Swiss stocks - Factors to watch on April 3

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ZURICH/BERLIN, April 3(Reuters) - Here are some of the main factors that may affect Swiss stocks on April 3:


CREDIT SUISSE TAKEOVER Switzerland's Federal Prosecutor has opened an investigation into the state-backed takeover of Credit Suisse by UBS Group , the office of the attorney general said on Sunday. Separately, Norges Bank Investment Management said it would vote against the re-election of Credit Suisse Chair Axel Lehmann and six other directors at the Swiss lender's annual general meeting on Tuesday. And Tages-Anzeiger reported that the bank created by the takeover is poised to reduce its workforce by 20-30%. ENERGY Switzerland plans to call for bids later this year to build new power plants that it expects will be connected to its energy grid in 2025 or 2026, Energy Minister Albert Rosti said, as the country tries to boost its energy reserves to prevent shortages. COMPANY STATEMENTS
*Credit Suisse Expands Sustainability Offering For Corporate Clients ANALYSTS' VIEWS ACCELLERON INDUSTRIES AG - CREDIT SUISSE RAISES TARGET PRICE TO CHF 25.6 FROM CHF 23.5 ALCON AG - CREDIT SUISSE RAISES TARGET PRICE TO CHF 85 FROM CHF 82


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Swiss March CPI MM due at 0630 GMT. Seen at 0.4% m/m Swiss March CPI YY due at 0630 GMT. Seen at 3.2% y/y Swiss March CPI NSA due at 0630 GMT. Swiss March manufacturing PMI due at 0730 GMT. Seen at 48.9 SNB data on Swiss sight deposits due at 0800 GMT
(Reporting by Zurich newsroom and Berlin Speed Desk)


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