FX.co ★ DAX Little Changed Ahead Of Key US Inflation Readings

German stocks maintained a stable position on Tuesday as market participants responded to a series of earnings reports and anticipated critical U.S. inflation data expected later this week for further direction.

The DAX benchmark index experienced a slight uptick to 17,743, following a relatively unchanged performance the previous day.

Shares of chemicals distributor Brenntag declined by 1.1% after the company revised its full-year guidance downward.

In contrast, consumer goods conglomerate Henkel saw a modest increase of 0.5%, buoyed by solid second-quarter results and notable growth in its gross margins.

Evotec surged 3.6% following significant progress in its strategic collaboration with Bristol Myers Squibb, centered on developing a molecular glue-based drug pipeline. As a result of achieving performance and program-based milestones, Evotec is set to receive $75 million in payments.

Thyssenkrupp Nucera climbed over 2% after the global leader in electrolysis technologies reported a 12% rise in order intake for the third quarter of 2024.

Meal-kit provider HelloFresh skyrocketed 10% after its second-quarter earnings surpassed market expectations.