Individuals and businesses tend to avoid risk. For example, we can take out a property insurance to limit the damage in the event of a fire. Today, insurers are increasingly relying on their data pool to make the claims process more efficient. But the industry also faces challenges in dealing with new threats.

Cyber attacks and IT failures regularly hit the headlines. The most recent was over the summer, when an update from cybersecurity company Crowdstrike caused global outages and exposed the vulnerability of modern technology. The US company's shares have yet to recover.

In recent years, the range on offer in the freezer has changed considerably. Where the classic beef burger used to dominate, there are now alternatives made from pea protein, insects or even the meat-like mixture from Beyond Meat. But who is actually benefiting from this trend?

The market for weight-loss drugs is booming. Not only the pharmaceutical companies offering the medication are benefiting, but also their suppliers. Among them are the Swiss companies Bachem and Ypsomed.

Global equity markets are plunging. In this environment, products with defensive features are in favour.

After a period of weakness, Roche shares are making a comeback. This makes the pharmaceutical giant the most valuable Swiss company, pushing Nestlé into second place. 

US equity markets are dominated by a handful of technology companies. In the upcoming earnings season, they will once again be the centre of attention, as the expectations for Wall Street's stars are high. 

The outlook for gold miners seems bright given the high price of gold. But it is not just the precious metal that is expensive; the gold industry's production costs have also recently hit record highs. 

«When I was your age, television was called books.» – William Goldman

The need for entertainment is a constant, yet the forms in which it is consumed are changing and evolving. What does the entertainment landscape look like these days, and how do Netflix and Disney secure their share of our time?

The Swiss equity market has experienced a positive first half-year. This is reflected in the SMI, which has risen significantly since the beginning of the year. However, the performance of individual stocks varies considerably.