After an initial move into positive territory, the Stockholm Stock Exchange lost momentum to close with a slight decline on Friday. Corporate news flow included Elanders appointing a new CEO and Bioarctic announcing the potential for high royalty income from Leqembi sales.

At the close, the OMXS30 index was down 0.38 percent at 3,036.44. Shares worth approximately SEK 26.3 billion were traded on the Stockholm Stock Exchange.

The best performing major industry sector was consumer discretionary, which rose 1.03 percent. At the other end of the scale, basic materials lagged with a decline of 2.41 percent.

Among the leading shares included in the OMXS30 index, H&M B rose 2.1 percent while Evolution gained 1.6 percent. The worst performers were Boliden, down 5.6 percent, and SKF B, which fell 3.1 percent.

Research company Bioarctic's partner Eisai forecasts sales for the Alzheimer's drug Leqembi of JPY 143.5 billion, equivalent to approximately SEK 8.4 billion, for the 2026/2027 fiscal year. This represents a 63 percent increase compared to the previous year. For Bioarctic, sales are expected to generate royalty income of approximately SEK 880 million during the period. Bioarctic rose 0.4 percent.

Service company Elanders has appointed Florian Beck as the new President and CEO, effective September 1. He succeeds Magnus Nilsson, who is stepping down as he turns 60. Nilsson has served as CEO for 17 years. The stock closed unchanged.

Mining companies Boliden and Lundin Mining fell sharply. Prices were pressured by lower metal prices, which also affected other European mining stocks. Boliden dropped 5.6 percent and Lundin Mining fell 5.4 percent.

Technology company Sivers Semiconductors has published its annual report for 2025 and adjusted previously reported figures as part of preparations for a possible dual listing in the US. The adjustments, linked to alignment with US accounting standards, include revenue reallocations, changed inventory valuations, and impairments. The news followed Wednesday's market close. Sivers' shares retreated 1.7 percent on Friday.

Software company Enea is postponing the start of the share buyback program approved at the Annual General Meeting. The decision follows the company's updated strategy for 2026-2028, presented in November 2025, which aims to accelerate growth and further improve profitability. The news was released on Thursday when the exchange was closed. Enea's shares rose 3.8 percent.

Construction company Skanska has signed a contract for construction work for an unnamed customer worth approximately SEK 1.9 billion. The order will be included in the order intake for Skanska Sweden in the second quarter. Skanska's shares fell 2.2 percent.

Fasadgruppen's CFO Casper Tamm is retiring and will remain as an advisor at least until the end of the year to ensure a smooth handover. Magnus Blomberg, currently Group Controller and IR Manager, has been appointed acting CFO from June 1 and will also retain responsibility for investor relations. Fasadgruppen's shares increased 1.5 percent.

Investment company Flat Capital rose 8.8 percent after its main holding Klarna showed revenue growth of 44 percent in Q1.

Two fresh interim reports were noted in the flow.

Foodservice company Nordrest increased its EBITA result in Q1 to SEK 71 million, while net sales rose. Organic growth was 15.9 percent. The stock saw a decline of 2.9 percent.

Real estate company Tingsvalvet increased its income from property management to SEK 19.1 million. Rental income also rose. The stock climbed 2.9 percent.

Among today's equity recommendations, Goldman Sachs has upgraded Epiroc to buy (neutral) with a target price of SEK 315 (230). Epiroc's A-share retreated 0.4 percent.

BNP Paribas has resumed coverage of Evolution with an outperform rating and a target price of SEK 740. The stock rose 1.6 percent.

Aktiespararna upgraded Lime Technologies to buy. The stock climbed 2.2 percent.

Arctic initiated coverage of SSAB with a buy rating and a target price of SEK 110. The stock rose 0.1 percent.