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BMW (XTRA:BMW) has started repurchasing its own shares under the 2025/2027 buy back programme. The programme is set to run through 2027, with purchases beginning ahead of that horizon. The move signals management's focus on capital returns alongside ongoing investment in the core business. BMW, known for its premium cars and motorcycles, is operating through an auto industry that is reshaping around electrification, software, and tighter regulation. In that context, launching the 2025/2027...

In early January 2026, Hiya and First Orion each announced new collaborations with Deutsche Telekom to roll out network-level branded calling services for mobile users and enterprise customers across Germany. By embedding verified caller identity directly into its mobile network, Deutsche Telekom is aiming to rebuild trust in voice calls and make phone-based customer interactions more effective for businesses. Next, we will examine how Deutsche Telekom’s push into network-wide branded...

Munich Re AG has appointed Chotima Puasiri, formerly executive vice president of product management and underwriting strategy at ERGO Insurance (Thailand), as its new chief representative for Thailand, effective from March 1, 2026. This leadership change highlights Munich Re’s continued emphasis on strengthening its on-the-ground underwriting and product expertise in a key Southeast Asian insurance market. We will now examine how investor caution over reserve strengthening, alongside this...

Deutsche Bank executives and strategists have warned that rising US–European trade tensions are increasingly tied to the use of capital flows as political leverage. Recent public comments highlight the risk that European holdings of US stocks and bonds could be drawn into trade disputes, with possible consequences for market stability. The discussion focuses on how cross border investment positions might feature more prominently in future geopolitical negotiations. For Deutsche Bank...

TUI recently saw strong investor interest following reports of a steady recovery in holiday bookings and improving cash flow metrics, ahead of its scheduled earnings release on 10 February 2026. This combination of operational progress and an upcoming results catalyst has sharpened focus on how effectively TUI is converting higher demand into healthier balance sheet trends. With recent share price gains over both one and seven days, we’ll explore how improving bookings reshape TUI’s broader...

If you are wondering whether BASF's current share price reflects its true worth, this article will walk through what the numbers are actually saying about value. BASF's shares last closed at €46.43, with returns of 0.3% over the past week, 6.4% over the past month, 3.7% year to date, 7.0% over one year, 7.2% over three years and a 1.7% decline over five years. Taken together, these figures give you a mixed picture of recent and longer term performance. Recent news around BASF has focused on...

If you have been wondering whether Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche shares are starting to look interesting on price alone, this article walks through what the current market price might be implying about value. The stock last closed at €41.54, with returns of a 4.7% decline over 7 days, an 8.7% decline over 30 days, a 12.7% decline year to date, and a 26.9% decline over 1 year. The 3 year return stands at a 56.3% decline. These moves have come against a backdrop of ongoing market attention on...

Nemetschek (XTRA:NEM) is back in the spotlight as CEO Yves Padrines and Senior Vice President Stefanie Zimmermann outline the software group’s latest thinking at the 25th German Corporate Conference in Frankfurt. See our latest analysis for Nemetschek. That conference spotlight comes after a weak run in the share price, with Nemetschek’s 30 day share price return of -21.29% and 90 day return of -28.42% weighing on sentiment, even though the 3 year total shareholder return of 59.65% still...

Jungheinrich has launched "AntOn by Jungheinrich" in the Asia-Pacific region, introducing a value-focused brand offering lithium-ion forklift trucks and a pallet truck as the first step toward a broader material handling range. This new brand extends Jungheinrich’s portfolio into the value segment of Asia-Pacific material handling, aligning with its Strategy 2030+ and targeting customers prioritizing cost-effective reliability. We will now examine how this Asia-Pacific launch of a...

Symrise AG has recorded non-cash impairment charges of about €145 million on its terpenes business and €150 million on its investment in Swedencare AB, both booked in the fourth quarter of 2025 and linked to a planned sale process and application of IFRS 5. The company also plans to present at the 25th German Corporate Conference in Frankfurt, giving management an opportunity to explain how these impairments and portfolio moves affect its financial profile and business focus. Next, we’ll...

