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Alcon Completes $750 Million Share Repurchase Program
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Alcon Inc., the global leader in eye care dedicated to helping people see brilliantly, today announced the completion of its $750 million share repurchase program, which commenced on April 1, 2025. In aggregate, 9,301,877 registered shares were acquired on the SIX Swiss Exchange, representing 1.9% of the current share capital of Alcon Inc. The t...
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Alcon (SIX/NYSE: ALC), the global leader in eye care dedicated to helping people see brilliantly, today terminated its definitive merger agreement with STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ: STAA) announced on August 5, 2025. “Throughout this process we remained disciplined with our views on price and risk. Moving forward, our refractive strategy is un...
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Alcon (SIX/NYSE: ALC) CEO David Endicott will present at the 2026 J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 8:15 a.m. PST. A live webcast of the conference will be available at investor.alcon.com/news-and-events/events-and-presentations. About Alcon Alcon helps people see brilliantly. As the global leader in eye care...
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Defender Capital Reiterates Intention to Vote AGAINST STAAR Surgical's Proposed Sale to Alcon Inc.
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Expresses Disappointment in the Board's and Management's Continued Pursuit of Ill-advised DealCHARLOTTE, N.C., Dec. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Defender Capital ("Defender" or "we"), a long-term shareholder of STAAR Surgical Company ("STAAR" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: STAA) owning approximately 1.5% of the Company's outstanding common stock, today is...
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Alcon Announces Amended Merger Agreement with STAAR Surgical
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Alcon (SIX/NYSE: ALC), the global leader in eye care dedicated to helping people see brilliantly, today announced that it has entered into an amended merger agreement for the acquisition of STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ: STAA, “STAAR”), the global leader in phakic IOLs with the EVO family of Implantable Collamer® Lenses (EVO ICL™) for vision corr...
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Alcon Delivers Solid Third-Quarter 2025 Results with Accelerated Growth in Equipment and Ocular Health; Unity VCS Momentum Builds
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Alcon (SIX/NYSE:ALC), the global leader in eye care, reported its financial results for the three and nine month periods ending September 30, 2025. For the third quarter of 2025, sales were $2.6 billion, up 6% on a reported basis and up 5% on a constant currency basis1, as compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Alcon reported diluted e...
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Alcon Releases Investor Discussion Materials Reinforcing Certain Value of Merger Proposal for STAAR Stockholders
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Alcon (SIX/NYSE: ALC), the global leader in eye care, today announced that it has filed an investor presentation in support of the proposed acquisition of STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ: STAA) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Alcon plans to initiate outreach to STAAR stockholders and the presentation highlights key considera...
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Defender Capital ("Defender" or "we"), a long-term shareholder of STAAR Surgical Company ("STAAR" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: STAA) owning approximately 1.5% of the Company's outstanding common stock, today issued the following statement outlining its opposition of the...
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Alcon Announces New Time and Motion Study Results Supporting Superior Efficiency* for Cataract and Vitreoretinal Surgery with UNITY VCS
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Alcon (SIX/NYSE: ALC), the global leader in eye care dedicated to helping people see brilliantly, announced results from time and motion studies demonstrating superior efficiency* with UNITY® Vitreoretinal Cataract System (VCS) for vitreoretinal and cataract surgery compared to CONSTELLATION® Vision System and CENTURION® Vision System with ACTIVE...
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Alcon (SIX/NYSE: ALC), the global leader in eye care dedicated to helping people see brilliantly, will present compelling scientific data at the 43rd Congress of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS) in Copenhagen, Denmark from 12-15 September. During the meeting, Alcon will showcase groundbreaking cataract, refractive a...
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Alcon (SIX/NYSE: ALC) CEO David Endicott will present at the 2025 Baird Global Healthcare Conference on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at 9:05 a.m. ET. A live webcast of the conference will be available at investor.alcon.com/news-and-events/events-and-presentations. About Alcon Alcon helps people see brilliantly. As the global leader in eye car...
