The following stocks may be affected by newspaper reports and other factors on Wednesday:
VOLVO VOLVb.ST
The Swedish truck maker reported a stronger than expected fourth quarter adjusted operating profit of 5.66 billion crowns ($646.5 million) on Wednesday, and raised its forecast for the European market this year. more on the company, click on VOLVb.ST
SEB SEBa.ST
The Swedish bank proposed raising its dividend for 2016 as reported fourth-quarter operating profit beat analysts' expectations on Wednesday. Operating profit rose to 5.56 billion crowns ($635 million). more on the company, click on SEBa.ST
ELECTROLUX ELUXb.ST
The Swedish home appliances maker is due to report fourth-quarter earnings at 0700 GMT and is seen swinging to an operating profit. more on the company, click on ELUXb.ST
SANDVIK SAND.ST
The Swedish engineering group is due to report fourth-quarter earnings at 0700 GMT. Operating profit is seen rising to 2.9 bln SEK. more on the company, click on SAND.ST
STATOIL STL.OL
The Norwegian energy major said it had completed the planned sale of its entire oil sands operations in the Canadian province of Alberta to Athabasca ATH.TO . more on the company, click on STL.OL
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