Stock Movers UBS Jumps, Standard Chartered Rises, Adidas Up
Dec 12, 2025
Louise Moon, a Bloomberg reporter with expertise in European markets and banking, dives into the latest trends impacting UBS, Standard Chartered, and Adidas. She highlights UBS's shares skyrocketing after lawmakers proposed easing capital demands, creating excitement in the market. Standard Chartered gains traction following a buy upgrade from Goldman Sachs, thanks to improving profitability. Lastly, she connects Lululemon's strong outlook to a bullish sentiment for Adidas, suggesting continued sales strength ahead.
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Swiss Lawmakers' UBS Capital Pivot
- Swiss lawmakers proposed letting UBS use AT1 bonds instead of equity to meet capital requirements.
- That proposal eased investor fears and sent UBS shares to a 17-year intraday high.
Proposal Could End UBS-Government Standoff
- The capital proposal may resolve a standoff between UBS and the Swiss government over large new capital demands.
- It addresses tensions born from Credit Suisse's collapse and Switzerland's worries about big global banks.
Watch Analyst Upgrades In Banking
- Monitor analyst revisions for banking stocks as they can drive regional moves and rerate expectations.
- Goldman Sachs' upgrade of Standard Chartered to buy lifted shares on expectations of improved profitability and guidance.