Today, a particular DAX stock is showing positive trends. However, the performances of Zalando and Vonovia remain uncertain.
Stock Market Today Update: September 18, 2025
The German stock market is experiencing a positive trend today, with the DAX and the Euro Stoxx 50 both moving upwards. The DAX is currently up 0.4 percent and stands at 18,695 points, while the Euro Stoxx 50 is up 0.1 percent to 4,902 points.
One of the standout performers in the market today is Continental, the automotive supplier and tire manufacturer. The stock is gaining, with a 3.6 percent increase. UBS analyst David Lesne believes that the papers of the company could return to the level of spring 2022 with a target price of 80 euros. However, it's worth noting that Continental has still lost around one fifteenth of its market value since the beginning of the year.
On the other hand, Zalando and Vonovia stocks are lagging. Zalando has lost 1.3 percent in the German benchmark index today, and Vonovia has lost 1.6 percent. Yesterday, Vonovia had a notable increase due to a press report about the potential sale of its care sector. Today's loss in Vonovia's stock might be profit-taking.
Investors are awaiting the quarterly results of chipmaker Nvidia mid-week. The results of the specialist in computer chips for AI applications have a signaling effect for the entire industry. The hope for a swift economic recovery in the Eurozone with potential interest rate cuts from the ECB is the main driving force.
Analyst Christian Salis of Hauck Aufhäuser Investment Banking sees solid business for Zalando, indicating robust consumer demand for sportswear. Hauck Aufhäuser Investment Banking has maintained its rating for Zalando at "Buy" with a target price of 42 euros. Recent gains in Zalando's stock might be profit-taking today.
Financial market expert Andreas Lipkow commented that the sentiment is still dominated by optimism. The positive sign for Zalando supports its statements about solid business in July. It's important to note that the two lowest-ranking companies ('laggards') in the DAX are not explicitly named in the provided search results.
In conclusion, while the stock market today is seeing a positive trend, some companies like Continental and Zalando are performing well, while others like Vonovia are experiencing a dip. Investors will be closely watching the upcoming quarterly results, particularly from Nvidia, to gauge the direction of the market in the coming weeks.
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