DAX Expands Gains at Noon, Chip Stocks Strengthened After Positive Micron Figures - Defense Stocks Benefit From Increasing NATO Budgets - HB Fuller Surges Following Strong Figures and Forecast Upgrade!

The DAX continues to expand its initial gains at noon, currently up by approximately 0.78%. After unexpectedly strong numbers from the US chipmaker Micron , particularly chip and semiconductor stocks are showing significant strength. Among the biggest winners are Siltronic (+3.4%) and Süss Microtec (+2.4%), in addition to Infineon (+1.5%). Major players from the defense sector are also able to build on their strong performance from the previous day, following the EU-NATO states' commitment yesterday during the NATO summit to increase the EU-NATO...