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The DAX presents itself slightly firmer at the start of trading, following positive signals from Asia. After an initially stronger market opening, the DAX has managed to hold on to its gains and is currently up +0.05% at noon. Heavyweights from the defense sector are especially strong at the beginning of trading, as the chances for a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine before Christmas are considered unlikely. Additionally, German defense stocks are likely to benefit from billion-euro budgets from the federal government for new defense contracts,...