Born in Munich, he first studied economics and graduated in business administration at the Ludwig-Maximilians-University in 1995. As he was involved with the stock market at a very early stage, he now has more than 30 years of experience in the capital markets. In the historic dot.com year 2000, he trained as a CEFA analyst in Frankfurt and has since then accompanied over 20 IPOs in Germany.
Until 2018, he held various positions at banks as an asset manager, capital market and macro expert as well as fundamental equity analyst. He is passionate about the energy, commodity and technology markets as well as the tactical and strategic asset allocation of liquid investment products. As an expert speaker at investment committee meetings of funds as well as at customer events, he can still describe the course of the 1987 crash, one of the major buying opportunities of the last 33 years on the stock market.
Today, he knows that the profit in shares is not necessarily the result of buying cheaply, but above all of avoiding mistakes and recognizing in good time when markets are ready to let air out. After all, in addition to basic fundamental analysis, investing in stocks is above all a phenomenon of global liquidity and this must be monitored regularly.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on September 16th, 2026 | 07:10 CEST
Big Data, More Cloud, Less Energy – Who Has the Best Memory Chips? AMD, Infineon, Aspermont and SK Hynix in Focus
The hunt for the decade's hottest AI returns is officially on. The appetite for data is growing relentlessly, sending server rooms worldwide into overdrive. Four enticing stock market contenders are vying for investors' capital and laying their cards on the table. Memory specialist AMD is proudly flexing its muscles and aims to dominate the field with brute computing power. The chipmaker is pushing deep into cloud infrastructure, leaving the competition green with envy. Infineon, meanwhile, entices with pure efficiency and knows exactly how to achieve maximum endurance with less energy. The Munich-based company is making servers sexy by drastically curbing the giants' power appetite. The Korean firm SK Hynix dominates the high-bandwidth memory segment and feeds AI applications with fresh data at record speed. As a wild underdog, Aspermont brings a breath of fresh air to the game and provides the necessary insight into the commodities universe. What starts as a fling creates a real buzz in the portfolio. This quartet keeps share prices dancing daily and makes analysts break out in a sweat. Investors should decide now which of these tech darlings they want to firmly include in their portfolio. After all, there is not much time left until Christmas to let those little lights shine brightly.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on September 15th, 2026 | 10:25 CEST
Defence Stocks Ride the NATO Wave: Boeing, Volatus, Dassault, RTX and DroneShield in Focus
Since Russia's initial actions in Central Europe, the European Union has faced a massive wave of rearmament driven by new NATO requirements, giving the defence industry a significant boost. EU Defence Commissioner Andrius Kubilius called for an unprecedented expansion of European capabilities in Brussels to match Russia's enormous production capacity. To achieve this goal, the EU is aiming to produce up to 10 million state-of-the-art FPV drones and 130,000 jet-powered drones annually. In addition, the defence industry is expected to roll out about 1,700 ballistic missiles per year. Industry giants such as Boeing and Dassault are likely to benefit significantly from this massive technological rearmament initiative. At the same time, specialized drone pioneers like Volatus and DroneShield are stepping into the spotlight as demand for unmanned systems and their countermeasures rises dramatically. A newly formed drone alliance between the EU and Ukraine is now set to accelerate the development of these next-generation systems massively. Which stocks could see the biggest gains?
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on September 15th, 2026 | 07:25 CEST
Tungsten: The Showstopper in Fragile Supply Chains? Rheinmetall, Almonty Industries and Airbus in Focus
The Middle East conflict is entering a new phase. Meanwhile, surging oil prices are putting the global economy under significant pressure and bringing strategic industries such as defense and aerospace into the spotlight. Rheinmetall and Airbus are not only grappling with geopolitical risks but also striving to maintain stable supply chains for urgently needed critical metals. In addition to copper, tungsten is gaining particular importance. This extremely hard, heat-resistant metal is indispensable for wear-resistant tools, special alloys, and numerous applications in the defence and aerospace industries. While ongoing tensions continue to drive up commodity prices, investors should look beyond the oil market to the key metals that will secure Europe's industrial future. Our focus is therefore on tungsten supplier Almonty, which is stepping up its game with new sourcing routes in Africa. A clear list of priorities makes sense!
