Profit tech shares extends record series AEX | Financial

The AEX is 0.3% higher at 774.1 points. The index already closed in a summer rally on Monday 0.5% higher at 771.80 points. The Midkap is 0.3% cheaper, at 1071.4 points.

The production of the Dutch industry, according to CBS figures, climbed to the highest level ever in June, just like a month earlier. The production loss suffered as a result of the corona crisis has thus been more than made up for, according to CBS. Eurozone figures for economic sentiment are also on the agenda.

The euro strengthens slightly to $1.1740 but remains at a four-month low against the dollar.

In Asia wins the Nikkei 0.2%, the Hangseng index plus 0.5%, Shanghai gains fractionally. In China, the number of infections reached a daily record.

New York somber

In South Korea, home of the largest chip makers, President Moon Jae-in is demanding a tougher approach to the pandemic. The Japanese government reports that it needs an additional aid package to fight the deadly virus.

In New York, the futures for the opening of exchanges at 3.30 pm are 0.1% in the red. Fairs had to be Monday evening hand in something. Two Federal Reserve policymakers reported that the central bank will begin phasing out support for the market at the end of this year.

After a 2.5% drop in Brent oil on concerns about a loss of demand due to new corona lockdowns, the commodity is trading 0.1% higher on Tuesday at $69.30 a barrel.

The yield for the 10-year US Treasury bond fell slightly to 1.315%. Gold is 0.4% more expensive at $1736 per troy ounce (31.1 grams).

Bitcoin headwind

Bitcoin is down 1.6% to $45,454. The US Senate on Monday night blocked a restrictive amendment to new legislation requiring companies to report bitcoin and other crypto transactions to the IRS if they exceed $10,000.

The broader reporting requirement, part of the $1200 billion infrastructure bill, is likely to be approved by the Senate tonight.

Prosus leads

The main funds include tech investment fund Prosus, with a stake in Tencent, topped the 2.3% share price gain.

Semiconductor ASMI becomes 0.7% more expensive, Philips is 0.6% higher, just like Adyen.

Telecom company KPN bottoms out at 3.1% price loss, possibly reacting to sector news. Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani wants to make an offer with his conglomerate Reliance for T-Mobile Netherlands, according to Bloomberg.

Financial values NN (-0,5%), ING (-0.3%) in ASR (-0.2%) also fell.

Meal Delivery Just Eat Takeaway rises 0.7%. There are rumors of takeovers in his market. Competitor Deliveroo (+3.3%) rose to its all-time high after its German rival Delivery Hero (+1.1%) took a 5% stake, fueling speculation about a takeover.

In the medium-sized funds, biotech company Galapagos with 1.3% price gain at the top in recovery behind Elves (+1.5%). The charging station producer also reported a loss for the second quarter this morning with strong growth. The growth was made possible thanks to the relaxation of the corona measures. Revenue increased 63% year-on-year to €4.4 million in the first half.

Special chemical company at the bottom Corbion (-8%). It reports record half-year revenue growth for all three of its businesses. CEO Rigaud warns of the increasing costs for transport, raw materials and packaging material. Due to the higher costs, the profit margin this year is lower than previously expected, he says.

Monday evening has automater ICT Group got certainty about the take over by a consortium led by investor NPM Capital and Teslin, following an increase from the original offer at €14.90 per share, €144.5 million in total.

Hunter Douglas reports strong growth in its half-year figures. The share of the window protector goes up 4%.

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