The economic figures, especially those on consumer confidence, turned out weaker than I expected and they're negative for stocks . You need to be cautious and selective with technology stocks.

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The recent data out of U.S. have pointed to some slowdown in growth and that's helping ease concerns about further interest rate increase in the U.S. I'm more focused on the positive element of an end to U.S. rate increases rather than the slowdown.

178

Positive earnings surprises ... are key to any further gains for the overall market.

151

Share prices for some sectors including banks are still at a high level. Any bad news may trigger profit- taking.

134

The U.S. interest-rate hike worries have eased and that's behind the gains. I'm more focused on the positive element of an end to U.S. rate increases rather than the slowdown.

126

I'm more focused on the positive element of an end to U.S. rate increases rather than the slowdown.

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