India, Jan. 31 -- The Swiss market edged down marginally on Friday with stocks paring gains in late afternoon trade as investors chose to take some profits following a long winning streak. Data showing a stronger than expected jump in the nation's retail sales aided sentiment.
The benchmark SMI, which rose to 12,708.45 after an hour past noon, gave up gains as the day progressed and eventually settled at 12,597.09, recording a marginal loss of 7.45 points or 0.06%.
Straumann Holding, Nestle, Lonza Group and Adecco lost 1.2 to 1.75%. Schindler Ps, Kuehne + Nagel, Lindt & Spruengli, Zurich Insurance Group, Swiss Re, Givaudan and SGS ended moderately lower.
Swatch Group climbed 1.53%. Logitech International gained 1.35% and Partners Group c...