2026-02-13-news-update-infobrokerworld

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

Today is February 13th 2026.

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

and here are today's top stories.

Germany’s corporate landscape is sending mixed signals this
week.

Siemens has delivered a strong start into the new fiscal year,
increasing revenue by eight percent to 19.1 billion euros and
posting higher profits. The industrial giant continues to push its
transformation, although investors are becoming more
selective.

In contrast, Mercedes-Benz is facing a sharp profit decline. CEO
Ola Källenius is responding with cost-cutting and a strategic
reset, while competition in China intensifies. Notably, Toyota has
now overtaken Volkswagen in electric vehicle sales in the Chinese
market.

Markets were also shaken by a 20 percent share price drop at Dutch
payments company Adyen after a cautious outlook. At the same time,
the so-called AI scare trade is pressuring companies whose business
models could be disrupted by artificial intelligence.

Europe’s defense sector is accelerating. Renault is entering drone
production, startups like Quantum Systems are expanding, and major
lenders including Deutsche Bank and Commerzbank are backing
growth.

In pharmaceuticals, Belén Garijo is set to lead Sanofi, marking a
significant leadership shift in Europe’s life sciences
industry.

That's today's business update. Thanks for tuning in to Business
Insights. Have a nice weekend!