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 29th, 2025 | 07:25 CET
The hunger for AI, chips, and batteries continues unabated! Who will benefit most in 2026: Graphano Energy, Infineon, or Aixtron?
Artificial intelligence was a major driver of the stock markets this year. The boom in data centers fueled demand for chips and energy. The topic of electromobility also gained momentum. Batteries, storage technologies, and the materials and raw materials required for them also attracted investor interest. Read on to find out which of these megatrends will continue to drive prices in the coming year and how investors can position themselves correctly with Graphano Energy, Infineon, and Aixtron.
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Commented by Carsten Mainitz on December 23rd, 2025 | 08:45 CET
USD 600 billion market potential – Pfizer and Bayer are in the race, Vidac Pharma in the fast lane?
The market for cancer drugs is the largest segment within the pharmaceutical industry and currently has a volume of over USD 200 billion. According to experts, the market will already be worth USD 500 to 600 billion by 2032 or 2033. Companies such as Pfizer and Bayer are among the industry leaders. As is often the case, however, there are promising stocks from the second and third tiers beyond the blue chips. One such company is Vidac Pharma. The Company is pursuing a new, promising approach to skin cancer. Analysts attest to the shares' great potential.
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Commented by Carsten Mainitz on December 23rd, 2025 | 07:20 CET
Spectacular gains in 2025: Almonty up 8x, Rheinmetall up 2x - is TKMS next? Let profits run?
Commodity stocks and defense shares were among investors' favorites in 2025. Rheinmetall shares have more than doubled this year and have even increased tenfold since the outbreak of the war between Russia and Ukraine. An especially impressive rally was delivered by Almonty Industries, whose share price rose eightfold. The signs continue to point to growth, as the Company has key unique selling points and significant geopolitical relevance in the supply of strategic metals that are urgently needed in the West and are essential for the defense industry and high-tech sector. The necessary security of supply is also attracting governments as buyers. The development of stock market newcomer TKMS is also exciting. The order books of the manufacturer of submarines and naval vessels are filling up. The motto for these stocks in 2026 is: stay on board.
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Commented by Carsten Mainitz on December 22nd, 2025 | 07:25 CET
The Next Big Thing! US banks have their sights set on the trillion-dollar tokenization market – pioneer Finexity in pole position! Commerzbank and Deutsche Bank left behind?
Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, made a powerful and significant statement in which he declared tokenization to be the "next generation of markets." Furthermore, the entry of the largest US bank, JPMorgan, into this area highlights its great potential. With the help of tokenization, real-world assets (RWA) are divided into digital tokens and mapped on a blockchain in a legally secure manner. According to the consulting firm Boston Consulting Group, the RWA market will grow to an incredible USD 19 trillion by 2033. Private markets such as real estate, private equity, and renewable energy are an exciting and rapidly growing sub-sector. Tokenization now makes it possible to trade previously non-fungible assets. This is where German pioneer Finexity comes in, addressing a market worth billions.
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Commented by Carsten Mainitz on December 22nd, 2025 | 07:05 CET
Silver boom shows no end! Exploration stocks like Silver Viper are significantly outperforming the precious metal! High reserves at Pan American Silver, record highs at Barrick
2025 was a historic year for silver. With a spectacular rally to a current all-time high of USD 67 per ounce, the price of silver has significantly outperformed gold and the broad mass of other commodities. Industrial demand, geopolitical uncertainties, and supply deficits are driving prices. Reaching new highs has also generated a strong buy signal. Market participants expect the bull market to continue. With shares in producers such as Pan American Silver, investors were able to significantly outperform silver. Exploration stocks such as Silver Viper, in particular, offer leveraged investment in the yellow precious metal's little brother in the current bull market cycle. Where is it still worth getting in?
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Commented by Carsten Mainitz on December 18th, 2025 | 07:30 CET
When will the next hydrogen boom begin? How will dynaCERT, Nel, and Siemens Energy stocks benefit from this in concrete terms?
The hydrogen sector will enter a new phase in 2026. Investors can still position themselves early on. The framework conditions in Europe have improved significantly thanks to a matchmaking portal for hydrogen projects and subsidies. The US is attracting investors with tax incentives for clean hydrogen. Overall, the market has become more technologically mature and increasingly more large-scale projects are being realized. Everything points to a revival of hydrogen stocks. Who will be ahead next year?
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Commented by Carsten Mainitz on December 17th, 2025 | 07:35 CET
Winners for 2026: RZOLV Technologies, Evotec, Mutares have what it takes – which developments are crucial?
The 2025 stock market year was full of exciting developments. Bull markets in commodities, interest rate cuts, and geopolitical tensions. However, some companies, such as Evotec, had to deal with many home-grown problems and lagged behind the positive performance of the overall market. Mutares saw its coffers fill up, but its share price could have done better this year. Next year could be very successful for RZOLV Technologies. The Canadians are solving a major problem in gold mining.
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Commented by Carsten Mainitz on December 16th, 2025 | 07:30 CET
Gold and silver on the rise: AJN Resources and Pan American Silver attractive, Puma on the verge of a major turnaround?
Gold and silver prices have recently reached new all-time highs once again, and there is no end to the rally in sight. Silver in particular has developed spectacularly after breaking through key technical resistance levels and has doubled over the past 12 months. Shares of major companies such as Barrick, Newmont, and Pan American Silver have also at least doubled over this period. Characteristically, the prices of exploration companies have lagged behind the performance of precious metal prices and blue chips. As the bull market progresses, there is much to suggest that explorers will outperform the broader market. One particularly exciting name in this segment is AJN Resources. Beyond the precious metals sector, there are also opportunities for investors to strike gold next year – in the case of Puma, a major turnaround appears to be taking shape.
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Commented by Carsten Mainitz on December 16th, 2025 | 06:55 CET
Comebacks with doubling potential – Power Metallic Mines, Puma, TeamViewer!
Dips and corrections – these are often exciting entry points for building or expanding positions. For value-oriented investors, it becomes interesting when the price paid on the stock market differs significantly from the true or intrinsic value of the Company. In addition, technical chart markers can provide signals. Even though the following stocks are very different, they all have one thing in common: high price potential and the chance to be among next year's top performers.
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Commented by Carsten Mainitz on December 15th, 2025 | 06:00 CET
Attention! Brand new developments at Siemens Energy, NEO Battery Materials, and BYD!
Energy infrastructure, electromobility, innovative battery technologies, artificial intelligence, and robotics are investment themes that will remain exciting in the coming year. These megatrends are establishing themselves thanks to sustained high demand, which is reflected in rising share prices for industry representatives. Innovative battery storage systems are becoming increasingly important. New high-performance batteries store more energy, reduce charging times, and offer greater safety. One promising second-tier company that is often overlooked is Canadian battery specialist NEO Battery Materials. We highlight its potential and that of established players Siemens Energy and BYD.
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