Nestlé

The Swiss benchmark closed with a small gain (up 0.1% to 14,321 points), supported by defensive heavyweights such as Nestlé, Roche and Novartis, which rose by up to 1.8%. Weighing on the market were geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and rising bond yields; Brent traded at around $92 a barrel. Selected stocks: Basilea climbed 10% after strong half-year results and an upgraded full-year forecast, Huber+Suhner fell 11.4% after reporting results, and PSP Swiss Property eased slightly. » Plus sur finanzen.net

Nestle is developing products tailored to consumers taking GLP-1 weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy, using AI and nutritional science to analyse clinical research and identify nutrient combinations. The company is focusing on mitigating side effects of rapid weight loss—like muscle loss and skin changes—by adding ingredients such as collagen and patented micronutrient combinations to boost muscle and skin health. Nestle has launched targeted products including Boost Advanced Nutrition Shake and Milo PRO High Protein, and uses AI platforms to speed research, predict consumer responses and monitor trends. Some nutrition experts question the need for specialised packaged products versus whole foods, but Nestle expects a growing market as GLP-1 usage expands. » Plus sur yahoo.com

Russian company KS Logistika has asked President Vladimir Putin to place five Nestlé entities in Russia under temporary administration, which reports say could be a first step toward a change of ownership. The government plans to review the request by year-end. Nestlé says it has not been contacted so far, its plants continue to operate and withdrawal is not being considered; Russia accounts for around 2 percent of group sales. The report weighed on Nestlé’s stock, which fell 1.6 percent in the morning to 79.70 francs. » Plus sur faz.net