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Gloomy Growth Prospects for Austria
Bank Austria cuts its growth prospects for Austria. Instead of a GDP growth of 2.0% in 2013, the analysts now expect economic growth to reach 1.5%.
June 16, 2012
Austrian Central Bank Expects Economic Stabilization
Austria´s budget deficit is expected to decrease, the economic growth should increase slightly.
June 11, 2012
Slow Growth in First Quarter
In the first three months of 2012, the Austrian economy grew by 0.3% against the prior quarter. The outlook is very cautious.
June 9, 2012
Optimistic Economic Forecasts for Austria
According tot he Austrian Central Bank (OeNB), Austria´s economic growth will be substantially above the European average.
June 8, 2012
Insolvencies: Stable Development Expected
In 2012, the number of Austrian business insolvencies is expected to remain stable. Whereas in Germany and the U.S. insolvencies are decreasing, Southern Europe faces a vast increase.
June 5, 2012
Different Economic Dynamics Among Austrian Provinces
In 2011, Styria achieved the highest economic growth rate among the nine Austrian provinces. This year, Upper Austria is expected to lead the ranking.
June 4, 2012
Zumtobel Expects Difficult Financial Year
Harald Sommerer, CEO oft he Austrian lighting company Zumtobel awaits a difficult financial year 2012/13.
June 1, 2012
Slow Growth in Austrian Industry
In 2012, the Austrian economy is expected to grow by 0.8%. The overall uncertainty remains, optimism in the Austrian industrial sector shrinks.
June 1, 2012
Erste Group: Poland and Ukraine Benefit from Euro 2012
EURO 2012 investments helped to boost investments in both countries. € 30.2bn invested whereof approx. 90% spent on infrastructure in Poland & Ukraine.
May 26, 2012
Conwert: Decline in Earnings Expected
Analysts of Erste Group and RCB (Raiffeisen Centrobank) predice a decrease in net income and rental income at the Austrian real estate company.
May 26, 2012
Nowotny: „Austria is Safe“
The governor of Austria´s Central Bank (OeNB) Ewald Nowotny asserts that the economic stability in Austria is substantially better than in other regions of the Eurozone.
May 23, 2012
CA Immo: Rise in Rental Income Expected
Tomorrow, the Austrian real estate company presents its results for the first quarter of 2012. Analysts predict a rise in revenues and earnings.
May 21, 2012
RBI: Rise in Earnings Predicted
The Austrian Raiffeisen Bank International will report its first quarter results on May 24. A 94% increase in earnings is expected.
May 18, 2012
Economic Indicator: Slow Recovery Expected
The Bank Austria business indicator indicates a slight upward trend. In the second quarter, economic growth is expected to reach 0.2%.
May 16, 2012
Voestalpine: Lower Net Income Expected
As the steel price is expected to rise, voestalpine´s steel division has favorable prospects. The profit level of 2010/11 will not be reached.
May 14, 2012
Telekom Austria: Crucial Shareholder Meeting Comes Closer
On May 23, Telekom Austria holds its next annual general meeting. The new shareholder Ronny Pecik will enter the supervisory board. Conflicts are built in.
May 12, 2012
Strong Growth in Austrian Consulting Industry
The Austrian consulting industry created 6.2% of Austria´s GDP in 2011. The revenue of the industry went up by 9.2%.
May 10, 2012
AT&S: Declining Profit Expected
The Austrian producer of semiconductors is epxected to achieve stagnating revenues and declining net income.
May 9, 2012
Lenzing´s Earnings May Fall Considerably
Analysts of Erste Group and RCB (Raiffeisen Centrobank) expect the Austrian fiber producer to record a substantial cut in operating profits.
May 8, 2012
Again Losses at Wienerberger
Analysts of Erste Group, RCB (Raiffeisen Centrobank) and UBS expect the Austrian brick manufacturer to widen losses.
May 8, 2012
Declining Results at Polytec Expected
Due to the sale of the interior business, he Austrian automotive supplier´s revenue is anticipated to decrease by 40.4%.
May 7, 2012
OMV: Rise in Revenues and Earnings Awaited
Analysts expect the Austrian oil and gas company to record substantially improved results. Profits should rise by 57.5%.
May 7, 2012
Improved Business Atmosphere in CESEE Region
According to a survey by OeKB (Oesterreichische Kontrollbank), expectations of investors are beyond the level of January. Austrian exports to the CESEE region may increase.
May 4, 2012
Austrian Industry Maintains Recovery
On the one hand: strong employment growth was observed. On the other: falling orders and suggest a tough few months ahead for industry.
April 28, 2012
Erste Group Expected to Record Lower Profits
In the first quarter of 2012, the Austrian banking group will register weaker results compared to the first three months of 2011.