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on September 10th, 2026 | 09:40 CEST
AI: The Game-Changer for Industry - VW, Strategic Resources, BYD and NIO in Focus
The next major upheaval is here! Industry is facing a radical transformation as artificial intelligence disrupts established market structures at record speed. Industrial companies and service providers alike must adapt now to avoid falling behind in global competition. In this context, the long-established German manufacturer VW is under immense pressure to accelerate its digitalization efforts and finally resolve its software issues. The electric mobility market, long driven by highly sophisticated algorithms, is proving particularly dynamic. The Chinese giant BYD is impressively showing how vertical integration and smart manufacturing can drive unprecedented market share. But premium competitor NIO is not resting on its laurels either and is setting new standards in vehicle connectivity and autonomous driving systems. Furthermore, innovative players in the raw materials sector, such as Strategic Resources, are coming into focus as they aim to play a decisive role in the AI-driven value chain. The spectrum ranges from traditional industry through digital disruption to the procurement sector—a compelling area of activity for dynamic investors.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on September 10th, 2026 | 09:30 CEST
Gas Crisis This Winter? NU E Power, E.ON, Nordex and Siemens Energy in Focus
Created and Published on Behalf of NU E Power Corp.
A key question raised yesterday during the 2027 Bundestag budget debate: Is Europe facing a gas crisis this coming winter? Brussels appears to be backtracking significantly and is looking for suppliers, while the goal is to avoid artificially driving up prices. One thing is clear: European energy policy and commodity markets are currently high on the EU's agenda. Following the extreme turbulence of recent years, Europe once again faces the challenge of filling national gas storage facilities fully and in a timely manner to prevent shortages during the cold season. As a result, the ongoing uncertainty surrounding fossil fuel supplies is shifting the strategic focus ever more rapidly toward climate-neutral alternatives. Against this backdrop, established energy companies and innovative industry pioneers are playing an increasingly important role in the transformation of the energy sector. Industry giant E.ON is demonstrating its fundamental strength as an indispensable operator of critical energy infrastructure, while the businesses of wind and turbine specialists Siemens Energy and Nordex are also developing very well. In Canada, NU E Power is pursuing forward-looking concepts that could contribute to the evolving energy landscape. The following analysis takes a closer look at the developments shaping the sector.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on September 9th, 2026 | 06:55 CEST
Saxony-Anhalt, Leipzig, NATO and Gold – Here We Go! Rheinmetall, Renk, DRC Gold and CSG Take Center Stage
There is a great deal of activity on the international stage, with several players adding to the tension. In Saxony-Anhalt and around the Leipzig logistics hub, everything is currently revolving around strategic decisions in defence policy with far-reaching implications. NATO is pulling the strings behind the scenes, while demand for security and tangible assets such as gold is reaching new all-time highs. In this highly volatile market environment, defence giant Rheinmetall is taking centre stage with new major contracts and capacity expansions. Close behind are gearbox specialist Renk and the Czech defence group CSG, both showing strong growth. At the same time, DRC Gold is adding the necessary spice to the speculative play on scarce raw materials and crisis protection. This mix of geopolitical necessity and economic dynamism gives the current situation a particularly explosive quality. Now, more than ever, it is essential to set the right course for your investment portfolio!
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on September 8th, 2026 | 09:40 CEST
Biotech: Time to Bet on the Rebound! Evotec and BioNxt in the Takeover Spotlight, Bayer and BioNTech Flush with Cash
After a long dry spell, the biotech sector is on the cusp of a spectacular turnaround, offering bold investors the potential for significant returns. Many innovative biotech stocks are trading well below their all-time highs, yet almost unnoticed, the next major rally is already taking shape behind the scenes. The huge cash reserves of industry giants Bayer and BioNTech are currently fueling takeover speculation across the sector. This colossal capital, running into the billions, is desperately seeking new growth drivers, suddenly putting smaller players on the radar of potential acquirers. At the very top of the hunters' watchlist are the hard-hit Evotec and the disruptive newcomer BioNxt. Both companies boast top-class technology platforms, which, at current levels, almost seem like an exclusive clearance sale. Investors who keep their eyes open and position themselves strategically for the major rebound could get ahead of the looming wave of consolidation. The conditions for an explosive catch-up rally have rarely been this favorable.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on September 4th, 2026 | 07:00 CEST
USD 100 Oil Price Shock – Boost Returns with Smart Alternatives like ITM Power, Zefiro Methane, Plug Power and Nel ASA
Created and Published on Behalf of Zefiro Methane Corp.
