The Stockholm Stock Exchange is trading higher at midday on the last day of the week, mirroring developments seen on the leading European markets. Today's news flow includes updates on new banking regulations and a corporate acquisition.

As of 13:10, the OMXS30 index is up 0.66 percent at 3,226.45. Shares worth approximately 7.2 billion kronor have been traded on the Stockholm Stock Exchange.

Among the major industrial sectors, telecom is performing best with a 1.5 percent rise. On the other end, consumer discretionary is at the bottom, down 0.6 percent.

Among the leading stocks included in the OMXS30 index, Boliden is up 2.7 percent while Ericsson B has gained 2.3 percent. The weakest performer is H&M B, down 0.8 percent, while SKF B is down 0.7 percent.

Streaming company Viaplay is surging on the stock market after signing a multi-year agreement with telecom giant Telia. Telia is up 0.3 percent, while Viaplay jumps 7.8 percent.

Swedish mining companies Lundin Mining and Boliden continue to climb, up 2.4 percent and 2.7 percent, respectively. Copper prices are rising amid hopes of increased demand following China's reopening after New Year celebrations.

The major Swedish banks SEB, Handelsbanken, and Swedbank are trading mixed after the Financial Supervisory Authority raised its capital requirements to 14.82 percent. SHB is up 0.6 percent, SEB is down 0.6 percent, and Swedbank rises 0.1 percent.

Consumer products company Duni has acquired all shares in Solserv Solutions & Services Europe, which operates in composting solutions and industrial packaging machinery. The stock is down 1 percent.

Environmental technology company Scandinavian Enviro reports a decline in revenue for the fourth quarter compared to the same period last year. The operating loss increased sharply to -188.3 million kronor due to write-downs. The company has also filed for corporate restructuring. The stock plummets 61.5 percent.

Construction company Skanska has signed an agreement with Helsinki University Properties LTD to renovate laboratory facilities in Helsinki, valued at 28 million euros, equivalent to about 300 million kronor. The order will be booked in the first quarter of 2026. The stock is up 0.9 percent.

In today's analysis, Aktiespararna recommends buying Thule with a target price of 285 kronor. The stock is down 0.2 percent.