Medcap appoints Johan Boqvist as head of Medical Technology
The medical technology company Medcap has appointed Johan Boqvist as head of the Medical Technology business area, taking up the position during the first quarter of 2027. Boqvist most recently held the position of Head of Strategy and M&A at Mölnlycke and has previously worked at, among others, Privatläkarna, Unilabs, Capio, Gunnebo and EY.
Swiss manufacturing purchasing managers’ index 55.3 in September, expected 56.3
Swiss manufacturing purchasing managers’ index 55.3 in September, expected 56.3
Czech manufacturing PMI 53.5 in September, expected 53.7
Czech manufacturing PMI 53.5 in September, expected 53.7
Boodles takes over the Argyle Pink Diamonds brand
Mining giant Rio Tinto has transferred ownership of Argyle Pink Diamonds to British jeweller Boodles. The deal includes remaining stocks of pink Argyle diamonds as well as trademarks and digital assets. The transfer was completed on 1 October. The Argyle mine in Australia previously accounted for more than 90 percent of the world’s supply of […]
Astor’s Head of Business Development Emelie Agnedal makes a minor share purchase
On 1 October, Emelie Agnedal purchased 3,657 shares in defense company Astor, where she is Head of Business Development. The shares were purchased at a price of SEK 13.67 per share, a transaction worth SEK 50,000. The transaction was made on NGM. This is shown by the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority’s insider register. Agnedal subsequently […]
Nio increased deliveries by 8 percent in September
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Nio delivered 37,408 vehicles in September, an increase of 7.7 percent compared with the same month last year. This is according to a press release. The Nio brand accounted for 21,318 of the deliveries, an increase of 55.3 percent. Onvo delivered 8,763 vehicles and Firefly 7,327 vehicles, with the latter increasing […]
Rio Tinto extends operations at Bell Bay aluminium smelter in Australia
Mining company Rio Tinto has reached an agreement with the governments of Tasmania and Australia that secures continued operations at the Bell Bay aluminium smelter in northern Tasmania until the end of 2031. This is stated in a press release. Under the agreement, Hydro Tasmania will continue to supply electricity to the facility until 31 […]
Tieto and Kodcentrum launch AI training for lower secondary school
Technology company Tieto and Kodcentrum are launching AI training for lower secondary school teachers with the aim of reaching more students in Sweden. The training covers AI understanding, source criticism, ethics, security and creative problem-solving, as well as practical classroom exercises. The material is adapted for students aged 10-12, and the training requires no prior […]
Klimator board member Anders Oscarsson buys shares for SEK 0.4 million
Anders Oscarsson bought 100,000 shares in software company Klimator on 29 September, where he is a board member. The shares were bought at a price of SEK 3.81 per share, a transaction worth SEK 381,000. The transaction was made on First North. This is shown by the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority’s insider register. Oscarsson subsequently […]
Switzerland manufacturing PMI lower than expected in September
Switzerland’s manufacturing PMI came in below expectations in September. The manufacturing PMI fell to 55.3 from 57.1 the previous month. Analysts’ expectations were 56.3. A figure above 50 indicates expansion. SwitzerlandSeptember, 2026ConsensusAugust, 2026Manufacturing PMI55.356.357.1Consensus data from Bloomberg