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Alcon Reports Second-Quarter 2025 Results, Launched Tryptyr and Announced Acquisition of STAAR Surgical
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Alcon (SIX/NYSE:ALC), the global leader in eye care, reported its financial results for the three and six month periods ending June 30, 2025. For the second quarter of 2025, sales were $2.6 billion, up 4% on a reported basis and up 3% on a constant currency basis1, as compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Alcon reported diluted earnin...
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Alcon Underscores Benefits of Its IOLs and Cataract Surgical Equipment at APACRS
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Alcon, the global leader in eye care dedicated to helping people see brilliantly, today announced a strong presence at the 37th Asia-Pacific Association of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (APACRS) Annual Meeting. APACRS will be held at Mahatma Mandir Convention and Exhibition Centre (MMCEC) in Ahmedabad, India from August 21-23, 2025. The company...
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Artificial Intelligence Influence in Ophthalmology Industry Projected to Create a Billion Dollar Revenue Opportunity
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MarketNewsUpdates News Commentary NEW YORK, July 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a report from Research And Markets, the AI in Ophthalmology Market was valued at USD 209.23 million in 2024, and is projected to reach USD 1.36 billion by 2030, rising at a CAGR of 36.79%. The rising prevalence of eye diseases, advancements in imaging technolog...
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MarketNewsUpdates News Commentary NEW YORK, July 22, 2025 /CNW/ -- According to a report from Research And Markets, the AI in Ophthalmology Market was valued at USD 209.23 million in 2024, and is projected to reach USD 1.36 billion by 2030, rising at a CAGR of 36.79%. The rising prevalence of eye diseases, advancements in imaging technology, and...
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MarketNewsUpdates News Commentary NEW YORK, July 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a report from Research And Markets, the AI in Ophthalmology Market was valued at USD 209.23 million in 2024, and is projected to reach USD 1.36 billion by 2030, rising at a CAGR of 36.79%. The rising prevalence of eye diseases, advancements in imaging technolog...
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Alcon’s Latest Breakthrough Surgical Technology, Unity VCS, receives Health Canada approval
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Alcon, the global leader in eye care dedicated to helping people see brilliantly, today announced that UNITY® Vitreoretinal Cataract System (VCS) has received Health Canada approval. This innovation is the first to be introduced from Alcon’s highly anticipated Unity portfolio. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: ht...
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Alcon to Acquire LumiThera and Its Photobiomodulation Device for the Treatment of Early and Intermediate Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
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Alcon (SIX/NYSE: ALC), the global leader in eye care dedicated to helping people see brilliantly, today announced its intention to acquire LumiThera, Inc., a leader in light-based innovations for ophthalmology, and its PBM device for the treatment of early and intermediate dry AMD.1 LumiThera’s PBM is the only device that has demonstrated meaningf...
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Alcon Canada Earns Global Recognition as a Top Employer
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Alcon, the global leader in eye care dedicated to helping people see brilliantly, today announced that Alcon Canada has been certified as a Top Employer in Canada by the Top Employers Institute, a recognized authority on identifying excellence in people practices and workplace culture. Being certified as a Top Employer showcases Alcon Canada’s c...
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Alcon Introduces Clareon PanOptix Pro in Canada, Delivering the Lowest Light Scatter of any Trifocal IOL
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Alcon (SIX/NYSE: ALC), the global leader in eye care dedicated to helping people see brilliantly, today announced the approval of Clareon® PanOptix® Pro intraocular lens (IOL) for cataract patients in Canada. PanOptix Pro leverages proprietary ENLIGHTEN® NXT Optical technology which delivers the lowest light scatter and highest reported light util...
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Alcon Announces FDA Approval of TRYPTYR (acoltremon ophthalmic solution) 0.003% for the Treatment of the Signs and Symptoms of Dry Eye Disease
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Alcon (SIX/NYSE: ALC), the global leader in eye care dedicated to helping people see brilliantly, today announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved TRYPTYR® (acoltremon ophthalmic solution) 0.003%, formerly known as AR-15512, for the treatment of signs and symptoms of Dry Eye Disease (DED).3 TRYPTYR is a first-in-class TRPM8...
