Austrian Securities Market and Stock Exchange News and Analysis

Read the latest headlines and breaking news about the Vienna International Stock Exchange and the Austrian securities market (bonds, stocks)

Vienna Stock Exchange Launches New Sector Indices

The new indices cover stocks from basic industries, consumer products and services, financials, and industrial goods and services

September 1, 2011

Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2011-08-31)

Daily News-Flash from the Vienna Stock Exchange: Upgrades & Downgrades, Winners & Losers.

August 31, 2011

Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2011-08-30)

Daily News-Flash from the Vienna Stock Exchange: Upgrades & Downgrades, Winners & Losers.

August 30, 2011

Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2011-08-29)

Daily News-Flash from the Vienna Stock Exchange: Upgrades & Downgrades, Winners & Losers.

August 29, 2011

Uniqa: Solid Results despite Devaluation of Greek Bonds

Net profit of the Austrian insurance company increased by 6.8% to € 53m. Recurring premiums grew 5.3% in the first six months of the year.

August 29, 2011

Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2011-08-26)

Daily News-Flash from the Vienna Stock Exchange: Upgrades & Downgrades, Winners & Losers.

August 26, 2011

Sberbank Reduces Offer for VBI after Drop of Share Prices

Sberbank wants to pay less for the purchase of Volksbank International after European bank shares have dropped more than 20%. Executives are going to meet on 28 August to negotiate the deal.

August 26, 2011

Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2011-08-25)

Daily News-Flash from the Vienna Stock Exchange: Upgrades & Downgrades, Winners & Losers.

August 25, 2011

RBI – Capital Increase May Be an Option

The Austrian bank posted strong results for the first six months of the year. Consolidated profit increased by almost one third year-on-year.

August 25, 2011

Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2011-08-24)

Daily News-Flash from the Vienna Stock Exchange: Upgrades & Downgrades, Winners & Losers.

August 24, 2011

Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2011-08-23)

Daily News-Flash from the Vienna Stock Exchange: Upgrades & Downgrades, Winners & Losers.

August 23, 2011

Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2011-08-22)

Daily News-Flash from the Vienna Stock Exchange: Upgrades & Downgrades, Winners & Losers.

August 22, 2011

Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2011-08-19)

Daily News-Flash from the Vienna Stock Exchange: Upgrades & Downgrades, Winners & Losers.

August 19, 2011

Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2011-08-18)

Daily News-Flash from the Vienna Stock Exchange: Upgrades & Downgrades, Winners & Losers.

August 18, 2011

Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2011-08-17)

Daily News-Flash from the Vienna Stock Exchange: Upgrades & Downgrades, Winners & Losers.

August 17, 2011

Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2011-08-16)

Daily News-Flash from the Vienna Stock Exchange: Upgrades & Downgrades, Winners & Losers.

August 16, 2011

Trenkwalder to Be Taken Public by New Owner

The new German majority owner of the Austrian personnel leasing company is planning an IPO in Vienna or Frankfurt.

August 16, 2011

Stock Market Forecast: ATX at 2,350 Points at Year End

The expected year-end value of the Austrian index was revised downwards from 3,000 to 2,350 points. Analysts predict continued weak development well into 2012.

August 13, 2011

Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2011-08-12)

Daily News-Flash from the Vienna Stock Exchange: Upgrades & Downgrades, Winners & Losers.

August 12, 2011

Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2011-08-11)

Daily News-Flash from the Vienna Stock Exchange: Upgrades & Downgrades, Winners & Losers.

August 11, 2011

Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2011-08-10)

Daily News-Flash from the Vienna Stock Exchange: Upgrades & Downgrades, Winners & Losers.

August 10, 2011

Former Board Member of Telekom Austria Admits Share Price Manipulation

Pressure is growing in the affair: Three former board members are said to have been involved in market manipulation.

August 10, 2011

Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2011-08-09)

Daily News-Flash from the Vienna Stock Exchange: Upgrades & Downgrades, Winners & Losers.

August 9, 2011

Austrian Companies Not Worried by US Downgrade

Despite falling share prices, most Austrian companies with exposure to the USA remain confident.

August 9, 2011

Austria Is One of Three Euro Countries with Lowest Default Risk

Only three euro countries were found to have low default risk combined with a positive trend. The euro zone is seen in an “existential crisis”.

August 8, 2011

Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2011-08-08)

Daily News-Flash from the Vienna Stock Exchange: Upgrades & Downgrades, Winners & Losers.

