ZURICH, Sept 11 (Reuters) - Swiss shares were poised to open
marginally higher on Thursday, but concerns about the credit
crisis were likely to linger, dampening the mood.
The Swiss blue-chip index SMI<.SSMI> was indicated to rise
18 points to 7,139 points, according to data provided by bank
Clariden Leu.<CLPRE>
The following are some of the main factors expected to
affect Swiss stocks on Thursday:
CREDIT SUISSE <CSGN.VX>
Credit Suisse Group Finance (Guernsey) Ltd sold 64.3 billion
yen ($596.5 million) yen of Samurai bonds in three tranches,
lead manager Credit Suisse Securities said on Thursday.
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SWATCH GROUP <UHR.VX>
Swatch Group would buy a retailer in Europe, the Chairman of
the world's largest watchmaker was quoted as saying on Thursday,
but he ruled out the takeover of Junghans or investing in Peace
Mark.
For related news, click on [UHR.VX]
COMPANY STATEMENTS [CNR-CH]
* SWX Swiss Exchange to open investigation against Lonza
Group AG <LONN.VX> [LONN.VX-CH]
* Coltene <CLTN.S> announces share buyback of 50 million
Swiss francs ($44.37 million)
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