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Alcon Reports First-Quarter 2025 Results and Launches Transformational Change in Ophthalmic Surgery with Unity VCS
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Alcon (SIX/NYSE:ALC), the global leader in eye care, reported its financial results for the three months ending March 31, 2025. For the first quarter of 2025, sales were $2.5 billion, flat on a reported basis and up 3% on a constant currency basis1, as compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Alcon reported diluted earnings per share of...
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Alcon Announces Results of 2025 Annual General Meeting
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Alcon Inc. (SIX/NYSE: ALC), the global leader in eye care dedicated to helping people see brilliantly, today announced the approval of all proposed resolutions at its 2025 Annual General Meeting (“AGM”). A total of 332,704,408 shares with a nominal value of CHF 0.04 each, representing an aggregate nominal value of CHF 13,308,176.32, were represen...
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Alcon Elevates Vitreoretinal and Cataract Surgery for Superior Efficiency* with UNITY VCS and UNITY CS
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Alcon, the global leader in eye care dedicated to helping people see brilliantly, today announced the launch of the UNITY® Vitreoretinal Cataract System (VCS) and UNITY® Cataract System (CS). The new, versatile platform offers two configurations, a combined console (VCS) as well as a standalone cataract system (CS). This platform is designed to de...
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Alcon Publishes Agenda for 2025 Annual General Meeting
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Alcon (SIX/NYSE: ALC), the global leader in eye care, will hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on May 6, 2025. Alcon is pleased to welcome shareholders to its third in-person AGM since becoming an independent, standalone company. The company looks forward to hearing directly from its shareholders at this open format meeting. Alcon's Board of D...
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Alcon Expands Leadership in IOL Innovation with Clareon PanOptix Pro, Delivering Best-in-Class Light Utilization and Less Light Scatter
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Alcon (SIX/NYSE: ALC), the global leader in eye care dedicated to helping people see brilliantly, announced today the introduction of Clareon® PanOptix® Pro intraocular lens (IOL) for cataract patients in the U.S. PanOptix Pro leverages proprietary ENLIGHTEN® NXT Optical technology which delivers the highest reported light utilization of any trifo...
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Alcon Acquires Majority Interest in Aurion Biotech, Inc. to Advance Innovative Cell Therapy for Corneal Endothelial Disease
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Alcon (SIX/NYSE: ALC), the global leader in eye care dedicated to helping people see brilliantly, today announced it has acquired a majority interest in Aurion Biotech, Inc., a clinical-stage company developing advanced cell therapies to treat eye diseases. Aurion will operate as a separate company with full support from Alcon to advance its clin...
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Alcon Announces CE Mark Approval and Commercialization of Clareon Vivity IOL in Europe, Expanding Visual Possibilities
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Alcon (SIX/NYSE: ALC), the global leader in eye care dedicated to helping people see brilliantly, today announced that Vivity®, the most widely implanted9 extended depth of focus (EDOF) intraocular lens (IOL), is now available on Alcon’s most advanced lens material—Clareon®.1 Clareon Vivity® received CE Mark and will commence commercial rollout in...
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Alcon Agrees to Acquire LENSAR, Inc.
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Alcon (SIX/NYSE: ALC), the global leader in eye care dedicated to helping people see brilliantly, and LENSAR, Inc. (NASDAQ: LNSR), a global medical technology company focused on advanced laser solutions for the treatment of cataracts, today announced the companies have entered into a definitive merger agreement through which Alcon intends to acqui...
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Alcon to Host 2025 Capital Markets Day
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Alcon (SIX/NYSE: ALC), the global leader in eye care, will host its 2025 Capital Markets Day on March 27, 2025, beginning at 8:00 a.m. CT. A live webcast of the event will be available at the following link: https://investor.alcon.com/news-and-events/events-and-presentations/event-details/2025/Alcons-2025-Capital-Markets-Day-2025-6w85_Spqte/defau...
