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Carsten Mainitz

  • Small-Caps
  • Micro-Caps
  • Behavioral Finance

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 March 20th, 2026 | 08:10 CET

Quality stocks at bargain prices: Almonty Industries, Rheinmetall and RENK

  • Mining
  • Tungsten
  • Defense
  • hightech
  • Investments

Rising energy prices and fears of their economic consequences are putting increasing pressure on the global stock markets. What does the future hold amid growing geopolitical tensions and conflicts? While most industries face major challenges, there are clear winners: commodity producers and defense companies. Almonty Industries, in particular, looks extremely attractive during the current correction phase. As the world's leading tungsten producer outside of China, the company carries significant geopolitical importance. A recent major milestone further strengthens its position. Analysts are recommending the stock as a buy.

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Commented by Carsten Mainitz on March 19th, 2026 | 08:00 CET

Energy Collapse or Nuclear Boom: What Do American Atomics, Aixtron, and SAP Have to Do With It?

  • nuclear
  • Energy
  • Uranium
  • Software
  • SMR

Our technological and data-driven world relies on the constant availability of electricity. What does energy security at an acceptable price look like? The answer is: nuclear power. The US has firmly anchored nuclear power in its energy strategy. The EU, as always, recognized the trend too late and is now jumping on the bandwagon. The nuclear industry is thus undergoing a strategic reassessment internationally, with small modular reactors (so-called SMRs) considered a key component of future energy systems. In this broader context, shares of American Atomics are particularly exciting. The company plans to build a fully integrated North American fuel supply value chain, leveraging the political and structural tailwinds.

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Commented by Carsten Mainitz on March 18th, 2026 | 10:05 CET

Small-Cap Stocks Outperform Blue Chips by a Wide Margin – How A.H.T. Syngas Technology Is Outpacing Blue Chips Like BP and Siemens Energy

  • cleantech
  • decarbonization
  • Energy
  • renewableenergy
  • syngas
  • Hydrogen
  • Sustainability

Security of supply and prices – these are more than just buzzwords. For the economy and consumers, geopolitical tensions, wars, and trade restrictions ultimately mean a new reality. Scarcity-driven prices are the driving force. This is particularly true right now for the commodities and energy sectors. Suppliers are on the winning side, while consumers face major challenges. BP is currently riding the wave of high oil and gas prices. Siemens Energy is benefiting from the massive power hunger of AI data centers. A.H.T. Syngas Technology has been overlooked by the market so far. The company is tapping into several growth trends at once. As a provider of syngas solutions, A.H.T. combines climate protection with energy security. Its shares have significantly outperformed the broader market and the sector this year. Analysts continue to attest to the shares' significant upside potential.

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Commented by Carsten Mainitz on March 13th, 2026 | 08:30 CET

Dividend hunters take note! 10% with RE Royalties, dividend surprise at BMW, will Mutares now follow suit?

  • royalties
  • dividends
  • Growth
  • renewableenergy
  • Automotive

Dividends or growth? But why choose when you can have both? There are actually companies that deliver both. One example is RE Royalties, a Canadian specialist financier for renewable energy projects. Investors can expect a dividend yield of around 10%, combined with additional price potential for the moderately valued stock. Mutares could soon deliver a dividend surprise, which would also give the shares a new boost. Despite the challenging industry situation, auto manufacturer BMW is shining with a yield of over 5%.

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Commented by Carsten Mainitz on March 12th, 2026 | 07:45 CET

Underestimated prospects in the precious metals sector: Lahontan Gold, Barrick Mining, and First Majestic Silver are the favorites

  • Mining
  • Gold
  • Silver
  • Commodities
  • Investments
  • PreciousMetals

Market volatility has skyrocketed in the wake of new global armed conflicts. This trend is evident across all asset classes. Investors are currently focusing on the price of oil and the question of what impact high prices will have on the real economy. In contrast, precious metal prices are proving to be very robust. With gold trading above USD 5,000 and silver above USD 80, record margins are on the cards for producers such as Barrick and First Majestic, despite rising costs. An investment in exploration company Lahontan Gold, which plans to start production in 2027, appears even more lucrative.

