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 August 3rd, 2026 | 07:40 CEST
Drones, Data, Industrial Intelligence: How These Promising Trends Are Paying Off for Volatus Aerospace, Palantir, and Schaeffler
AI is revolutionizing numerous industries. Robotics and automation are accelerating, and the resulting trends reinforce one another. At the same time, massive geopolitical shifts are resulting not only in rising defence spending but also in a shift in priorities toward (technological) sovereignty, resilient supply chains, and securing (digital) infrastructure. Palantir provides the technical foundation for many of these areas. Schaeffler is synonymous with expertise in industrial manufacturing. Volatus Aerospace, on the other hand, combines multifaceted expertise into a high-growth ecosystem. As an integrated provider of autonomous aviation systems, reconnaissance, software, training, and defence technologies, the Canadian company is benefiting significantly from a surge in orders from the NATO community. Proprietary platforms are driving growth and making it more scalable while margins rise.
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Commented by Carsten Mainitz on July 31st, 2026 | 07:00 CEST
Analysts Sound the Alarm: Desert Gold and Steyr Offer Significant Upside Potential—Is Stabilus Poised for a Robotics-Driven Turnaround?
Selected small caps can offer compelling opportunities beyond the market's biggest names. Analysts see significant upside potential in several companies, citing attractive catalysts and long-term growth prospects. Desert Gold is approaching the start of gold production, a milestone that GBC analysts believe could drive a substantial re-rating of the stock. At Steyr, the first potential acquirer has emerged. Although the talks were not successful, this is nonetheless an encouraging strategic signal. Here, too, analysts recommend buying. Meanwhile, could Stabilus' latest strategic robotics partnership mark the beginning of a turnaround? Which of these stocks could be the next to break out?
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Commented by Carsten Mainitz on July 29th, 2026 | 07:10 CEST
Steel Is Strategic Again: How Strategic Resources and thyssenkrupp Could Benefit—and What It Means for TKMS
Geopolitical tensions, rising defence spending, the energy transition and the drive for more secure supply chains are placing renewed emphasis on industrial production and strategic materials. Without metals, specialty alloys, and high-performance materials, neither modern defence systems nor next-generation technologies can function. Strategic Resources is positioning itself at the heart of these critical trends. The company continues to advance its flagship BlackRock project in Canada. On the one hand, the Canadians aim to supply high-grade iron ore for the production of "green steel," which aligns with the megatrend of decarbonization. At the same time, however, the company has several additional growth opportunities up its sleeve.
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Commented by Carsten Mainitz on July 28th, 2026 | 07:25 CEST
The Automotive Industry Is Under Pressure: Why dynaCERT Could Be the Missing Piece of the Puzzle for Volkswagen and Daimler Truck
The discussion about the future of mobility is currently dominated by electric vehicles and hydrogen, both of which meet the vision of zero-emission transportation. But the road ahead is long; further technological advances and, in particular, the expansion of infrastructure pose challenges. Another crucial factor is often overlooked. In heavy-duty transport in particular, diesel forms the backbone of global logistics and will continue to do so for decades to come. This is precisely where dynaCERT comes in with an innovative bridging technology. The Canadian company's retrofit solution generates hydrogen and oxygen on board as needed. These are fed into the intake system of diesel engines, thereby reducing fuel consumption and emissions. Is a billion-dollar market on the horizon?
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Commented by Carsten Mainitz on July 27th, 2026 | 07:55 CEST
Gold and Silver Poised for a Comeback? Lahontan Gold, Newmont and First Majestic Emerge as Top Picks
Gold has served as one of humanity's oldest stores of value for centuries. Today, rising government debt, geopolitical tensions and sustained central bank buying continue to shape the precious metals market. Thanks to high precious metal prices, profits are soaring for producers like Newmont and First Majestic. Investors looking to identify the winners of the coming years should keep an eye not only on the major players but also on companies that are on the verge of production. After all, it is precisely during this transition phase that significant opportunities often arise. Lahontan Gold currently finds itself precisely at this juncture. The Canadian company is on the verge of reaching several key milestones on its path to first gold production next year. The key question is whether the gap between the value of its flagship project and the company's market valuation will begin to close as early as this summer.
