Armin Schulz
Born in Mönchengladbach, he studied business administration in the Netherlands. In the course of his studies he came into contact with the stock exchange for the first time. He has more than 25 years of experience in stock market business.
After graduating, he worked as an IT consultant for a listed company before becoming self-employed, during which time he worked for various DAX-listed companies and a large Swiss insurance company, among others.
Since 2009, he has been exclusively involved in the capital markets, where he was able to gain experience as a day and swing trader, in investor relations and at board level. He was able to live out his passion for numbers in the controlling department of a securities trading house.
For him, fundamental analysis paired with the correct reading of the price action of a market provides the basis for successful trading.
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Commented by Armin Schulz on March 6th, 2026 | 07:30 CET
Billion-Dollar Opportunity from the NDAA: NEO Battery Materials benefits from the US shift away from Chinese supply chains
In the world of battery startups, the path from promising laboratory formula to a delivered product is fraught with pitfalls. Technology promises fizzle out, production ramp-ups stall, and customers walk away. It is a business where confidence can quickly evaporate. This makes the development of a Canadian company based in Toronto over the past few months all the more remarkable. NEO Battery Materials appears to be systematically working through the usual list of pitfalls, gradually turning its research results into tangible substance. Anyone following the latest announcements can see that management is pursuing a clear strategy while steadily reducing the risk for shareholders.
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Commented by Armin Schulz on March 5th, 2026 | 07:25 CET
Gold in the ground, cash on the way: Why Desert Gold is well positioned for the gold boom fueled by the Iran war
When major industry players start writing billion-dollar checks to buy their way into a region, investors should take a closer look. The acquisition of Canadian producer Allied Gold by Chinese giant Zijin Mining for CAD 5.5 billion caused a stir in West Africa at the beginning of the year. But above all, it is a wake-up call for anyone still searching for the gems that the market has overlooked. In the immediate vicinity of the acquired Allied Gold concessions, in the same highly productive Senegal-Mali Shear Zone (SMSZ), lies Desert Gold with a market capitalization of around CAD 35 million. The company owns an impressive 440 sq km of exploration ground within the same highly productive structural corridor that hosts operations owned by Barrick, B2Gold, and Endeavour. Geologically, this is the Champions League. From a valuation standpoint, however, Desert Gold plays in a completely different league. This discrepancy between geological setting and market capitalization forms the core of the investment thesis.
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Commented by Armin Schulz on March 5th, 2026 | 07:15 CET
War in focus, silver in the portfolio: Why Newmont, Silver Viper Minerals, and First Majestic Silver are now must-own stocks
The escalating war in Iran has suddenly catapulted precious metals into the center of investor attention. While gold, as a classic crisis hedge, has reached new heights, silver is undergoing an unprecedented revaluation. It combines the security of a precious metal with its irreplaceable role as a high-tech raw material for photovoltaics, e-mobility, and AI infrastructure. Geopolitical supply chain risks are exacerbating an already existing supply deficit, while industrial demand is reaching record levels. Investors are now wondering which companies are best positioned in this environment. We therefore take a look at the strategies of Newmont, Silver Viper Minerals, and First Majestic Silver.
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Commented by Armin Schulz on March 4th, 2026 | 07:30 CET
Antimony Resources: 10,000 m of drilling, CAD 7 million in cash, USD 3 billion in raw material potential – Why this stock is hot
While the global commodities world is fixated on the price development of copper, gold, and tungsten, a revolution is taking place on a completely different front. Antimony, classified as a critical raw material by both the EU and the US, has become a geopolitical bargaining chip and thus one of the most exciting investment opportunities of the coming years. In this environment, a small Canadian company is making headway. Antimony Resources is developing one of North America's most promising antimony deposits at its Bald Hill project in New Brunswick. A new zone was recently discovered during construction work, while work on the first resource estimate is ongoing. Measured by its potential, the current market valuation appears more than moderate.
