Frankfurt's DAX 40 climbed roughly 1% on Thursday, surpassing the 25,100 level—its highest point since mid-January—and ending a two-session losing streak. Investors digested a new round of corporate earnings while continuing to interpret the latest US employment data. Siemens stood out, jumping 6% to a record high after exceeding first-quarter profit forecasts and raising its 2026 EPS guidance by about 2%. In contrast, Mercedes-Benz fell more than 4% following a steep drop in its annual profits.