Volkswagen Shares Rise As Company Reassures Investors Ahead Of Q3 Results. Volkswagen shares rose 1.2% after markets opened on Tuesday, following a pre-close call that appeared to reassure investors about the impact of tariffs and weakness in its luxury brands. Analysts said the automaker seemed confident in meeting current market expectations for the third quarter, supported by strong sales in its core brand. Metzler analyst Pal Skirta highlighted that operating profit had likely benefited from solid sales momentum while the company noted that even if U.S. tariffs are refunded in 2026, cash flow guidance for 2025 is expected to remain unaffected. Analysts at Jefferies described Volkswagen’s message as “reassuring overall,” with third-quarter profitability projected to stay within guidance and an adjusted margin of 4.3%. [Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT]