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Trafigura to provide over USD1 billion to support US refineries acquisition by CVR Energy, Inc.
Houston – Trafigura US Holdings, Inc. (“Trafigura”) has signed strategic agreements with CVR Energy, Inc. (“CVR”) to support its intended acquisition of the Mandan refinery in North Dakota and the St. Paul Park refinery in Minnesota from subsidiaries and affiliates of Marathon Petroleum Corporation (“Marathon”). The acquisition was separately announced today by CVR and Marathon.
Shop freezers in seven European countries hit by cyber-attack | BBC News
Dozens of supermarkets across seven European countries have been hit by a cyber-attack affecting their refrigerators and freezers.
Sportradar Reports Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results
ST. GALLEN, Switzerland -- Sportradar Group AG (Nasdaq: SRAD) (“Sportradar” or the “Company”), a leading global sports technology company focused on creating immersive experiences for sports fans and bettors, today announced financial results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2026.
Sportradar and Polymarket Significantly Expand Prediction Market Partnership
ST. GALLEN, Switzerland and NEW YORK - Sportradar Group AG (NASDAQ: SRAD) (“Sportradar” or the “Company”) and Polymarket today announced a significant expansion of their strategic relationship extending Sportradar’s premium sports data, streaming and integrity services to Polymarket across more than 20 sports leagues and competitions representing approximately 300,000 matches annually.
Swiss company registrations rebound in October: 4,635 new businesses recorded
Zurich – Company registrations in Switzerland rose again in October 2026. A total of 4,635 new businesses were entered in the commercial register, an increase of 4.1% compared with September. However, registrations were 3.5% below the level recorded in October 2025. Zurich remained Switzerland’s leading canton for new company registrations.
Groundbreaking for new facility: Stadler creates 80 new jobs
The first shovels of earth have been turned: Stadler starts construction of a new commissioning centre in Weinfelden, Switzerland. The company is investing around CHF 40 million in the site and will create around 80 new jobs. From 2028 onwards, new rail vehicles will be thoroughly tested and prepared for service in Weinfelden.
Galderma announces proposed Board appointments and Chief Financial Officer transition
Zug, Switzerland – Galderma Group AG (SIX:GALD), the pure-play dermatology category leader, today announced proposed changes to its Board of Directors, aimed at further strengthening its governance and supporting its long-term growth. The company also announced that Luigi La Corte, Chief Financial Officer (CFO), has decided to leave Galderma to pursue a significant new opportunity.
Clariant delivers strong local currency sales growth in volatile trading conditions, confirms FY guidance
Clariant increased Q3 2026 sales by 5.6% in local currencies to CHF 968.8 million, supported by pricing and volume growth in Care Chemicals and Adsorbents & Additives. The EBITDA margin declined to 15.6%, while the company maintained its 2026 guidance and remains on track to deliver CHF 90 million in cost savings.
EvoNext Holdings SA and Ascend Sport Technology AG sign merger agreement
Reinach / Lucerne – Following the announcement of a transaction agreement on 12 October 2026 EvoNext Holdings SA ("EvoNext", SIX: EVE), a Swiss listed holding company, and Ascend Sport Technology AG ("Ascend"), a Swiss sports technology holding company, today announce the signing of the merger agreement. Subject to the approval of both companies' general meetings, the statutory merger will lead to the formation of a listed Swiss sports technology company to operate under the name of Ascend Sport Technology AG and remain listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange.
SKAN achieves double-digit growth in order intake and net sales in the first half of the year and confirms guidance for
SKAN achieves double-digit growth in order intake and net sales in the first half of the year and confirms guidance for the full year.
CHF stablecoin: Switzerland must create the right conditions now
Zurich - The digitalisation of financial markets is progressing rapidly. While the US and the EU have already established clear regulatory frameworks for stablecoins, Switzerland faces a key decision with the forthcoming revision of the Financial Institutions Act (FinIA). In an in-depth study published today, the Swiss Bankers Association (SBA) analyses the opportunities and risks of a CHF stablecoin from Switzerland for the Swiss financial centre and sets out solutions for its design.
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