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 January 5th, 2026 | 07:15 CET
Short-Term Politics, Long-Term Megatrends: Investing in NEO Battery Materials, RENK, and TKMS for 2026!
Following the spectacular arrest of Venezuelan President Maduro by US special forces, the international financial markets are entering a new phase of geopolitical uncertainty with direct and indirect effects on commodity markets and strategic supply chains. Washington's military action in the capital, Caracas, and the subsequent transfer of Maduro to New York have triggered sharp international criticism and raised urgent questions under international law. Despite these challenges, the megatrends of sustainable mobility and energy storage will continue. At the same time, defense industry players remain among the winners. Canadian company NEO Battery Materials is active across all these fields and represents a high-opportunity investment.
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Commented by Carsten Mainitz on January 2nd, 2026 | 07:20 CET
Correction in gold and silver? Margin calls? What this means for Kobo Resources, Barrick Mining, First Majestic, and the sector!
The bull market in precious metals came to an end in 2025 with prices close to all-time highs. Gold rose by around 65%, silver by around 150%. In the last days of last year, margin increases for metal futures on the CME, the world's largest futures exchange, led to a short-term correction in precious metal prices. US banks Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan remain bullish and expect gold prices to reach at least USD 4,900 this year. Experts identify interest rate cuts, strong physical demand, and purchases by central banks as the driving forces. These are good prospects for producers Barrick and First Majestic. Second-tier stocks such as Kobo Resources have recently outperformed blue chips and have a good chance of outperforming the market leaders this year.
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Commented by Carsten Mainitz on December 30th, 2025 | 11:15 CET
Stock Picking Alert! Power Metallic Mines – Set to Double? Puma and Evotec as Promising Turnarounds?
The 2025 stock market year has produced many winners, but also some losers. Bullish commodity markets and project progress led to a jump in the share price of Canadian commodity company Power Metallic Mines at the beginning of the year. In December, the share price corrected, but the upward trend quickly resumed, buoyed by good drilling results. The Canadian company holds one of the largest polymetallic deposits in North America, which has attracted many well-known investors this year. It is also worth taking a look at turnaround bets with takeover potential, such as Evotec and Puma.
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Commented by Carsten Mainitz on December 30th, 2025 | 07:20 CET
Electricity as a bottleneck for AI? Different energy sources, different approaches: American Atomics, Nordex, Siemens Energy – Who is ahead?
The electricity demand of rapidly growing AI data centers is enormous. The uninterrupted availability of energy, including infrastructure and pricing structures, is a decisive guideline for the future. Green energy from solar and wind is often presented in public debate as the means of choice, but it comes with significant drawbacks. Last year, the US corporate giant Microsoft demonstrated that radically different approaches are possible. To satisfy the power hunger of its AI data centers, Microsoft signed a 20-year contract with a domestic energy provider for the supply of nuclear power. This deal sent a remarkable signal and is emblematic of a new trend: nuclear energy. American Atomics, a newcomer to the stock market, stands out as an exciting investment in this area.
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Commented by Carsten Mainitz on December 29th, 2025 | 07:35 CET
Rally in sight – Zinc is the secret beneficiary of the steel boom and electric vehicles! Recognize the potential in Pasinex Resources, BYD, and Salzgitter!
The year 2025 was marked by sharply rising prices for raw materials. These included precious metals, especially silver, critical raw materials, but also industrial metals such as copper. The bottom line is that this year's rally passed zinc by. Starting at high prices in January, the price of the volatile industrial metal fell by around 10% over the course of the year. Zinc is used in a wide range of industrial and technological applications: as corrosion protection for steel, in alloys, and as electrode material for certain types of batteries. As the long-term growth drivers remain intact, investing in zinc offers good opportunities. Companies such as Pasinex Resources, which have high-grade deposits and can therefore achieve well above-average margins, are to be favored.
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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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