April 28, 2012
Austrian Economy on Moderate Growth Course
Bank Austria Forecasts table growth until summer followed by chances of an upswing. Austria could achieve GDP growth of 0.8 percent in 2012 and 2 percent in 2013.
April 16, 2012
Good Prospects for ATX
According to Paul Severin at Erste Asset Management, Austrian equities may face a significant upward trend.
April 12, 2012
Telecommunication Industry Faces Declining Revenues
Telekom Austria´s CEO Hannes Ametsreiter forecasts declining revenues and profits at the Austrian telecommunication industry. For his own company, Ametsreiter is slightly optimistic.
April 11, 2012
Austria and CEE: Slight Upward Trend
Real GDP in CEE to grow by 2.6 per cent in 2012, while GDP in eurozone set to shrink by 0.5 per cent. Austrian GDP to expand by 0.3 per cent.
April 10, 2012
WIFO Forecasts Economic Stabilization
The Austrian Institute of Economic Research (WIFO) expects a slight improvement in the Austrian economic development. Upward indicators become more significant.
March 9, 2012
High Losses for Erste Group Expected
Although Erste Group has to report high losses for its financial year 2011, analysts are optimistic for 2012. Business in Romania and Hungary is expected to improve.
February 28, 2012
Verbund: Analysts Expect Mixed Results
Analysts anticipate a rise in earnings and sales at the Austrian energy supplier. EBITDA and profits are expected to decline.
February 28, 2012
Spring Boost for Austrian Industry?
Bank Austria's Purchasing Managers' Index in February confirms trend reversal. A strong production growth thanks to solid gains in foreign orders is observed.
February 28, 2012
EVN: Rise in Sales, Decline in Profits Expected
The Austrian energy company will publish its results for the first quarter on February 28. Earnings should rise, profits should fall, RCB estimates.
February 24, 2012
„Vienna Is One of the Most Undervalued Stock Exchange in the World“
According to the investment funds manager Alois Wögerbauer, Vienna has a huge upside potential.
January 12, 2012
Cautious Optimism at Young Entrepreneurs
In spite of the pessimistic economic outlook, Austrian young entrepreneurs feel to be well prepared.
January 3, 2012
ATX: Erste Group is Optimistic
After a 36% decrease in 2011, Erste Group´s analysts state that the Austrian Traded Index has an upside potential up to 2,100 points in 2012.
December 14, 2011
Zumtobel: Analysts Expect Decline in Results
The Austrian lighting manufacturer will record a decline in profits, but a rise in sales, analysts state.
December 3, 2011
Vienna International Airport: Low Profits Expected
After a profit warning last week, the Viennese airport will only report small profits in the first nine months, analysts say unanimously.
November 22, 2011
Analysts Expect Good Results for Kapsch TrafficCom
The Austrian toll system supplier will increase sales as well as earnings in the third quarter, analysts say.
November 22, 2011
Economic Downturn Becomes More Obvious
Due to the strong development in the first half year, Austria´s economic growth will amount to 2.9% in 2011. However, for 2012 the growth rate will decrease significantly.
November 16, 2011
Lenzing: Strong Rise in Profits Expected
For analysts, the Austrian fiber manufacturer Lenzing will report highly satisfying results. Sales, earnings as well as profits should increase.
November 12, 2011
No Surprises Expected for Telekom Austria
UniCredit forecasts EBITDA of € 398m for the third quarter of Telekom Austria to Activities in Belarus are still seen as potential risk factor.
November 8, 2011
Wienerberger: Analysts See a Strong Rise in Results
The Austrian brick manufacturer will, according to analysts, report a substantial rise in sales and earnings. The figures will be presented the day after tomorrow.
November 7, 2011
Scepticism in Carinthian Industry
The current situation is satisfying in the Carinthian industry. However, for the future, many industrialists are less optimistic.
November 5, 2011
Andritz: Analysts Optimistic
The Austrian engineering and technology group Andritz is expected to report a significant rise in sales, earnings and profits.
November 5, 2011
BWT Wants to Become More Visible
The Austrian water technology company knows its main problem very well. Despite a solid business and a high degree of innovation, BWT is not very well-known.
November 1, 2011
Good Prospects for AMAG
The Austrian aluminum company expects satisfying results for the third quarter of 2011. Also analysts have high sales and profits estimations.
November 1, 2011
High Expectations for RHI
Analysts forecast a substantial rise in sales for the Austrian refractory manufacturer. However, profits should decline, analysts state.
October 29, 2011
Declining Profits for ATX Companies
Analysts expect Vienna-listed companies to report substantial lower profits. Even losses are feared.
October 24, 2011
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