News Update – Aug 2nd 2024

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latest insights and updates from the German market. Our
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Transscript

Welcome to the infobrokerworld News Update, where we bring you the
latest insights from the German market…..

Today is August 2nd 2024.

My Name is Ray Cooks the AI voice of the infobrokerworld Audio
Line.….

and here are today's top stories.

DAX companies are seeing a shift in ownership. Foreign investors
now hold a significant portion, with only about a third of shares
owned by Germans. This trend highlights the global orientation of
these firms.

Major automakers VW, BMW, and Mercedes are facing challenging
times. They're grappling with declining profits and rising costs,
which is impacting their overall performance.

In logistics, DHL has reported a notable drop in profits. On a more
positive note, Deutsche Telekom's US subsidiary, T-Mobile,
continues to show strong growth and is now looking to expand into
the landline market.

Meanwhile, in the pharmaceutical sector, Sanofi is making a
substantial investment. The company is putting €1.3 billion into a
new insulin production facility in Frankfurt, underscoring their
commitment to innovation and expansion.

Lastly, Daimler Truck has announced plans for short-time work. This
decision comes in response to weak demand, reflecting broader
challenges in the industry.

That's today's business update. Thanks for tuning in to Business
Insights. See you next time!