Microsoft led a string of disappointing releases that tarnish what had so far been a very good earnings season. This will weigh on the market today.

There's been a positive sentiment on stocks all week. Companies in Europe are showing decent growth.

There's a feeling that U.S. inflation may be under control, and this helped U.S. markets. The optimism may spread on to the opening of European markets.

We still believe this bid is going ahead.

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