Previous close | 50.74 |
Open | 50.94 |
Bid | 49.90 x 0 |
Ask | 51.50 x 0 |
Day's range | 50.00 - 51.04 |
52-week range | 42.98 - 63.40 |
Volume | |
Avg. volume | 590,294 |
Market cap | 10.282B |
Beta (5Y monthly) | 1.24 |
PE ratio (TTM) | 22.71 |
EPS (TTM) | 2.21 |
Earnings date | 25 Jul 2024 |
Forward dividend & yield | 2.60 (5.18%) |
Ex-dividend date | 15 Apr 2024 |
1y target est | 61.61 |
Swiss regulatory concerns scuppered talks between private banks Julius Baer and EFG International over a potential tie-up worth some 15 billion Swiss francs ($17 billion), two sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuters. The two banks held talks in early 2024 and reached an agreement in principle, the sources said on Tuesday, speaking on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the matter. But financial regulator FINMA signalled that it had concerns about the potential deal, the sources said.
Shares in Swiss bank EFG International rose by as much as 10% on Thursday fuelled by a media report that the bank could soon be subject to a takeover bid by Swiss rival Julius Baer. Swiss financial news website Inside Paradeplatz said there was market talk Julius Baer was lining up a bid for EFG in shares and cash worth 4.5 billion Swiss francs ($5.05 billion), although it described the information as "speculation".
Investing.com – Gold continues to shine. Surpassing records in May, gold remains a highlight in the commodities market, with demand dominated by Asia. In the last three months, gold futures for June delivery have risen around $300, moving from the $2,052 mark to the current $2,360. On Tuesday, futures were up 1.10% at $2,360 per ounce, while spot gold gained 0.32% at $2,357.