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Alcon Canada Strengthens its Commitment to Astigmatic Patients with TOTAL30 for Astigmatism Expanded Parameters
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Alcon (SIX/NYSE: ALC), the global leader in eye care dedicated to helping people see brilliantly, today announced the availability of expanded parameters for TOTAL30® for Astigmatism, the first and only monthly replacement Water Gradient toric contact lens,1-3 delivering the same exceptionally comfortable wearing experience,5 now in a –2.75D cylin...
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Alcon (SIX/NYSE:ALC), the global leader in eye care, reported its financial results for the three and twelve month periods ending December 31, 2024. For the fourth quarter of 2024, sales were $2.5 billion, an increase of 6% on a reported and constant currency basis1, as compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Alcon reported diluted earn...
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Alcon Announces U.S. Launch of New SYSTANE PRO Preservative-Free, Revolutionizing Dry Eye Relief With Its Longest Lasting Formula Yet
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Alcon (SIX/NYSE: ALC), the global leader in eye care dedicated to helping people see brilliantly, today announced the U.S. launch of SYSTANE® PRO Preservative-Free (PF) as the latest over-the-counter eye drop in the company’s dry eye portfolio. SYSTANE PRO PF is the longest lasting eye drop in the SYSTANE portfolio with a unique triple action, pre...
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Alcon Announces U.S. Launch of Voyager DSLT, First-of-its-Kind Treatment for Glaucoma and Ocular Hypertension
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Alcon (SIX/NYSE: ALC), the global leader in eye care, dedicated to helping people see brilliantly, announced today the full U.S. commercial availability of Voyager™ DSLT, the first and only Direct Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty device (DSLT). Voyager DSLT is uniquely poised to accelerate the adoption of laser as a first-line therapy, unlocking th...
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Alcon (SIX/NYSE: ALC) CEO David Endicott will present at the 2025 J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. PST. A live webcast of the conference will be available at investor.alcon.com/news-and-events/events-and-presentations. About Alcon Alcon helps people see brilliantly. As the global leader in eye care...
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Alcon (SIX/NYSE:ALC), the global leader in eye care, reported its financial results for the three and nine month periods ending September 30, 2024. For the third quarter of 2024, sales were $2.4 billion, an increase of 6% on a reported and constant currency basis1, as compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Alcon reported diluted earnin...
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Alcon Debuts Groundbreaking PRECISION7, a One-Week Replacement Contact Lens to Start and End Every Week Fresh
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Alcon (SIX/NYSE: ALC), the global leader in eye care dedicated to helping people see brilliantly, today announced the U.S. launch of PRECISION7®, the only one-week replacement contact lens with the revolutionary 7-day ACTIV-FLO® System2 that provides 16 hours of outstanding comfort and precise vision, even on day 7.1 While nearly nine out of ten...
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Alcon Singapore Elevates Associate Experience with Inspiring Engagement Programs
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Alcon, the global leader in eye care dedicated to helping people see brilliantly, today announced that it has been named one of the ‘Best Employers in Singapore’ for the second consecutive year in addition to its recognition in 2021. This prestigious recognition underscores Alcon’s unwavering commitment to building a strong culture of excellence w...
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Alcon Innovations on Display at AAO 2024 Demonstrate Efficiency and Performance
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Alcon (SIX/NYSE: ALC), the global leader in eye care dedicated to helping people see brilliantly, will showcase its latest clinical data and product innovations at the upcoming American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) 2024 annual meeting. Ophthalmologists, surgical staff, researchers, and industry leaders can visit Alcon at booth #4008 for hands-on...
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Alcon Reports Second-Quarter 2024 Results with Strong Growth in Implantables and Contact Lenses
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Alcon (SIX/NYSE:ALC), the global leader in eye care, reported its financial results for the three and six month periods ending June 30, 2024. For the second quarter of 2024, sales were $2.5 billion, an increase of 3% on a reported basis and 6% on a constant currency basis1, as compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Alcon reported dilut...
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#11
How is the sector-specific mapping of messages carried out?
Categorization is based on structured metadata (e.g. ISIN, ticker, sector classification) and a combination of keyword analysis and GICS mapping. This ensures that all news is assigned to the correct sector and - if available - the correct sub-sector.
