Middle East conflict continues to weigh on sentiment - Chip stocks plummet after disappointing margin outlook from TSMC - Hypoport under pressure after disappointing figures - Schaeffler notably firmer after UBS upgrade - Knorr-Bremse rises after JPMorgan study - Delivery Hero in focus after Uber offer - Cintas impresses with strong quarterly results!

The DAX presents itself weaker on Thursday due to the escalating Middle East conflict. As the USA and its allies continue their attacks on Iran, a timely agreement on a peace deal with the Mullah regime seems unlikely, which, alongside the recently significantly increased oil prices, dampens sentiment. After a initially weak start, the DAX slid further into the loss zone, with a midday decline of -0.75 % recorded. More significant gains can be seen, among others, at Schaeffler (+2.9%) , after UBS upgraded its rating from "Sell" to "Neutral" and...