This analysis was first published in SvD Näringsliv, in Swedish, on April 15th, 2024. This piece was translated from Swedish by Claude. Some phrasing may differ from a human translation. Countries and regions are racing to stake their position in the explosive AI development. But when it comes to infrastructure, Sweden appears to have already given up. It looks like a circuit board in a desert — at least when you view the satellite images. […]
This analysis was first published in SvD Näringsliv, in Swedish, on February 26th, 2024. This piece was translated from Swedish by Claude. Some phrasing may differ from a human translation. Kinnevik is selling Tele2 for 13 billion kronor, but the investment company’s transformation sits uneasily with its history. The risks of the chosen path are enormous. Will the owners dare to continue? Sharp pivots and high risk. These have been among Kinnevik’s hallmarks since the […]
This analysis was first published in SvD Näringsliv, in Swedish, on February 20th, 2024. This piece was translated from Swedish by Claude. Some phrasing may differ from a human translation. An extremely strong macro trend in beauty and skincare. An extremely well-known entrepreneur. While other companies are fighting for survival, cosmetics brand Caia is swimming against the current. Rumours of a sale are circulating once again. “Beauty is an experience — and people are obsessed […]
This analysis was first published in SvD Näringsliv, in Swedish, on December 11th, 2023. This piece was translated from Swedish by Claude. Some phrasing may differ from a human translation. After years of disappointing shareholders, Schibsted’s news operations are to be delisted. What was once a sideline — the marketplaces — has now taken over the company entirely. In 1948, Swedish entertainer Karl Gerhard sang a cheerful little melody with the line: “We make up […]
This analysis was first published in SvD Näringsliv, in Swedish, on December 1st, 2023. This piece was translated from Swedish by Claude. Some phrasing may differ from a human translation. Small investors are being wiped out as major shareholders step in to rescue Viaplay with new money. And one recently arrived owner is conspicuously absent from the new shareholder list: Norwegian media group Schibsted. More than six hours after the deadline, Viaplay’s latest quarterly report […]
This analysis was first published in SvD Näringsliv, in Swedish, on November 28th, 2023. This piece was translated from Swedish by Claude. Some phrasing may differ from a human translation. Viaplay is pushing back its quarterly figures once again. All focus is now on which owners will step forward and want to reshape the company. When listed companies report their quarterly figures, the conversation usually turns to how they have performed against market expectations. The […]
This analysis was first published in SvD Näringsliv, in Swedish, on November 27th, 2023. This piece was translated from Swedish by Claude. Some phrasing may differ from a human translation. Two realities collide as Tesla sues the Swedish state. The American challenger is used to going its own way — and is unlikely to yield even to Sweden’s powerful unions. A three-metre inflatable rat is standing on a pavement in San Francisco. It looks, to […]
This column was first published in SvD Näringsliv, in Swedish, on March 25th, 2021. This piece was translated from Swedish by Claude. Some phrasing may differ from a human translation. The EU and the US are currently getting ready to regulate the digital world. But Apple’s latest giant reform shows that the tech giants still rule almost unrestricted in their market, writes Björn Jeffery. Those who waited to hear about the EU and the “game of […]
This analysis was first published in SvD Näringsliv, in Swedish, on October 29th, 2020. This piece was translated from Swedish by Claude. Some phrasing may differ from a human translation. Unintentionally funny translations and poorly rounded prices. But those who base their conclusions on linguistic details have not only misunderstood what type of creature that has landed among the Swedish e-commerce players. They have also underestimated Amazon. “Men’s luggage compartment” instead of boxer shorts. “Waist […]
