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Roche aims to enter the weight-loss market, which has so far been dominated by Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk. New study data on the active ingredient enicepatide show significant weight loss and improved blood sugar control in people with diabetes. For Roche, the results represent an important step forward. The key factor now will be how the active ingredient performs in the further development process and in comparison to established competitors.

It is rare for Volkswagen’s Executive Board to spend an entire night negotiating with the labor union to reach an agreement on a restructuring plan of such far-reaching implications. In early September of this year, that is exactly what happened. The restructuring plan, with far-reaching consequences for employees and locations, was unanimously approved by the Board of Directors. This took place against the backdrop of a trend that extends beyond the borders of Wolfsburg: Chinese electric-car manufacturers are increasingly gaining market share with affordable electric vehicles in markets where Volkswagen and other German automakers have traditionally had a strong presence. Whether the new plan will be enough to make up for this shortfall remains to be seen in the coming years.

Rising defense spending is often associated with the procurement of vehicles, aircraft, or weapons systems. At the same time, the digital transformation of modern armed forces is gaining in importance. Software, data analysis, cybersecurity, and networked communication systems are becoming key components of military capabilities and are thus increasingly coming into focus from an investor’s perspective as well.

This week's focus is on the impact of rising oil and energy prices in light of increasing tensions between Iran and the United States over the Strait of Hormuz. Add to this the damage to energy infrastructure in the Gulf region and the outlook for US energy companies such as Chevron could improve by mid-2026. In the meantime, the reporting season for the first quarter of 2026 has gotten off to a good start in the US, with 88% of S&P 500® companies reporting positive earnings surprises so far.

Just a few years ago, Sandoz was known primarily as a generic drug specialist. Today, biosimilars are increasingly taking center stage. In the first half of 2026, they emerged as the company’s most important growth driver. While the traditional generic drug business faces price pressure, Sandoz is benefiting from a billion-dollar market that is rapidly gaining importance as numerous patents on biologic drugs expire.

For individuals who invest in Knock-Out products such as Warrants with Knock-Out or Mini Futures, it is crucial to know when and under what conditions their product can be knocked out. But what many do not know: The trading times of the underlying asset play a decisive role here. If the underlying is not a share or an index, the trading times of the underlying and the product may diverge.

Reverse convertibles offer investors the opportunity to profit from sideways movements in the price of an underlying asset, usually a share. Similar to a bond, a reverse convertible features a coupon that is fixed at the time of issue and is generally paid out at the end of its term. The repayment of the nominal amount, on the other hand, depends on the performance of the underlying asset. A predetermined price level (strike price) is of decisive importance here. If the price is at or above the strike price at the end of the term, the investor will receive the nominal amount back. If the price is below the exercise price on the maturity date, the investor will be delivered units of the underlying with the settlement type “physical delivery”, the value of which will usually be less than the nominal amount. Alternatively, a cash settlement is also possible.

Mini Futures provide investors with the opportunity to participate disproportionately, leveraging a smaller capital investment, in the price movement of an underlying asset. Long Mini Futures allow for betting on rising prices, while Short Mini Futures enable wagering on falling prices. These products have an unlimited term unless prematurely terminated by reaching the stop-loss level. Additionally, a wide range of asset classes such as stocks, indices, commodities, precious metals, interest instruments, currency pairs, and cryptocurrencies are available.

Warrants with Knock-Out provide investors with a leveraged participation in the performance of a financial asset. The leverage effect arises from the fact that less capital is required compared to a direct investment. Investors can speculate on both rising and falling prices with less capital invested. Various asset classes such as stocks, indices, commodities, precious metals, interest instruments, or currency pairs are available.

Warrants enable investors to participate disproportionally in the performance of the underlying with less invested capital than a direct investment. If investors expect prices to rise, they can position themselves with a Call warrant. Put warrants are available if prices are expected to decline. Additionally, warrants have a fixed maturity and a strike price. Investors can choose from a wide range of different asset classes such as stocks, indices, commodities, precious metals and currency pairs.