#12
Why is the materials sector particularly interesting for investors?
The Materials sector is closely linked to global industrial production and offers both cyclical growth opportunities and hedging opportunities against inflation and raw material shortages. In addition, many companies in this sector play a key role in future topics such as electromobility, the energy transition and sustainable building materials.
#13
What distinguishes this project from traditional financial information portals?
In contrast to generic portals, this project focuses exclusively and specifically on a particular sector. The advantage for interested investors: Sector-specific information, news, market movements and company profiles can be filtered and analyzed in a more targeted manner. This enables more in-depth research and greater relevance for thematic investment decisions.
#14
Are smaller companies also represented here or only large corporations?
The newsfeed takes into account both large caps and mid and small caps. As a clear mapping criterion is required in order to enable the most precise possible allocation to a cluster, the ISIN of the listed company is generally used for this purpose, provided that this can be made available or mapped via corresponding newsfeed parameters.
#15
How up-to-date are the displayed messages?
The content is updated regularly. The publication follows the publications of the information source, the NewsWire feeds of the underlying distributors. Incoming reports are automatically processed, classified and displayed on the page. Timestamps and source information ensure maximum transparency.
#16
Can I also filter the news by sub-sector?
Yes, this is a central feature of the site. Within a main sector, you can filter specifically for sub-sectors such as "Metals & Mining". For particularly popular industries or developments within a meta-sector, it is possible to deviate from standard clusters. Special categories with particular information value enable thematic analyses to be carried out even more precisely.
#17
Are there plans to process other metasectors in a similar way?
Yes, this financial information portal is part of an extensive project in which separate information portals are being created for all the main sectors. The aim is to provide investors with a systematic, sector-based research tool - regardless of index affiliation or provider perspective.
#18
Why do companies publish announcements via NewsWire services at all?
NewsWire services such as BusinessWire or PR Newswire fulfill a regulatory function: they enable companies to publish price-sensitive information publicly and without discrimination. In many countries, the use of such services is a prerequisite for fulfilling publication obligations under capital market law. They also enable companies to reach the media, analysts and investors in a targeted manner.
#19
Can private or inactive companies also appear in such notifications?
Generally not. The platform focuses exclusively on listed companies whose disclosures are based on regulatory requirements or corporate strategy measures. Although private or unlisted companies occasionally publish announcements, these are not systematically processed or classified here.
#20
What happens when a company changes its business model - does its sector classification also change?
Yes, as a rule - but not automatically. The responsible classification institutes (e.g. MSCI and S&P for GICS) regularly check the relevance and consistency of the classifications. If there is a significant change in a company's sales or profit profile, it may be reclassified to a different industry or even a different sector. This usually takes place after fixed review cycles or upon request.
#21
How is it ensured that a company is correctly categorized if it is active in several business areas?
The categorization is based on the dominant sales segment. If a company is active in several sectors but generates 70% of its turnover with chemical products, for example, it is assigned to the GICS sector "Materials" - even if it also has activities in the energy or transportation sector. In borderline cases, additional qualitative assessment criteria apply.
#22
Are there any legal risks in the further use of the displayed content?
The content comes from public sources, but is partially subject to copyright protection - particularly with regard to text structure and layout. The excerpts and links provided on this portal are made within the scope of permitted use (e.g. right to quote or editorial processing). However, commercial use by third parties is not permitted without the express permission of the original providers.
#23
Who can I contact if I have general questions or legal concerns?
A central contact point is available for general inquiries, information on company recordings, compliance issues or copyright-relevant aspects. In rare cases, for example in the case of erroneously published information or justified requests for deletion, a review and, if necessary, removal from the public feed can take place. Please only use the official contact option in the legal notice or at the bottom of the page.
#24
Is advertising or third-party content also displayed on the portal?
Yes, in defined areas the portal can display advertising content or product-specific information from third parties - for example on sector-related financial services, research offers or trading platforms. This content is clearly marked as advertising or partner information and is separate from the editorial or automatically processed company news.
