
DAX Ends at Near 3-Month High

Frankfurt's DAX rose 1.3% to close at 24,438, marking a near 3-month high, driven by global optimism around AI despite US government shutdown concerns. Siemens surged 4.2% on potential spin-off news, while Siemens Energy gained 4.1% after a price target increase by Berenberg. Tech stocks like Infineon Technologies and SAP also saw gains following OpenAI's share sale, reinforcing the positive market sentiment.
Frankfurt's DAX rose about 1.3% to close at 24,438 on Thursday, the highest level since July 10 and extending gains for a fifth consecutive day.
Global optimism around artificial intelligence helped cushion concerns over the US government shutdown, now in its second day.
On the corporate front, Siemens led gains, surging 4.2%, following reports that the German conglomerate is considering a possible spin-off of a large portion of its stake in Siemens Healthineers.
Siemens Energy followed closely, up 4.1%, after Berenberg raised its price target to €122.00 from €75.00, maintaining its buy rating.
Tech stocks such as Infineon Technologies (+2%) and SAP (+1.9%) also saw solid gains, following an OpenAI share sale that made the firm the world’s most valuable startup.