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Commented by Armin Schulz on March 4th, 2026 | 07:20 CET
The Iran War is driving the war economy – Almonty Industries, Rheinmetall, and the RENK Group under scrutiny
The Iran war is causing oil prices to skyrocket, supply chains to break down, and the global order to falter. While shockwaves are rippling through the energy markets, a contrary movement is emerging on the stock market. Investors are flocking to the winners of this new era. Not only is demand for state-of-the-art defense technology being reignited, but the battle for strategic raw materials such as tungsten, which is essential for armor and guided missiles, has also flared up again. In this environment, three companies at the heart of this development are coming into focus: tungsten supplier Almonty Industries, systems giant Rheinmetall, and drive specialist RENK Group.
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Commented by Armin Schulz on March 3rd, 2026 | 07:30 CET
PayPal, Aspermont, Palantir: Three digital business models that are being further optimized through AI
The era of simple digitization is history. What separates companies today from tomorrow is no longer a question of software implementation, but one of fundamental value creation architecture. Artificial intelligence has evolved from an efficiency tool to the operating system of entire business models, with a consequence that is becoming apparent for the first time in the current quarterly figures: those who fail to rethink their scaling strategy are not only giving away growth, but also risking their very existence. We take a look at how PayPal, Aspermont, and Palantir have aligned their digital business models with AI.
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Commented by Armin Schulz on March 3rd, 2026 | 07:05 CET
Volatus Aerospace takes off: From drone service provider to defensive software house
Sometimes timing is everything. For years, Canada's Volatus Aerospace has been quietly building a business that goes far beyond selling drones. Now that governments around the world are redefining security and Canada is massively redirecting its defense spending toward domestic high-tech solutions, the company suddenly finds itself among the winners. The launch of its own software platform, SKYDRA™, is the latest evidence of a smart evolution. Volatus is transforming itself from an operational service provider for inspections into a tech company with recurring revenues, and at just the right moment.
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Commented by Armin Schulz on March 2nd, 2026 | 07:35 CET
Costs are key: How Barrick Mining, Kobo Resources, and B2Gold are delivering record margins
The gold price's record-breaking run shows no signs of stopping. While the precious metals markets are being fueled by geopolitical tensions and expectations of interest rate cuts, a decisive change is taking shape beneath the surface. The era of easy profits in established mining regions is coming to an end. Rising production costs and shrinking grades are putting pressure on the margins of many producers. The real winners are those with projects in Africa. A closer look at the operational base of Barrick Mining, Kobo Resources, and B2Gold reveals why these companies in particular have the potential to turn the current gold rush into cash.
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Commented by Armin Schulz on March 2nd, 2026 | 07:25 CET
From raw materials to vehicles: How Volkswagen, Avrupa Minerals, and BHP Group are driving the electric revolution
The global raw materials landscape will undergo tremendous change in 2026. While electromobility is driving demand for copper and zinc to unprecedented heights, geopolitical tensions and supply chain risks are forcing Western industrialized nations to rethink their strategies. The race for strategic minerals is intensifying, supply bottlenecks are looming, and price explosions are becoming more likely. In this volatile environment, Volkswagen, Avrupa Minerals, and BHP Group are stepping into the spotlight. We take a look at their respective situations.
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Commented by Armin Schulz on February 27th, 2026 | 07:30 CET
Entering the commodity supercycle with Rio Tinto, Power Metallic Mines, and Glencore: Three stocks for the portfolio
The world's hunger for commodities has changed fundamentally. What was long considered purely a narrative of energy transition is turning out to be a technological tsunami that is devouring metals on an unprecedented scale. As markets move away from their old dependence on individual commodities, a new ecosystem is emerging in which companies with diversified production portfolios are becoming the decisive players. There are growing signs that 2026 will be the year of differentiation – favoring those companies that are positioned along the entire value chain. We take a closer look at industry giants such as Rio Tinto, the promising explorer Power Metallic Mines, and the commodity trader Glencore in this new environment.
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