Stocks are very sensitive to the risk of interest rates rising further. Financial institutions are especially vulnerable.

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Earnings continue to come in above market expectations. Takeover speculation is also fueling demand, so the market just continues to rise.

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Stocks are very sensitive to the risk of interest rates rising further. Higher borrowing costs can affect the ability of companies to expand and for consumers to spend.

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Selling the drug unit is going to focus the company. The earnings were also better than expected. It is a good day for investors.

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The earnings evolution is definitely slowing in Europe. Combined with rising interest rates and an excellent performance over the last few months, we can expect the market to take a pause.

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Sentiment is very good. We're seeing a last run as investors buy up shares that have done well during the year.

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Investors want to show they're in the best positions in their end-of-year fund reports.

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We are now seeing a clear improvement in the European economy, and that should pave the way for stocks. Growth should have a nice effect on earnings this year.

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