Carsten Mainitz
The native Rhineland-Palatinate has been a passionate market participant for more than 25 years. After studying business administration in Mannheim, he worked as a journalist, in equity sales and many years in equity research.
Most recently, he headed a Hamburg-based investment research company as a member of the board for 8 years.
He is particularly interested in international small and micro caps and empirical capital market research (behavioral finance).
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Commented by Carsten Mainitz on December 2nd, 2025 | 07:20 CET
Watch out! Take advantage of the price correction in Almonty Industries, Rheinmetall, and RENK!
According to a study by consulting firm EY-Parthenon and DekaBank, direct defense investments by European NATO countries are expected to rise to EUR 2.2 trillion by 2035. Based on this enormous surge in demand, companies and analysts are forecasting strong growth with rising margins. The medium- and long-term outlook is therefore positive. A possible price consolidation presents a good opportunity to pick up a few shares at a low price. Another exciting investment area is critical metals, which are indispensable for the defense industry, among others. Tungsten producer Almonty Industries stands out positively in this regard.
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Commented by Carsten Mainitz on November 28th, 2025 | 07:00 CET
Attention! Major Updates from NEO Battery Materials, Xiaomi, and RWE
Geopolitics are once again dominating global headlines. A 28-point plan brokered by the United States aims to end the war between Russia and Ukraine and pave the way toward sustainable peace. Viewed soberly, an approaching end to the war puts pressure on defense stocks. One area that has gained significant importance due to the Ukraine conflict is drones. Battery technology is playing an increasingly important role here. However, the use of powerful batteries is also essential in many other areas, such as robotics. The still largely unknown NEO Battery Materials is delivering one positive update after another. How can investors benefit now?
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Commented by Carsten Mainitz on November 27th, 2025 | 07:05 CET
Everything is lining up! Take advantage of lower prices to enter Antimony Resources, RENK, and Hensoldt!
Is peace finally coming? Efforts to end the war between Russia and Ukraine have intensified significantly in recent days. But Russia remains the unknown factor. As a result, stock market volatility driven by shifting news or rumors is to be expected in the near future, especially for defense stocks. Setbacks offer investors opportunities to build up positions. In addition, special topics such as critical metals or raw materials that are indispensable for the defense industry and other key sectors remain attractive. This is where the undervalued Antimony Resources stands out.
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Commented by Carsten Mainitz on November 26th, 2025 | 07:10 CET
New EU initiative boosts the hydrogen market! Pure Hydrogen, Nel, and SFC Energy stand to benefit!
With the Hydrogen Mechanism, the EU has launched a new and important instrument on the market. The launch took place just two weeks ago, so it is still too early to draw any interim conclusions. However, the approach has the potential to take the hydrogen market to a new level of development, as the platform brings together supply and purchasing interest and provides information on available financing instruments. Smaller providers, such as Pure Hydrogen, should benefit in particular.
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Commented by Carsten Mainitz on November 20th, 2025 | 07:20 CET
Pure excitement! Take advantage of the current correction with UMT United Mobility Technology, Aixtron, and AMD!
Tech stocks are currently correcting. However, artificial intelligence (AI) is undeniably an unbroken trend. AMD CEO Lisa Su expects the AI market to be worth USD 1 trillion by 2030. It is absolutely healthy to let some of the air out of the sometimes ambitious valuations. Apart from the well-known names, there are many mid-caps, small-caps, and micro-caps whose potential is only slowly being recognized. We take a look across the industry.
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Commented by Carsten Mainitz on November 20th, 2025 | 07:00 CET
Perfect signals: Take advantage of setbacks at Almonty Industries, Rheinmetall, and Steyr!
Geopolitical tensions are expected to lead to drastic increases in defense budgets in the future. Riding this wave, defense stocks remain popular investments. However, the wheels of government bureaucracy sometimes turn too slowly. This means that orders can be delayed, dampening companies' short-term forecasts – and disappointing the capital market. But since the "big picture" is positive, weaker prices represent good entry opportunities. Investors should not forget commodity producers, which are of great importance to the defense industry.
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Commented by Carsten Mainitz on November 19th, 2025 | 07:15 CET
Silver boom continues unabated – Take advantage of setbacks at Silver North Resources, First Majestic, and SMA!
In light of geopolitical tensions and real purchasing power losses, precious metal prices are on the rise – and there is no end in sight. While gold is traditionally considered a "safe haven," silver has even more advantages, as it is also in high demand from industry. Around 10 to 15% of global silver production is demanded by the solar industry each year. Silver is indispensable because it is the best electrical conductor, thus maximizing power yield. Therefore, there are significant interdependencies between solar module manufacturers, as consumers of silver, and suppliers such as silver producers.
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Commented by Carsten Mainitz on November 18th, 2025 | 07:10 CET
Takeover fever! LAURION Mineral Exploration, Evotec, and Mutares are tempting investors to get on board!
M&A – mergers and acquisitions - remain powerful performance drivers for shareholders of potential takeover targets. But companies that acquire others also benefit from increased growth, access to new markets and technologies, and cost synergies. According to a recent study by Bain & Company, the majority of M&A activity in the current year, amounting to around USD 265 billion, has taken place in the energy and commodities sectors. In healthcare and life sciences, deals with a volume of USD 107 billion were recorded. So who could the next takeover candidates be?
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Commented by Carsten Mainitz on November 18th, 2025 | 06:00 CET
Playing megatrends with the right stocks – NEO Battery Materials, XPeng, BYD
"The trend is your friend" – this is a well-known stock market adage that advises investors to take advantage of a stock's upward trend and let profits run. For investors, it is often worthwhile to focus on so-called megatrends - sectors expected to achieve dynamic growth over the coming years or decades, thanks to sustained high demand, for example, in terms of technology or socio-demographics. Artificial intelligence and robotics, as well as everything related to the defense industry, are currently very popular. Equally exciting are the areas of electromobility and battery technology. China dominates the market, and this strong position is unlikely to change in the foreseeable future. However, innovations from players outside China, such as those from NEO Battery Materials, are particularly exciting. The Canadian company is implementing innovative approaches and processes that could contribute to meaningful advancements in the global battery market.
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Commented by Carsten Mainitz on November 12th, 2025 | 07:10 CET
Starting point for the year-end rally! In the fast lane with Almonty Industries and Rheinmetall! What is happening with Hensoldt?
After 41 days, the longest government shutdown in US history, a turnaround seems imminent. In a decisive vote, the US Senate has cleared the way for a transitional budget. The ball now moves to the House of Representatives and will then land on President Donald Trump's desk. Can the breakthrough succeed after weeks of political deadlock? The odds are good. The financial markets are already reacting positively. This could be the spark for the year-end rally!
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