Volatility is going through the roof! The conflict in the Middle East is driving oil prices relentlessly toward the critical USD 100 mark, putting the energy market on high alert. Exploding commodity costs are further fuelling already stubborn inflation, increasing pressure on central banks to keep interest rates at restrictive levels. In this toxic environment for traditional assets, however, the irreversible trend towards the energy transition is proving to be a powerful catalyst for future-proof investment alternatives. Investors wishing to make their portfolios crisis-proof are now looking for profitable niche players and, for example, reducing their exposure to the high-tech sector, which has risen sharply. Alongside the hydrogen leaders ITM Power, Nel ASA and Plug Power, the US company Zefiro Methane is shining. And the formula is simple: by decommissioning orphaned oil and gas wells, this environmental tech specialist stands to profit directly from reduced climate-damaging emissions. Investors should therefore make clever use of the current market volatility to secure tomorrow's winners away from the expensive oil sector.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on September 3rd, 2026 | 08:50 CEST
AI Energy Crisis Boosts Niche Players: Deutz, Siemens, dynaCERT and Siemens Energy in Focus
All the warning lights are flashing red at the Brussels Energy Office! The ever-growing daily use of AI is driving electricity demand to unprecedented levels, putting enormous strain on global infrastructure. A recent industry study by Allianz on data sufficiency underscores the fundamental problem: the enormous computational load of modern AI applications devours vast amounts of electricity and drastically exacerbates the global energy shortage. But all is not lost yet! For where traditional grids reach their limits, the time has come for specialized niche players to turn the rapidly escalating energy crisis into viable business models. Energy technology giant Siemens Energy is laying the foundations by stabilizing the urgently needed grid infrastructure and supplying highly efficient gas turbines for large data centres. However, as the expansion of centralized electricity grids can barely keep pace with the growth of AI, decentralized solutions are also gaining significant prominence. This is where Deutz AG is positioning itself as a leading systems provider for self-sufficient energy supply and state-of-the-art emergency power generators. Looking at the heavy goods vehicle sector, one comes across dynaCERT. This cleantech company supplies the market with its patented hydrogen technology, which has been proven to reduce fuel consumption and emissions from logistics and energy-generation facilities. For forward-thinking investors, this acute bottleneck presents an attractive entry opportunity.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on September 3rd, 2026 | 08:40 CEST
Drone Attack in Germany: Pressure on NATO Mounts! Rheinmetall, Volatus, Hensoldt and DroneShield in the Spotlight
The attempted attack using an explosive-laden drone at Leipzig Airport marks a new level of escalation in hybrid warfare in Europe. Following weeks of intensive investigations by the Federal Public Prosecutor's Office, the German government has now officially identified the Russian intelligence service as the mastermind behind the sabotage operation. This targeted attack on critical infrastructure serves as a massive international wake-up call to NATO partners. In Brussels, the Alliance is calling for a significant strengthening of collective deterrence and defence capabilities against such covert operations. From an investor's perspective, such incidents create a new selling point for the defence industry and specialist defence companies. Hensoldt, a specialist in sensor technology and airspace surveillance, is facing rapidly rising demand for seamless detection systems. At the same time, defence giant Rheinmetall is coming into focus for its role in establishing far-reaching, active defence architectures at airports and military bases. When it comes to high-tech equipment for drone defence and surveillance flights, the specialists DroneShield and Volatus Aerospace are once again in the spotlight. The political pressure to close these serious security gaps in airspace as quickly as possible is likely to provide the companies involved with a massive long-term boost. Investors should therefore keep a very close eye on the geopolitical boom in this highly specialized defence segment.
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