE.S - 1.00 CHF/shr dividend proposed
SIG GROUP AG SIGNC.S - 0.48 CHF/shr dividend proposed
ALLREAL HOLDING AG ALLN.S - 7.00 CHF/shr dividend proposed
EX-DIVIDEND
GEBERIT GEBN.S - 12.70 CHF/shr dividend
FISCHER GF.S - 1.30 CHF/shr dividend
ECONOMY
No major Swiss economic data scheduled.
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