Why did Nordea Bank fall on 6 October?
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Nordea Bank −0.31% · OMX Stockholm 30 +0.99%
Nordea Bank fell slightly as investors awaited next week's results. Over the last five trading days Nordea Bank fell sharply while the OMX Stockholm 30 was roughly unchanged, so the decline was specific to the bank rather than the wider market. The main likely driver is caution ahead of the third-quarter report due next week, with the bank having confirmed the date and that the CEO and CFO will present it. A bank's profit depends on lending margins and loan losses, so investors often trim positions before such a report. What to watch next is that third-quarter report and any guidance on margins and credit quality.
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