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UBS said its core global wealth management unit brought in $8.5 billion in net new assets last quarter, with large outflows in the Americas offset by inflows elsewhere.
The growth was dented by a 2.5% decline in same-store sales due to lower transactions, partially offset by a higher average check.
The gains were partially offset by a 4% decrease in selling price.
Volume, or the number of products sold, declined from a year ago, as weakness in convenient foods offset gains in beverages.
From MarketWatch
The company pointed to strength in its oncology, respiratory, and cardiometabolic businesses, which was partially offset by weakness in vaccines.
From Barron's
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