German Consumer Services Stock News

BASF (XTRA:BAS) plans to participate in PlastIndia 2026, a major plastics industry event. The company expects to highlight sustainability, circularity, and high-performance plastics solutions at the show. The participation focuses on supporting industry growth in one of the world's largest plastics markets. BASF operates across chemicals, materials, industrial solutions and more, so plastics are a core part of its product mix. By putting PlastIndia 2026 on its calendar, the company is...

Ströer SE KGaA (XTRA:SAX) has drawn investor attention after Co-CEO Christian Schmalzl told the Supervisory Board he will not seek reappointment when his term ends in summer 2028, prompting a Management Board succession search. See our latest analysis for Ströer SE KGaA. The leadership update comes after a softer share price patch, with the stock at €35.9 following a 1-day share price return of 1.99%, a 90-day share price return decline of 10.92%, and a 1-year total shareholder return loss of...

If you are wondering whether Deutsche Post shares still offer value at current levels, it helps to step back from the headline share price and look at what the fundamentals suggest. The stock trades at €46.75, with a 39.0% return over the last year, despite a 3.0% decline over the past week and a flat year to date at 0.3%. Recent price moves sit against a backdrop of ongoing discussion about global trade flows, parcel volumes and the role of logistics providers in supporting e commerce and...

KKR and RWE recently agreed a 50:50 partnership to develop RWE’s Norfolk Vanguard East and West offshore wind farms in the UK, committing over US$15.00 billion to build approximately 3 GW of capacity expected to be operational by 2029 and 2030. This move underlines how RWE is pairing capital-light partnerships with long-term contracts in offshore wind and global LNG and power purchase agreements to expand its global clean energy and supply portfolio. We’ll now examine how RWE’s large-scale...

Daimler Truck’s Japan unit recently agreed with Foxconn to form a new company to manufacture electric buses, combining Fuso’s bus engineering with Foxconn’s zero-emission vehicle technology and manufacturing network. This cross-industry collaboration could reinforce Daimler Truck’s position in cleaner commercial transport by pairing established bus design capabilities with high-volume electric platform know-how. We’ll now examine how this new Foxconn-backed electric bus venture shapes...

As we enter January 2026, the European markets are showing resilience, with the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index ending higher amid positive economic data and earnings results. In this environment of cautious optimism, investors may find dividend stocks appealing due to their potential for stable income and capital preservation during mixed market conditions.

In early January 2026, Anthropic announced a global partnership with Allianz SE to roll out responsible AI across the insurer’s operations, while Allianz also invested in UK insurtech Wrisk as part of its Series B funding to support international expansion and data science development. Together, the Anthropic collaboration and Wrisk investment underline how Allianz is embedding advanced AI and data capabilities into both its internal processes and external innovation ecosystem. Next, we’ll...

In recent days, Rheinmetall has drawn attention as JPMorgan analysts framed the pullback in European defence stocks as a buying opportunity, against a backdrop of rising geopolitical tensions and expanded defence budgets. At the same time, Rheinmetall’s move to adopt decarbonized steel and its expanding artillery shell capacity highlight how sustainability and scale are reshaping its role within Europe’s defence industry. We’ll now examine how growing optimism about sustained defence...

Earlier in January 2026, TKMS and Cohere signed a Teaming Agreement to explore applying advanced AI language and data-driven models to the Canadian Patrol Submarine Program, covering decision-support workflows, onboard information management, training, and secure naval interfaces under strict Canadian security and compliance requirements. This collaboration highlights TKMS’s push to embed Canadian firms in its supply chain and to pair submarine engineering expertise with enterprise AI...

As we enter 2026, the European market shows resilience with the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index gaining ground, buoyed by robust economic data and favorable earnings results. Against this backdrop of mixed performances across major indices such as Germany's DAX and France's CAC 40, investors may find dividend stocks appealing due to their potential for providing steady income streams amidst economic recovery.

Thyssenkrupp (XTRA:TKA) drew fresh investor attention after TKMS’s CEO outlined the group’s bid for a sizable Canadian defense contract, coinciding with a positive share move for both companies. See our latest analysis for thyssenkrupp. The TKMS contract news lands on top of strong momentum, with a 1 month share price return of 19.91% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 245.37%. This suggests interest has been building rather than fading. If this defense story has your attention, it...

Key Insights AlzChem Group's estimated fair value is €231 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current share price...

With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 29.8x RATIONAL Aktiengesellschaft ( ETR:RAA ) may be sending very bearish...

Most readers would already be aware that MTU Aero Engines' (ETR:MTX) stock increased significantly by 6.6% over the...

To the annoyance of some shareholders, Carl Zeiss Meditec AG ( ETR:AFX ) shares are down a considerable 27% in the last...

LUDWIG BECK am Rathauseck - Textilhaus Feldmeier AG ( ETR:ECK ) shareholders have had their patience rewarded with a...

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...

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...

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...

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...