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Commented by Carsten Mainitz on July 24th, 2026 | 10:00 CEST
Keep Your Eyes Open! These Small Caps Are at a Critical Turning Point: North Arrow Minerals, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen, and Lang & Schwarz!
For stock pickers, it is the opportunity that counts—regardless of whether the potential alpha lies in commodities, industrials, or financial services. On top of that, small- and micro-cap stocks fly under the radar of the masses. This comes with both advantages and disadvantages. Patient investors who put the puzzle together correctly can benefit from this. In the case of Heidelberger Druck, the transition from a traditional machinery manufacturer to a technology group is being overlooked. As for Lang & Schwarz, the market is interpreting the loss of a major client almost as a failure of the business model—even though that model is actually based on multiple pillars. At North Arrow Minerals, exploration progress underscores the potential of the flagship Kraaipan Gold project. Well-known investors have already gotten on board. Who will come out on top?
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Commented by Carsten Mainitz on July 24th, 2026 | 08:20 CEST
From AI Boom to Copper Boom! Siemens Energy Above EUR 200, Oracle Set to Double? Is Power Metallic Mines Ready to Break Out?
Current figures are rarely decisive on the stock market. The market looks to the future, comparing company announcements or quarterly data against expectations. This drives price movements. Figures from competitors also allow for conclusions to be drawn, but not without limitations. Siemens Energy has recently come under pressure because its competitor, GE Vernova, provided an outlook that fell short of expectations. AI is not always a surefire driver of share price performance. Oracle illustrates this point. Although the numbers are solid, the high level of investment is alarming market participants. They perceive rising risks, which led to a massive share price correction. Analysts now believe the stock could double in value. According to experts, there is even more upside potential at Power Metallic Mines. The Canadian company owns one of the largest polymetallic deposits in North America. The release of the first resource estimate is expected soon. This could boost the share price. Analysts see nearly 200% upside potential here. How should forward-looking investors position themselves now?
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Commented by Carsten Mainitz on July 23rd, 2026 | 07:55 CEST
These Are the Leaders in a League of Their Own! Despite price surges at Almonty, Micron, and Aixtron, Is There More Upside Ahead?
Over the past 12 months, stocks in the AI, commodities, and defence sectors have, on the whole, been investor favourites. Price surges were increasingly common. In the meantime, a correction set in that affected all sectors for various reasons. Despite rising defence budgets, investor sentiment toward defence stocks has deteriorated sharply in recent weeks. Meanwhile, signs of overheating in the AI sector have eased, although the financial results of leading AI companies continue to reflect a strong long-term structural growth trend. Commodity stocks also corrected after a spectacular run. Almonty Industries has been a notable exception. The company continues its relentless rise toward becoming the largest producer of the critical metal tungsten in the Western world—a truly unique competitive position. So, where do these market leaders go from here?
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Commented by Carsten Mainitz on July 20th, 2026 | 08:30 CEST
Critical Infrastructure and Beyond: The Overlooked Growth Drivers for Volatus Aerospace, Hensoldt, and Nordex
Geopolitical tensions and armed conflicts have fundamentally reshaped the global landscape. As a result, defence capabilities, sovereignty, resilience, digitalization, and the protection of critical infrastructure have become top priorities. Billions are being invested in these areas around the globe. Recent developments have shown just how crucial it is to protect critical infrastructure against sabotage, cyberattacks, and military threats. One company benefiting from these trends is Canadian defence technology specialist Volatus Aerospace. According to analysts, the stock remains significantly undervalued.
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Commented by Carsten Mainitz on July 16th, 2026 | 07:35 CEST
The Methane Puzzle: Are Zefiro Methane, BP, and Siemens Energy Entering the Next Growth Phase?
For many years, the energy transition was viewed in simple terms: phase out fossil fuels and replace them with wind and solar power. The reality, however, has proven to be far more complex. As electricity demand surges, driven by data centers, artificial intelligence, and the ongoing electrification of the economy, natural gas is increasingly being recognized worldwide as an indispensable transition fuel. At the same time, political and economic pressure is mounting to drastically reduce climate-damaging methane emissions along the entire value chain. This is where Zefiro Methane is carving out its niche. By plugging abandoned oil and gas wells across the United States, many of which continue to release significant amounts of methane into the atmosphere, the company is addressing a multi-billion-dollar market.
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