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German Stock Market Drops as Tesla, Alphabet Disappoint

Tesla and Alphabet's earnings miss expectations. Investors react, pushing the DAX and Euro Stoxx 50 down by around one percent.

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German Stock Market Drops as Tesla, Alphabet Disappoint

The German stock market has taken a downturn today, with the DAX and Euro Stoxx 50 indices both dropping by around one percent. This shift in mood comes after a promising start to the week, with no specific DAX stocks identified as driving the decline.

The DAX is currently at 18,390 points, a decrease of approximately 0.9 percent. The Euro Stoxx 50 has also dipped, standing at around 4,867 points, a decline of about one percent. This downturn follows a period of resilience against U.S. political turbulence, with the pharmaceutical and steel sectors showing recent strengths.

Investors' disappointment with earnings reports from major companies has contributed to the market's souring mood. Tesla and Alphabet, two of the 'Magnificent 7', have both reported earnings that failed to meet expectations, pulling the entire market down. Additionally, investors were dissatisfied with Deutsche Bank's quarterly report and its statements on share buybacks.

Despite recent resilience, the German stock market has experienced a downturn today, with the DAX and Euro Stoxx 50 indices both declining by around one percent. This shift in mood is largely attributed to investors' disappointment with earnings reports from major companies, including Tesla, Alphabet, and Deutsche Bank.

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