Swatch Group AG
U.S. investor Wood lambastes Swatch, proposes overhaul to company’s board, FT reports
Swatch external store sign Peter Dazeley | Getty Images News | Getty Images U.S. investor Steven Wood accused Swatch Group of “worst-in-class governance”, proposing changes to the Swiss watchmaker’s board and governance reforms, the Financial Times reported on Saturday. Wood, the founder of GreenWood Investors, which says it holds about 0.5% of Swatch‘s share capital, has […]
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Europe stocks higher; Swiss stocks rise on optimism over possible reduction in U.S. tariffs
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on November 07, 2025 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images LONDON — European stocks maintained their positive momentum as an end to the U.S. government shutdown is in sight. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index was up 0.5% on Tuesday morning, with most […]
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U.S. and Switzerland working on a deal to slash 39% tariffs
U.S. President Donald Trump looks on during the swearing-in ceremony of U.S. Ambassador to India Sergio Gor in the Oval Office of the White House on Nov. 10, 2025 in Washington, DC. Anna Moneymaker | Getty Images The U.S. and Switzerland are getting close to signing a trade deal to lower tariffs of 39% that […]
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From American Eagle to Swatch, why brands seem to keep getting it so wrong
Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images From American Eagle to Swatch, brands appear to be making a lot of blunders lately. When actress Sydney Sweeney’s jeans campaign came out last month, critics lambasted the wordplay of good “jeans” and “genes” as tone deaf with nefarious undertones. More recently, an advert from Swiss watchmaker Swatch sparked […]
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Chocolate, skincare and timepieces: What 39% tariffs on Swiss goods mean for U.S. consumers
Premium collection of dark, milk and white chocolates. Anna Kurzaeva | Moment | Getty Images U.S. buyers of Swiss products, from luxury watches and skincare to artisan chocolates, could soon face sharp price rises if negotiators are unable to strike a deal to avert 39% tariffs due to come into effect on Thursday. The announcement […]
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Tariffs threaten to blow a hole in European luxury sales. Citi picks the winners and losers
A clear split of winners and losers among Europe’s prized high-end luxury brands could emerge after President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs were seen blowing a hole in lucrative U.S. sales, analysts warned. The U.S. has been a major growth driver for many luxury brands in recent quarters, as firms have shifted their focus to well-heeled […]
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Swatch sales fall 14.3% in first half of 2024
Nick Hayek, CEO of Swatch Group, at the Swatch ETA factory in Grenchen, Switzerland, in 2023. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Swatch Group reported a 14.3% decrease in net sales at current exchange rates during the first half of 2024, the company said on Monday. The maker of Tissot, Longines and Omega watches, as […]
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After a tricky quarter for the world-wide luxury sector, UBS reveals the 3 shares to buy for 2024
Investors searching ahead to 2024 really should decide on up shares of Hermes , Cartier proprietor Richemont and Hugo Boss in the luxurious merchandise sector, according to UBS. The Swiss investment decision lender has a bullish phone on people a few stocks, although it struck a extra careful tone for the sector. Immediately after mounting […]
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Slowdown, recession or boom? Lender of The united states reveals the world wide shares to perform every eventuality
Bank of The us has named a amount of European shares that are predicted to conduct nicely throughout three economic phases. The investment decision lender screened for shares centered on their ability to face up to fluctuations in a slowdown, recession, and growth. “Our Fashion Cycle product … remains in the ‘Slowdown’ stage but is […]
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