BRUSSELS (dpa-AFX) - The Swiss stock market ended Thursday's session with a slight gain. Trading volume was on the light side and the mood among investors was rather subdued. Investors continue to digest the U.S. tax reform plan unveiled by Republican lawmakers and President Donald Trump.
The Swiss Market Index increased by 0.15 percent Thursday and finished at 9,112.16. The Swiss Leader Index climbed 0.41 percent and the Swiss Performance Index added 0.26 percent.
Shares of SGS surged 4.8 percent after Morgan Stanley rated the stock an 'Overweight' and increase its price target.
Aryzta increased by 2.8 percent, while Vifor Pharma finished higher by 2.5 percent. Swatch advanced 1.4 percent and Geberit added 1.3 percent.
Swiss Life rose 1.3 percent and Zurich Insurance gained 1.2 percent and Bâloise added 0.9 percent. UBS finished up by 0.2 percent, while Credit Suisse dipped 0.1 percent.
Among the index heavyweights, Novartis and Roche ended the day higher by 0.2 percent each. Meanwhile, Nestlé shares weakened by 0.6 percent.
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