Swiss Market Index (SMI) sees mixed performance with notable gainers and losers
The Swiss Market Index (SMI) is experiencing a slight decline today, trading at 11,678.59 with a loss of -37.91 points or -0.32%. The advance-decline ratio across the SMI shows that for every 121 stocks advancing, 69 are declining, indicating a 1.75x ratio.
The SMI Caps, which tracks the performance of small and mid-cap stocks in Switzerland, is also down by 0.32%. However, there are still some notable gainers in the market today. Meyer Burger Technology AG is leading the pack with an impressive 55.03% increase, followed by PIERER Mobility AG with a 29.40% gain and WISeKey International Holding Ltd. with a 25.87% increase.
On the other hand, the top losers in the SMI include Metall Zug AG with a -6.31% decline, Swiss Steel Holding AG with a -5.85% decrease, and Tornos Holding AG with a -5.54% drop.
Looking at the sectors, out of the 1 sector advancing today, 0 are gaining while 1 is declining. The top losing sector is the Switzerland SMI, which is down by -0.32%.
In terms of market capitalization, the top large cap gainer is Compagnie Financière Richemont SA with a 2.19% increase, followed by Lonza Group AG with a 1.00% gain in the mid-cap category, and SIG Group AG with a 2.38% increase in the small cap category. On the other hand, the top large cap loser is Novartis AG with a -1.87% decline, Sonova Holding AG with a -1.89% decrease in the mid-cap category, and Emmi AG with a -1.63% drop in the small cap category.
Overall, the Swiss market is experiencing a mixed performance today, with some stocks showing strong gains while others are facing losses. Investors should keep a close eye on the market and make informed decisions based on the performance of individual stocks and sectors.