August 8, 2011

Greek Bonds Burden Kommunalkredit’s Results

The state-owned Austrian bank reported a significant decline in profits due to a write-off of Greek government bonds.

August 8, 2011

Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2011-08-05)

Daily News-Flash from the Vienna Stock Exchange: Upgrades & Downgrades, Winners & Losers.

August 5, 2011

Erste Group Strives for Full Control over Romanian BCR

The Austrian bank does not want its Romanian subsidiary to be listed at the stock exchange although it was a condition for the privatization.

August 4, 2011

Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2011-08-04)

Daily News-Flash from the Vienna Stock Exchange: Upgrades & Downgrades, Winners & Losers.

August 4, 2011

Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2011-08-03)

Daily News-Flash from the Vienna Stock Exchange: Upgrades & Downgrades, Winners & Losers.

August 3, 2011

Trend towards More Bonds in Corporate Financing

Companies will increasingly rely on the capital market as bank loans are becoming more expensive due to Basel III and stricter liquidity requirements.

August 3, 2011

Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2011-08-02)

Daily News-Flash from the Vienna Stock Exchange: Upgrades & Downgrades, Winners & Losers.

August 2, 2011

Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2011-08-01)

Daily News-Flash from the Vienna Stock Exchange: Upgrades & Downgrades, Winners & Losers.

August 1, 2011

Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2011-07-29)

Daily News-Flash from the Vienna Stock Exchange: Upgrades & Downgrades, Winners & Losers.

July 29, 2011

Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2011-07-28)

Daily News-Flash from the Vienna Stock Exchange: Upgrades & Downgrades, Winners & Losers.

July 28, 2011

“Austria Was Boosted by EU Accession, Euro and Opening to Eastern Europe”

Bank Austria analyzed the development of Austria since the EU accession in 1995. It concluded that the economy has taken full advantage of the opportunities offered by the changes.

July 28, 2011

Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2011-07-27)

Daily News-Flash from the Vienna Stock Exchange: Upgrades & Downgrades, Winners & Losers.

July 27, 2011

Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2011-07-26)

Daily News-Flash from the Vienna Stock Exchange: Upgrades & Downgrades, Winners & Losers.

July 26, 2011

“Keep Cool and Look Forward”

Alois Wögerbauer, Executive of 3 Banken-Generali Investment-Gesellschaft m.b.H., gives his view on the current situation at the Vienna Stock Exchange.

July 26, 2011

Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2011-07-25)

Daily News-Flash from the Vienna Stock Exchange: Upgrades & Downgrades, Winners & Losers.

July 25, 2011

Fitch Confirms Austria’s Triple-A Rating

The U.S. rating agency confirmed the Republic of Austria’s AAA credit rating. The outlook remains “stable”.

July 25, 2011

Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2011-07-22)

Daily News-Flash from the Vienna Stock Exchange: Upgrades & Downgrades, Winners & Losers.

July 22, 2011

UniCredit Sees ATX at 3,200 Points in 12 Months

The bank’s analysts expect the Austrian stock index to recover within the next 6 to 12 months. Close links with Germany and Eastern Europe are seen as an advantage.

July 22, 2011

austriamicrosystems to Be Included in SIX Swiss Exchange’s SPI Middle Index Basket

Inclusion of the Austrian microelectronics and semiconductor manufacturer in the SPI Middle index basket becomes effective September 19, 2011.

July 21, 2011

Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2011-07-21)

Daily News-Flash from the Vienna Stock Exchange: Upgrades & Downgrades, Winners & Losers.

July 21, 2011

Credit Costs to Rise in the Wake of Basel III

The new regulatory requirements are expected to increase the cost of credits and to reduce the Austrian banks’ profitability.

July 20, 2011

Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2011-07-20)

Daily News-Flash from the Vienna Stock Exchange: Upgrades & Downgrades, Winners & Losers.

July 20, 2011

“Capital Gains Tax Has a Strong Negative Effect on Private Investment Volumes”

Erste Group Research expects a moderately positive performance for the ATX in the second half of 2011. Top picks: OMV, RHI, Immofinanz, voestalpine, AMAG, Kapsch, Polytec, AT&S.

July 20, 2011

Intercell Is Looking for Financial Investors

The ailing Austrian biotech company is in urgent need of cash. An acquisition, strategic partnerships and a capital increase are being evaluated.

July 19, 2011