The big names on the Stockholm Stock Exchange have laid their cards on the table for the second quarter. The reports point to profit growth and a strong stock market year. But the joker in the Middle East could spoil the party.
BusinessThere is full focus on President Donald Trump and on how the war with Iran is unfolding ahead of listed companies' first-quarter reports. That is all the market is looking at. That is the only thing right now, says Lars Söderfjell, head of equities at the Bank of Åland.
BusinessExpect increased dividends in this year's flood of financial statements from listed companies over the coming weeks. We expect SEK 327 billion from the companies we monitor. That's about 4 percent more than last year, says SEB's equity strategist Esbjörn Lundevall about the dividends.
BusinessProfits and growth in the AI sector, as well as increased hope for a brighter future, have pushed up the stock markets this year. There is much to suggest that this will continue in 2026, according to the professionals. In my main scenario, we have an increase on the Stockholm Stock Exchange of around 15 percent next year, says Lars Söderfjell, head of equities at the Bank of Åland.
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