Swiss stocks - Factors to watch on February 8

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ZURICH/BERLIN, Feb 8 (Reuters) - The Swiss blue-chip SMI was seen opening 0.6% higher at 11,306 points on Wednesday, according to premarket indications by bank Julius Baer . Here are some of the main factors that may affect Swiss stocks: GLENCORE Glencore's Antapaccay copper mine in Peru has resumed normal operations after closing for 11 days due to attacks by protesters in the South American nation. VONTOBEL HOLDING AG Swiss private bank Vontobel Holding said full year net profit fell 40% as it was hit by market turbulence and client uncertainty about making new investments last year. COMPANY STATEMENTS
*Julius Baer places 400 million euros of subordinated bonds
*Relief Therapeutics Holding SA files to withdraw U.S. IPO plans
*Meyer Burger concludes contract with Norsun for long-term supply of solar silicon wafers made in Europe ANALYSTS' VIEWS IDORSIA LTD - CREDIT SUISSE CUTS TARGET PRICE TO CHF 12.5 FROM CHF 15, JP MORGAN CUTS TARGET PRICE TO CHF 12.50 FROM CHF 15 JULIUS BAER GRUPPE AG - JEFFERIES RAISES TARGET PRICE TO CHF 70 FROM CHF 65 ECONOMY SNB US Dollar auction due at 1000 GMT. (Reporting by Zurich newsroom and Berlin Speed Desk)


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