Straumann set for best week in 1 yr as DB upgrade adds to earnings boost

** Shares in Straumann STMN are up around 3% after Deutsche Bank upgraded the Swiss dental implant maker to "buy" from "hold" on improving U.S. momentum and an expected margin increase in 2026

** DB highlights an anticipated profit boost from the Smartee partnership, which it says should contribute to margin growth

** It adds the company is confident it can almost fully mitigate the tariff headwind of 30 million Swiss francs ($37.83 million) in 2026, easing concerns about potential margin downside

** The stock is on track for a three-day winning streak with an around 8% jump on Wednesday after its better-than-expected Q3 results

** If gains hold, it will see its biggest weekly rise since September 2024

($1 = 0.7931 Swiss francs)