#26
Can I give feedback on the platform or submit suggestions?
Absolutely - feedback is expressly welcome. The platform is an open information service that is continuously being developed. Comments on functionality, data quality, usability or thematic extensions help to optimize the service for the benefit of users. You can submit your suggestions informally via the contact page or special feedback forms.
#27
I am an information provider - can I cooperate with the portal?
Yes, the portal is open to content-related, technical or editorial cooperation, provided that this contributes to the quality, relevance or dissemination of the offering. If you offer content, interfaces or services that could be useful in the context of stock market-related information, we would be pleased to hear from you. The platform offers flexible integration options and a professional environment for quality-assured content.
#28
Can the platform technology also be used for other applications or partners?
Yes, the platform is based on a modular, scalable infrastructure that can be adapted to different information contexts and industry models. Technical components such as data aggregation, structuring logic, classification mechanisms and semantic filters can also be made available for external projects or individual applications on request. Please contact us for cooperation or license models.
#29
Can the underlying company data also be licensed or reused?
Structured access to selected master data of listed companies - such as GICS mapping, ISIN mapping, news feeds or metadata filters - is generally possible. The offer is aimed in particular at information service providers, research platforms or data-driven financial applications. Data can be provided via defined interfaces (e.g. API) or exportable formats, depending on the intended use and license framework.
#30
What forms of cooperation with external partners are conceivable?
Basically open. Possible forms of cooperation range from technical integrations and shared data models to content syndication or white label solutions. Partnerships with institutions that are looking for access to quality-assured data, dynamically structured news or sector-specific analyses - for example in the FinTech, media or research environment - are particularly interesting. We look forward to hearing from business development or product management departments.
#31
Why does this portal differ technically and conceptually from other information offerings?
Because no one from outside the industry is trying to understand the financial market here - but because the know-how comes from the heart of the financial world. The technical platform was developed by a team that combines in-depth market knowledge with innovative system design. The result: information architecture with real relevance, not shop window technology.
#32
What makes the technical solution particularly interesting for operators of their own financial portals?
In addition to high adaptability, the platform impresses with its modular structure and the consistent implementation of industry-specific logic - from GICS mapping to metadata filtering. For providers who operate their own information portals, sector-specific data structures, news feeds or visualizations can be quickly integrated on this basis - either as a white label, API module or embedded solution.
#33
Why can a collaboration go beyond traditional development services?
Because we don't just program, we think: The technological implementation is based on a deep understanding of market cycles, regulations, data formats and investor needs. Anyone who cooperates with this platform benefits from a sparring partner at eye level - both technically and professionally. This creates added value that goes far beyond pure IT expertise.
#34
Note on copyright and the processing of original content
The corporate news presented on this information portal is based on publicly accessible sources such as BusinessWire, GlobeNewswire, PR Newswire or comparable news services. The content is processed as part of an automated or editorially supported structuring process without changing, shortening or reinterpreting the content of the original information. This is so-called "as is" information, the form and content of which corresponds to the originally published announcement. The rights to the original texts remain unrestrictedly with the respective publishers or copyright holders. This portal merely assumes a structural categorization and allocation within the framework of a news-journalistic offer. Independent commercial reuse, systematic reproduction or other use of the content by third parties is only permitted within the framework of the statutory provisions or with the consent of the copyright holder.
About GICS Health
GICS Health is part of the GICS Eleven information portfolio, which focuses primarily on information from listed companies in the health sector. The sector classification serves as a guide to navigate quickly and conveniently through the latest industry-specific news. Individual peer group clusters complement the news offering.
About GICS Eleven

GICS Eleven (G11, GICS11) bundles topic-specific content and enables quick access to relevant information thanks to its gate function. The project is largely based on the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS®), which was developed by MSCI and Standard & Poor's and enables a breakdown into sectors. GICS® consists of 11 sectors, 24 industry branches, 69 industries and 158 sub-industries.

GICS® is a registered trademark of MSCI Inc. and S&P Dow Jones Indices.

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