Germany

German stocks are crushing Wall Street this year, recording their strongest outperformance against U.S. equities since 1999 — a market dynamic that last emerged just before the infamous burst of the dot-com bubble. Through June 20, Germany's DAX Index has climbed 17.5% year-to-date, while the...

Stocks in the United States have struggled to regain their February all-time highs amid the tariff uncertainty. In fact, the S&P 500 remains one of the worst-performing major stock indices in the developed world in 2025. One of the fundamental shifts we've seen this year is the end of the ‘...

BofA Securities analyst Michael Feniger maintained a Buy rating on Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) with a price forecast of $385. On Monday, the analyst held an event featuring Caterpillar Group President of Construction Industries Tony Fassino. Feniger writes that despite ongoing uncertainties...

Editor’s note: This article was originally published in August 2024. It has been updated in April 2025 for clarity and to reflect changes in the German cannabis market. “When cannabis is regulated, it only helps, it doesn’t hurt. At this point, there’s no way to not...

SAP SE (NYSE:SAP) released its first-quarter results after Tuesday's closing bell. Here's a look at the key figures from the report.  The Details: SAP reported quarterly revenue of 9.01 billion euros ($9.48 billion), beating analyst estimates, according to Benzinga Pro. Earnings of 1.44 euros ($1....

Germany is considering a significant change to how it taxes cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: BTC), potentially ending the long-standing rule that exempts digital assets from capital gains tax after a one-year holding period. What Happened: The proposal, part of the...

TotalEnergies SE (NYSE:TTE) shares are trading higher on Wednesday after the company disclosed investments in six battery storage projects, totaling new storage capacity of 221 MW, for 160 million euros (around $172.58 million). The construction began in late 2024, with commissioning set for early...

Former White House Communications Director, Anthony Scaramucci, has suggested that the EU should counter President Donald Trump‘s tariff strategy by reducing their own tariffs on U.S. imports to zero. What Happened: In a recent podcast, Scaramucci put forth this strategy. Rather than...

Warren Buffett-backed Chinese EV giant BYD Co. Ltd. (OTC:BYDDY) (OTC:BYDDF) is reportedly contemplating establishing a third assembly plant in Germany. What Happened: According to a report by Reuters, BYD is looking to expand its manufacturing footprint in Europe and is considering Germany for its...

A new study said Germany could have enough lithium to meet its long-term domestic needs. Sourcing domestic commodities would help its weakened automotive industry reduce reliance on imports – a welcome development in a deglobalized environment. The study by the Federal Institute for Geosciences and...

Japanese and German government bond yields climbed sharply on Thursday, with Japan’s 10-year yield reaching its highest level since 2009 amid a broader market sell-off early this week. What Happened: Germany’s 10-year Bund yield jumped approximately 28 basis points to 2.76%, reaching...

Germany is heading into a pivotal federal election on Sunday, a contest that will have significant implications for the nation's cannabis policy. With the Cannabis Act (CanG) partially legalizing adult-use cannabis in April 2024, the future of the law now hinges on which parties gain power. Some...

The stock market experienced a mixed session as major indices struggled to find a clear direction. Investors were cautious ahead of a crucial jobs report set for release on Friday morning. The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq 100 both saw a modest increase of 0.4% and 0.5% respectively, while the Dow...

Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) is one of the largest electric vehicle companies in the world, but it could be facing sales declines in parts of the world due to CEO Elon Musk's deeper push into politics. What Happened: In recent weeks, sales data for electric vehicle sales in 2024 has shown Tesla's market...

Tesla Faces Polish Boycott Call Over Musk's Remarks: ‘No Normal Pole Should Buy' A Polish government official is calling for a boycott of Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) vehicles in the country after recent comments made by CEO Elon Musk at a rally for German far-right Alternative for Germany party. What...