German firms Henkel and Porsche gain upbeat market signals

Deutsche Bank Research lifted its price target for Henkel AG & Co. KGaA to €76 from €75 and reaffirmed a "buy" rating, citing the company's strong brands, robust adhesives division and improved cost‑management capabilities in a challenging inflationary environment.

Porsche AG secured the top spot in JD Power's 2026 U.S. Initial Quality Study, with its iconic 911 model winning the overall and premium sport car categories for the second consecutive year. The automaker highlighted quality as a core strategic pillar and saw its share price rise 2.3% to €43.22 on the news.