Based on data from the German broker Flatex, about 450,000 German investors made notable moves in July. The data highlight three individual stocks that saw the highest purchase frequency, whereas a whole industry experienced significant outflows as investors sold off their holdings.
The DAX continued its strong rally since mid‑July but gave back some of its record gains by the close of trading on Wednesday, as investors took profits. In contrast, Fresenius saw its share price climb roughly five percent.
The German comparison portal Check24 announced that it will cease its direct construction‑financing activities and will now collaborate with an external partner to arrange mortgage financing for its users, citing strategic and economic considerations.
The court decided that the cum‑ex initiator Hanno Berger loses all his pension claims, rejecting his argument of special need. The decision underscores the legal consequences of the massive tax fraud scheme that shook Germany’s financial system.
The German stock exchange Boerse Stuttgart and crypto platform tradias have combined forces in a merger, launching a fully regulated European crypto leader that offers end‑to‑end services from trading and custody to staking and tokenisation.
The German insurance giant Allianz, through its asset management arm AllianzGI, is expanding its presence in Singapore by buying the fund management business of a large local bank for €376 million, marking its second acquisition in the region within weeks.
Moss, a Berlin-based fintech, has reached a billion-euro valuation, marking it as the next German unicorn. Founder Ante Spittler spoke about the company’s rapid growth, upcoming AI investments, and the possibility of a future stock market listing.
The German real estate group Vonovia confirmed its full-year outlook, noting that while it gains from increasing property prices, higher financing costs are weighing on the heavily indebted DAX-listed company.
The German financial regulator BaFin has deemed UniCredit’s request for a majority share in Commerzbank as fully submitted, allowing the deal to move forward. The European Central Bank is now examining UniCredit’s entry into the next stage of the acquisition process, bringing the potential merger a step closer.
The iconic Hotel Adlon in Berlin may change hands for at least €280 million, but the sale can only proceed after a majority of the 4,000 shareholders in the owning fund vote in favor.