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[^2]\n\nGermany's Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) reported that German industrial orders rose 2.5% month-on-month in July, well above the 0.3% market expectation, and rose 13.1% year-on-year. [^3]\n\nOn the trading day covered by the report, European indices closed mixed: the Stoxx Europe 600 rose 0.12% to 649.88 points, France's CAC 40 fell 0.09% to 8,278.77 points, Italy's FTSE MIB fell 0.28% to 52,100.43 points, and the UK's FTSE 100 closed flat. [^4]\n\nVolkswagen shares rose nearly 7% intraday on the trading day covered by the report, becoming the top gainer on the DAX, after comprehensive restructuring measures were approved; its main shareholder Porsche SE shares rose 4%. [^5]\n\nAzimut Holdings achieved double-digit growth in recurring revenues and recurring net profit during the first half of 2026. [^6]\n\nAzimut Holdings announced a share buyback programme and a capital return framework targeting the distribution of approximately 25% of market capitalisation over 2026 and 2027. [^7]\n\nInvesting.com reported that Azimut stock surged 3.6% during the trading session to trade at €39.26. [^8]\n\nEuropean stock markets opened with mixed movements on September 4, 2026, as investors awaited US employment data. [^9]\n\nVolkswagen shares rose by approximately 6% following the approval of a restructuring plan that involves cutting 50,000 jobs. [^10]\n\nBrent crude oil prices remained above $95 per barrel amid the geopolitical tensions. [^11]\n\nThe German DAX index increased by 0.23% to 26,067.64 points by 10:50 AM local time. 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