Recent share performance and business snapshot Hugo Boss (XTRA:BOSS) has been under pressure recently, with the share price showing declines over the past week, month and past 3 months, as well as over the past year. At a last close of €34.19, the company reports annual revenue of €4,238.349 and net income of €224.468, with both revenue and net income growth figures described on an annual basis. See our latest analysis for Hugo Boss. The recent 1 day and 1 month share price returns, alongside...

RWE (XTRA:RWE) is back in focus after agreeing a 50:50 partnership with KKR to build two UK offshore wind farms. This move coincides with fresh attention on its ongoing climate lawsuit. See our latest analysis for RWE. The new offshore wind partnership, ongoing hydrogen projects and the continuation of the share buyback program arrive as RWE’s share price sits at €51.7, with a 30 day share price return of 17.07% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 86.45%. This suggests momentum has...

If you are wondering whether Commerzbank’s share price still offers value after a strong run, you are in the right place to look at what the numbers actually say. The stock last closed at €34.26, with a 7 day return of 4.9% decline, a 30 day return of 3.7% decline, a year to date return of 5.9% decline, a 1 year return of 97.7% and a 3 year return of 281.7%. Recent coverage has focused on Commerzbank’s position within the German banking sector and how market expectations are being reflected...

DHL has been chosen as the primary logistics partner for the global rollout of MEDUSA SDP by CS Diagnostics Corp. The partnership covers both B2B and B2C distribution channels, supporting the international launch of the healthcare product. For Deutsche Post (XTRA:DHL), this agreement adds another healthcare client to its global logistics portfolio at a time when the stock is trading at around €46.0. Over the past year, the share price return of 38.2% and the 3 year and 5 year returns of...

The European market has shown resilience, with the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index ending 0.77% higher, driven by solid economic data and earnings results. Penny stocks, though often considered a relic of past market eras, continue to hold potential for investors seeking growth opportunities at lower price points. These stocks typically represent smaller or newer companies that can offer a blend of affordability and growth potential when supported by strong financials.

Beiersdorf recently entered an exclusive research partnership with the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research’s HIPS institute to investigate how the skin microbiome contributes to maintaining healthy skin, building on large microbiome and genomic datasets originally developed for infectious disease research. The collaboration, which already includes two funded projects and room for expansion, could strengthen Beiersdorf’s innovation pipeline by grounding future skincare concepts in...

How Bayer’s Recent Performance Frames the Investment Debate Bayer (XTRA:BAYN) has attracted fresh attention after a strong share price move, with the stock showing a 20% gain over the past month and a very large 104% total return over the past year. See our latest analysis for Bayer. That 20.4% 30 day share price return comes on top of a 54.8% 90 day gain and a 104.4% 1 year total shareholder return, which together point to strong recent momentum, even after weaker 3 and 5 year total...

With a median price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of close to 0.8x in the Machinery industry in Germany, you could be...

In January 2026, SAP SE and Fresenius, along with SAP’s new multi-year partnership with Syngenta, underscored SAP’s expanding role in embedding artificial intelligence and cloud ERP at the core of healthcare and agriculture operations across Europe and global agribusiness. These moves highlight how SAP is positioning its AI platform, including SAP Business AI, SAP Business Data Cloud and the Joule copilot, as foundational infrastructure for highly regulated, data-intensive sectors that...

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What Volkswagen’s recent performance numbers tell you Without a clear single news catalyst, Volkswagen (XTRA:VOW3) has still given investors plenty to think about, with the share price at €98.86 and mixed return figures over the past year and past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Volkswagen. Volkswagen’s recent share price return has been mixed, with a 1 day move of 1.54% and a 90 day share price return of 10.63%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 12.29% contrasts with weaker 3 and...

European defense production is ramping up sharply as geopolitical tensions rise, including new tariff frictions between the US and Europe tied to Greenland. European governments are committing to higher defense spending, drawing fresh investor attention to defense names such as Rheinmetall (XTRA:RHM). Rheinmetall is expanding ammunition production capacity, with output levels that can exceed some US peers, signaling a major build out in European firepower. Rheinmetall (XTRA:RHM) sits at the...