For about eight months, Amrize has been trading on the Swiss stock exchange independently of its former parent company, Holcim. During this time, shares in the building materials manufacturer have significantly outperformed the Swiss equity market. Similarly, the two spin-offs Accelleron and Sandoz have become investor favourites in recent years.

It's not just tech giants who are benefiting from advances in artificial intelligence. A look back at history shows that the biggest winners could be those in less prominent positions.

Nike has dominated the sports shoe market for decades. But with brands such as Hoka and UGG, a small competitor from California is exploiting the industry leader's weakness and expanding its own market share.

The Swiss banking giant looks back on a successful final quarter. Nevertheless, its shares are under pressure on the stock market. Uncertainty surrounding the future capital requirements of the bank is likely to continue causing caution among investors.

The first Swiss companies have published their earnings, prompting mixed responses from the stock market.

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The year is drawing to a close and the Swiss stock market is set to end on a positive note. However, the performance of individual shares varies greatly.

In the era of artificial intelligence, consumer staples are not receiving much attention from investors, who are currently focusing primarily on companies that could benefit from the AI boom. However, in turbulent market phases, the sector's defensive orientation pays off.

The planned reduction in US tariffs on Swiss goods offers some hope to the domestic watch industry. Watch manufacturers Richemont and Swatch Group are in the spotlight on the stock market. While Richemont has coped well with the challenging market conditions, Swatch Group continues to face pressure.