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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)
ATX still Undervalued
Much upward potential still exists for the Austrian leading index, because the ATX is still undervalued, according to Alois Wögerbauer.
January 15, 2011
ATX Restructuring Expected
It is expected that the three real estate securities, CA Immo, Conwert and Immofinanz will rise into the Austrian ATX Prime leading index.
January 15, 2011
Bank Austria Increases its CA-Immo Stake
The UniCredit-subsidiary intends to acquire a major stake of the Austrian real estate company CA Immo.
January 15, 2011
Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2011-01-14)
Daily News-Flash from the Vienna Stock Exchange: Upgrades & Downgrades, Winners & Losers.
January 15, 2011
Investment Inhibition in Austrian Companies
The investment situation of Austrian companies is analyzed in the liquidity situation report by PwC. There are still frictions present on the capital market.
January 14, 2011
New Charges against Ruttenstorfer
The chairman of Austria's OMV is accused of market manipulation because of an interview.
January 14, 2011
Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2011-01-13)
Daily News-Flash from the Vienna Stock Exchange: Upgrades & Downgrades, Winners & Losers
January 14, 2011
Austria Savers Remain Conservative
Saving behavior in Austria remains unchanged with a high degree of popularity of traditional building savings plans and bank savings accounts.
January 13, 2011
Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2011-01-12)
Daily News-Flash from the Vienna Stock Exchange: Upgrades & Downgrades, Winners & Losers.
January 13, 2011
Growth in Austria's Foreign Trade and Direct Investment
Austria's goods, services and capital transactions abroad grow strongly, a sign of solid recovery.
January 13, 2011
Auer-Welsbach Pleads Not Guilty
The former CEO of the Austrian AvW stays by his actions on the first day of his trial.
January 12, 2011
Crash of JoWood’s Share
After the insolvency submission, the Austrian game manfacturer’s shares had to be suspended from trading. On the first trading day, the share fell by 30%.
January 12, 2011
Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2011-01-11)
Daily News-Flash from the Vienna Stock Exchange: Upgrades & Downgrades, Winners & Losers.
January 12, 2011
CEE: Raiffeisen Remains Optimistic
The analysts of the Austrian Raiffeisen International Bank give Austria and the CEE good growth prospects. However, there still remain known risks.
January 12, 2011
Strong Merger Growth in Austria
The number of mergers has increased in 2010 by 12%. The Federal Competition Commission reported 238 cases.
January 12, 2011
Telekom Austria: New Acquisitions in Croatia?
The signs of Telekom Austria’s efforts to expand in Croatia are getting more evident. The group is being discrete however.
January 12, 2011
Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2011-01-10)
Daily News-Flash from the Vienna Stock Exchange: Upgrades & Downgrades, Winners & Losers.
January 10, 2011
OMV: Moody´s Warns Against Downgrade
The Austrian energy group has to refinance its acquisitions in Turkey and Tunisia. The American rating agency puts pressure on OMV.
January 10, 2011
S&T: New Investors in Sight
S&T, the software company undergoing massive difficulties located in Austria might get an Indian investor soon.
January 7, 2011
OMV: Market Predicts Capital Increase
Due to acquisitions and the rating situation, analysts expect a capital increase of Austria's energy group.
January 7, 2011
Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2011-01-07)
Daily News-Flash from the Vienna Stock Exchange: Upgrades & Downgrades, Winners & Losers.
January 7, 2011
Analysts: Outstanding Forecasts For ATX
According to analysts, the Austrian Stock Index ATX will continue its strong upward trend in 2011. Double-digit growth rates are expected.
January 7, 2011
OMV Expands in Tunisia
OMV acquires Tunisian Exploration and Production (E&P) subsidiaries of Pioneer Natural Resources for $ 800m plus working capital.
January 6, 2011
JoWood Sues Former Shareholder
Vienna Stock Exchange listed JoWooD Entertainment AG today filed a law suit demanding payment of an amount of € 2.36m plus interest.
January 5, 2011
Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2011-01-05)
Daily News-Flash from the Vienna Stock Exchange: Upgrades & Downgrades, Winners & Losers.
January 5, 2011
Satisfaction at CEE Stock Exchange Group
The CEE Stock Exchange Group (CEESEG) looks back at a “busy and successful year 2010”.
January 5, 2011
CEE Stocks to Climb by 20% in 2011
Erste Group analysts recommend: stock picking rather than sector allocation. 2011 to be a positive year for equity investments.
January 5, 2011
MEL: Demand for Higher Quota against Meinl
A lawyer representing the investors calls for an increase of the quota on the occasion of the compromise between Meinl Bank and former MEL investors from 35% to 70%.
January 5, 2011
Wolf Theiss Starts Advice For Basel III
In response to the challenges presented by Basel III, the Austrian consulting company has formed a special "Basel III Task Force".
January 4, 2011
Immofinanz Acquires 49% in EHL
The Austrian real estate companies Immofinanz and EHL Immobilien GmbH agree to long-term cooperation.
January 4, 2011
Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2011-01-04)
Daily News-Flash from the Vienna Stock Exchange: Upgrades & Downgrades, Winners & Losers.
January 4, 2011
Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2011-01-03)
Daily News-Flash from the Vienna Stock Exchange: Upgrades & Downgrades, Winners & Losers.
January 3, 2011
New Responsibilities for the Financial Market Authority
As of 2011, the Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA) has to face new challenges. The focus is on the fight against money laundering.
January 3, 2011
Increase of Debts Slows Down at Asfinag
According to the Austrian motorway company Asfinag, austerity is slowly starting to show results.
January 3, 2011
The ATX Celebrates its 20th Anniversary
Despite long-term attractive returns of the ATX, Austrians are not eager to invest in shares.
January 3, 2011
Splitting-off at IT Service Provider Beko
The shareholders of the Austrian Beko Holding are about to decide a splitting-off of Cross Informatik GmbH. Besides, ownership structure of Beko will change.
December 31, 2010
Record performance for the ATX
The main index of the Vienna Stock Exchange managed to get into a top position in international comparisons. The losses caused by the crisis could be partially offset.
December 30, 2010
Analysts Expect ATX to Underperform in January
The main index of the Vienna Stock Exchange experienced a strong rally in December. Thus, ATX outperformed compared to other European indices.
December 30, 2010
Stronach Sells Shares to Magna
The founder and long-time Chairman of the board of the Austria-Canadian Magna Group, Frank Stronach, only holds 5.14% now.
December 30, 2010
ÖVAG: Sales Process of East-holding is Under Way
For the coming year, the Austrian Voksbanken are planning to restructure the Group. A buyer is currently being sought for the East-holding.
December 30, 2010
Bank Austria CEO Cernko: Austrian Banks Fight Securities Tax
The CEO of Bank Austria, Willibald Cernko, was interviewed by the newspaper “Kurier”. He announced that Austrian Banks will call the Constitutional Court.
December 29, 2010
ATX Forecast 2011: High Yields, High Volatility
RLB Niederösterreich-Wien predicts a very good year for security investments and expects double-digit yields.
December 29, 2010
Profits Increase for Banks in Austria
The profitability in the first three quarters of 2010 of Austrian banks shows continued strong growth.
December 29, 2010
Raiffeisen Foresees a Weak Decade for Europe
RLB Niederösterreich-Wien expects hardly any economic growth, particularly in the euro countries. Austria is however relatively well positioned.
December 28, 2010
Analysts Predict Good Year for ATX
According to analysts, the Vienna Stock Exchange will experience a favourable performance in 2011. However, 2011 won´t surpass 2010.
December 27, 2010
Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2010-12-23)
Daily News-Flash from the Vienna Stock Exchange: Upgrades & Downgrades, Winners & Losers.
December 23, 2010
Good Prospects for the Vienna Stock Exchange
According to the analysts, the upward trend due to good economic data and corporate earnings on the Vienna Stock Exchange will continue.
December 22, 2010
Foundations: Greater Legal Certainty for Founders
A new amendment to Austrian private foundations law allows more clarity for private founders.
December 22, 2010
AAA Rating Confirmed for Austria
The rating agency Standard & Poor’s; leaves Austria’s credit status unchanged.
December 22, 2010
OMV Closes Acquisition of 54.14% in Petrol Ofisi
OMV, an Austrian energy group, completed the acquisition of a 54.14% stake in Petrol Ofisi A.S.
December 22, 2010