ZURICH/GDANSK, Nov 1 (Reuters) -Here are some of the main factors that may affect Swiss stocks on Friday:

UBS GROUP AG UBSG.S

It is too early to say how high new capital requirements should be for UBS under regulatory measures being discussed by authorities, Swiss Finance Minister Karin Keller-Sutter said on Thursday.

COMPANY STATEMENTS

UBS GROUP AG UBSG.S

UBS launches its first tokenized investment fund.

SFS GROUP AG SFSN.S

SFS Group will acquire Pro Fastening Systems Inc. As Of Nov. 1, 2024.

MOLECULAR PARTNERS AG MOLN.S

Molecular Partners expects total operating expenses of 65-70 million euros for 2024.

MEYER BURGER TECHNOLOGY AG MBTN.S

Meyer Burger is in talks with bondholders to inject fresh capital.

ANALYSTS' VIEWS

AVOLTA AG AVOL.S - JP Morgan raises target price to CHF 60 from CHF 58

ECONOMY

Swiss October inflation data due at 0730 GMT. Seen 0.0% m/m, +0.8% y/y.

Swiss September retail sales y/y due at 0730 GMT.

Swiss October manufacturing PMI due at 0830 GMT. Seen at 49.8.

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