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Commented by Carsten Mainitz on February 20th, 2026 | 07:35 CET

Exciting developments at First Hydrogen, Plug Power, and thyssenkrupp nucera! What they mean for shareholders

  • Hydrogen
  • Fuelcells
  • greenhydrogen
  • SMR
  • nuclear

Who can satisfy the enormous power demand of data centers and AI infrastructure? Microsoft and Meta have already demonstrated the possible direction forward: nuclear energy and so-called SMRs - small modular reactors. In the United States, there is no long-term alternative to nuclear power. On the other hand, hydrogen should not be underestimated. Plug Power and thyssenkrupp nucera are well-known industry representatives. First Hydrogen is pursuing exciting new approaches. The Canadians have the potential to shake up the industry. This could lead to a massive revaluation of the stock.

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Commented by Carsten Mainitz on February 20th, 2026 | 06:50 CET

Do not miss out! Small and micro cap upside in the cleantech sector with A.H.T. Syngas Technology, Nel, and SFC Energy!

  • cleantech
  • Gas
  • Technology
  • Energy
  • renewableenergy

The supply of electricity from renewable energy and climate protection are important issues not only on the political stage, but also on the capital market. National and international regulations represent decisive guidelines that lead to structural changes. When it comes to hydrogen and fuel cells, Nel and SFC Energy are the companies to watch. A.H.T. Syngas Technology, on the other hand, is a company that has been completely neglected until now. As a provider of syngas solutions, the company combines climate protection and security of supply. A.H.T. is currently undergoing a groundbreaking transformation process. Analysts attest that the stock has the potential to double in value. What can investors expect?

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Commented by Carsten Mainitz on February 19th, 2026 | 07:10 CET

Key investments – American Atomics, Siemens Energy, and Aixtron!

  • Mining
  • Uranium
  • nuclear
  • Energy
  • renewableenergy
  • AI

Nothing works without electricity - the demand for which from AI and electromobility is growing exponentially. Round-the-clock availability is required. Although renewable energy is politically desirable, they carry the risk of dark doldrums. On the other hand, nuclear power is on the rise. Numerous tech giants are relying on this energy source to reliably and low-carbon cover the enormous energy needs of their data centers and AI infrastructures. One stock that remains under the radar of many investors is American Atomics. The company plans to build a fully integrated North American value chain, taking advantage of political and structural tailwinds. Siemens Energy is a blue chip in the energy sector and continues to be rated a "Buy" by analysts. Aixtron is riding the AI wave. How should investors position themselves?

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Commented by Carsten Mainitz on February 19th, 2026 | 06:55 CET

Stock Picking Alert! Huge upside for Power Metallic Mines, TeamViewer at record low, Barrick solid!

  • Mining
  • Copper
  • Nickel
  • PGEs
  • Gold
  • Commodities
  • AI
  • Digitization

One of North America's largest polymetallic deposits is still available at a bargain price. Analysts at Noble Capital Markets believe Power Metallic Mines' stock could nearly triple in value. Renowned industry giants are already among the company's shareholders, giving it the seal of approval. In terms of valuation, the NYSE listing planned for this year will provide a boost. At Barrick, the precious metals boom is leading to record highs. The planned IPO of North American gold assets has not yet been priced in. Meanwhile, frustration prevails at TeamViewer despite megatrends such as AI. Where is it worth getting in now?

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Commented by Carsten Mainitz on February 16th, 2026 | 07:00 CET

These stocks continue to rise: Almonty Industries, RENK, and Steyr Motors. Do not miss out!

  • Mining
  • Tungsten
  • Defense
  • armaments
  • Automotive

The pause near Almonty Industries' all-time high is likely to prove very short-lived. The arguments in favor of buying the stock are too strong. Several analysts have recently raised their price targets. As one of the world's largest producers of the critical raw material tungsten, the company has geopolitical weight, which is increasing in light of initiatives such as those by the US government to build up strategic reserves of rare earths and other critical raw materials. Several analysts have recently been promoting the two defense stocks RENK and Steyr Motors. Who has the edge?

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