In this day of "Four Witches" which is characterized by the end indices and futures, the Paris Bourse continued its forward march. Halfway through, the CAC 40 climbed 0.48% to 3957 points. Other European markets follow the same trend: the German Dax rose 0.42% to 6037 points and the FTSE-100 in London ahead of 0.76% to 5685 points.

In the absence of major economic indicators and publications of corporate earnings on Friday, investors should look back to Greece. The tension between Europe and the country led by George Papandreou weighed on markets.

Shortly before the opening of the Paris Bourse, the President of the European Central Bank, Jean-Claude Trichet, held a conference in Brussels. On Thursday, the United States issued a series of positive indicators. The CAC 40 ended the session down 0.50% at 3938 points.

The euro rose slightly against the dollar Friday after falling sharply yesterday, penalized by the continuing uncertainty surrounding a possible European plan to rescue financial Greece, facing a budget crisis without precedent.The single currency rating under 1.36 dollars.

The CAC 40 sees life almost any green

As for values, virtually all the CAC 40 spring up, with the exception of some values that are still hesitant, as Veolia (-0.33% to 24.52 euros) and Vallourec (-0.78% to 145 , 50 euros).

So they have penalized the CAC 40, Thursday, banking stocks posted on Friday, solid gains: Credit Agricole rose 3.19% to 12.61 euros and Dexia advance of 1.08% to 4.57 euros

After that Brussels has cleared EDF accused of abuse of dominance, the electrician's actions continue to increase: + 1.80% to 38.38 euros no teletrack payday loans !!!???!!!??? !.

EADS (+0.65% at 14.78 euros) has informed the Pentagon of its possible interest in participating in bidding for tanker aircraft for the U.S. Air Force despite the end of its partnership with Northrop Grumman, said Thursday the Pentagon.

Tidjane, the Director General of the British insurer Prudential, said Thursday evening to have declined a position as director of Societe Generale, saying want to focus on its proposed acquisition of the Asian subsidiary of AIG. Societe Generale shares advancing 2.12% to 45.60 euros.

Carrefour (+0.74% at 35.94 euros) announced Thursday the appointment of Vicente Trius the Executive Director responsible for Europe Belgium, Spain, Italy, Poland, Greece, Cyprus and Romania.The officer made the most of his career with the retailer Wal-Mart.

Belvedere (+0.71% at 29.93 euros): The spirits group said Thursday evening that its CEO had requested an appointment to the Chair of the Financial Markets Authority (AMF) to obtain explanation of the administrative order procedure launched by the regulator.