FRANKFURT (dpa-AFX) - The DAX continued its record-breaking run on Thursday with further gains. "The euphoria is back," commented portfolio manager Thomas Altmann from Frankfurt-based asset manager QC Partners. "Only time will tell how dangerous this is."

In early trading, the German benchmark index rose 0.28 percent to 24,619.28 points. It is thus heading for its fourth consecutive day of gains. The MDax, which tracks medium-sized companies, rose 0.30 percent to 31,631.55 points. The EuroStoxx 50, the leading index for the eurozone, rose by 0.3 percent./gl/jha/