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: Winners and Losers (2011-01-21)

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

January 22, 2011

Atrium Intends to Clarify Purported Event of Default

After the statement of the Austrian Meinl Bank to sue the real estate fund Atrium because of a “default of payment”, Atrium announces its point of view.

January 22, 2011

Upper Austrian Manufacturing Industry on Investment Course

AMAG and Lenzing show ambitions to be listed again on the Vienna Stock Exchange. Energie AG massively increases its investment budget.

January 21, 2011

Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2011-01-20)

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January 21, 2011

voestalpine: Increased Employee Participation Possible

For the CEO of the Austrian steel group, Wolfgang Eder, the increase of the participation from the current 13.3% to around 16% is envisaged.

January 21, 2011

Austria's AAA Credit Rating Confirmed

The U.S. rating agency Moody's confirms the Republic of Austria’s Triple-A rating. The outlook remains "stable".

January 21, 2011

Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2011-01-19)

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

January 20, 2011

Pröll is Against the Extension of the Euro Shield

The Austrian Finance Minister, Josef Pröll (ÖVP), called for stricter budget discipline and pronounces himself against a more extensive rescue shield

January 20, 2011

Weak Capital Base of Austrian Banks

According to the rating agency Standard & Poor's (S&P), Austria's major banks are equipped with very weak equity by international standards.

January 20, 2011

Life Insurance Continues in Demand

While Austrian private investors have less savings, rights to pensions and life insurances rise.

January 19, 2011

Record of Assets under Management for C-Quadrat

The investment fund was able to increase the managed assets in Austria by 26% to € 3.3bn. The volumne of new investments in 2010 amounts to € 804m.

January 19, 2011

Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2011-01-18)

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January 19, 2011

Citigroup Trades on Vienna Stock Exchange

Vienna Stock Exchange gives admission to trading of Citigroup Global Markets Limited, London (UK).

January 18, 2011

A-Tec Sells Subsidiary in Germany

Austrian A-Tec Industries AG has agreed to sell the German Doerries Scharmann group.

January 18, 2011

Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2011-01-17)

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January 18, 2011

Austria's Funds Showed a Plus in 2010

2010 was another year of gains for Austrian funds: of 1601 funds, 1464, showed a positive performance.

January 15, 2011

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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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January 4, 2011

Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2011-01-03)

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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