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Hugo Boss scares off investors with a revenue and earnings warning
Hugo Boss's new growth strategy has failed to impress investors. The fashion group's share price has plummeted by over 12%. This could fuel the power struggle with investor Frasers.
The business of hazardous waste
Several acquisitions have recently brought this growth market into focus, including Veolia's billion-dollar takeover of Clean Earth in the USA.
Leonardo targets European market with new air defence system
Italian defence group Leonardo has announced plans to develop an AI-based air defence system dubbed the Michelangelo Dome. The target date for the system to become operational is 2028.
Deutsche Börse brings Allunity on board for stablecoins
Deutsche Börse is integrating the euro stablecoin EURAU from Allunity into its infrastructure. The partnership aligns with the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) Regulation, providing a secure and regulated framework within established financial market infrastructure.
Cost cutting at Contitech ahead of planned sale in 2026
Continental is cutting costs at Contitech, which supplies industrial customers with rubber and thermoplastic products, ahead of a planned sale. Contitech is expected to attract strong interest from private equity buyers.
Crédit Agricole sharpens its focus on Germany
France’s second-largest bank Crédit Agricole has ambitious plans to expand across Europe - and is increasing its focus on the German market.
Economists sceptical about ECB plans
In a survey conducted by Börsen-Zeitung, economists have voiced heavy criticism of the European Central Bank's plans for a digital euro. Most suggest that the benefits to consumers will be minimal.
Deutsche Börse targets Allfunds in strategic move
Deutsche Börse is in exclusive takeover talks with UK-based Allfunds Group, which operates an ecosystem for fund distribution networks. The cash and shares bid values Allfunds at around 5.3 billion euros.
On the brink of a crisis?
Direct and indirect attacks on central banks, soaring government debt, the rise of crypto assets, and AI-driven speculation are putting the monetary order at risk – and conjuring up the prospect of a global crisis.
DAX giants welcome longer Xetra trading hours
DAX heavyweights such as SAP and Deutsche Telekom welcome the extension of Xetra trading for private investors until 10 p.m. However, Telekom would also like to see institutional investors participating.
„The stable overall interest rate sends a strong message“
The Allianz life insurance will charge its customers an unchanged interest rate in the coming year. „The stable overall interest rate sends a strong message,“ said Volker Priebe, who is responsible for private customers and products on the Allianz Leben Executive Board. It will be 3.8% for the third year in a row.
Car manufacturers' profits in free fall
Record profits for financial groups on the Dax contrast with slumps in the automotive and chemicals industries. Consultants EY break down the third quarter earnings reports.
A promise for the future
Siemens has announced that it plans a direct spinoff of Siemens Healthineers, reducing its 67 per cent controlling stake to a 37 per cent minority holding. More details will come in the second quarter of 2026.
Facing up to global competition
This week the European Space Agency Ministerial Council has been meeting in Bremen. The EU needs to catch up in the field of reusable rockets and satellite constellations – and lay the foundations for a common space defence strategy.
How Lagarde and Nagel want to strengthen the single market
Productivity in Europe is low. ECB President Christine Lagarde and Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel are urgently calling for reforms to be accelerated - and support harmonisation via a so called EU „28th Regime.“
Martina Weimert achieves interim successes at Wero
Getting Wero to where it stands today as an EU payment method has been a lot of work for EPI boss Martina Weimert. The roadmap going forward looks promising – but the real test of success will come at the checkout counter in mid-2026.
Slow hydrogen ramp-up is holding back Thyssenkrupp Nucera
The faltering ramp-up of hydrogen is thwarting Thyssenkrupp Nucera's growth plans. The order book is thinning out. Nevertheless, the Executive Board remains optimistic.
„We focus on impact“
As of mid-2026, a new EU regulation will make ESG ratings more transparent. Nordea portfolio manager Henning Padberg sees this as just one part of the solution – with data needing to be assessed in-house, and rating opinions incorporated into the overall Nordea view.
A well structured handover of the CFO role is important
In a wide ranging interview with Börsen-Zeitung, Siemens Chief Financial Officer Ralf Thomas discusses the strategy for growth, the planned spin-off of Healthineers, and the importance of a well organised handover process to Veronika Bienert, who will take over the CFO role a year from now.
„An AI bubble could become an issue for monetary policy“
ECB Governing Council member Boris Vujčić indicates that he currently sees no reason for a further interest rate cut. However, the situation could change if an AI bubble were to burst. Vujčić also comments on rumours that he wants to become ECB Vice-President.
Change of leadership at the end of the year
After years of growth, Kreissparkasse Köln is expected to come under the direct supervision of the ECB from 2026 onwards. Outgoing Chairman Alexander Wüerst and his successor Thomas Pennartz explain the bank strategy to Börsen-Zeitung.
Europe is strong in biotech and pharmaceutical spinouts
Europe's universities and research institutes are particularly strong in biotech and pharmaceutical start-ups. Since 2022, there have been 244 academic spinouts in the industry. Nevertheless, large pharmaceutical companies prefer to look to the US for acquisitions.
Dax companies are being managed better
The Society of Investment Professionals in Germany (DVFA) has published its latest scorecard for corporate governance at the forty Dax companies. Chemicals distributor Brenntag once again secures the top position in the ranking.
„The Americans are still buying our equipment“
While other machinery manufacturers are struggling with US tariffs and an economic slowdown at home, Gea Chief Executive Stefan Klebert continues to deliver one strong quarter after another. In an interview with Börsen-Zeitung, he talks about the global business mix, the company’s entry into the Dax, and the outlook for dividendsRessorts
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