Juliane Zielonka
Born in Bielefeld, she studied German, English and psychology. The emergence of the Internet in the early '90s led her from university to training in graphic design and marketing communications. After years of agency work in corporate branding, she switched to publishing and learned her editorial craft at Hubert Burda Media.
She discovered the world of the stock market in 1998. With her passion for innovation and digitalization, she focused on companies from the technology and healthcare sectors early on.
Analyzing fundamentals, business models and their scalability is as much her passion as thinking into complex future scenarios. Since 2019, she has regularly organized stock exchange roundtables and attended international investment events to deepen and pass on her knowledge.
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Commented by Juliane Zielonka on January 23rd, 2025 | 08:00 CET
XXIX Metal, Apple, D-Wave - Three beneficiaries of the 500-billion-dollar AI revolution
At high speed, the US government announces the "Stargate" project - a historic USD 500 billion investment in the country's AI infrastructure. The strategic partnership between tech giants such as OpenAI, SoftBank, and Oracle will include the construction of 20 state-of-the-art data centres. Initial construction work in Texas has already begun. Tons of copper will be needed to build the infrastructure and data centres, which means golden times are dawning for copper exploration companies. On the one hand, demand for copper is increasing due to rapid technological advances, and on the other hand, analysts say that the price of copper could double this year. Microsoft and Nvidia emphasize the strategic importance of healthcare in the AI deal. This is precisely where Apple has an opportunity for the future. If they manage to make a breakthrough with the Apple Watch in the diabetes market, there is the potential for billions of dollars in profits. D-Wave, a quantum computer manufacturer, also seems to be on the fast track. The Silicon Valley company produces, among other things, energy-efficient AI computing solutions. Music to the ears of investors...
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Commented by Juliane Zielonka on January 23rd, 2025 | 07:00 CET
F3 Uranium, Plug Power, RWE - Opportunities and challenges from Trump's energy emergency
The election of Donald J. Trump as the 47th President of the United States is already having an impact on global energy policy and its players. Shortly after taking office, Trump declared a "National Energy Emergency" to secure the country's energy supply and reduce reliance on foreign energy companies. This presents a new opportunity for the Canadian explorer company F3 Uranium to accelerate its uranium exploration in Canada, as relaxed environmental regulations can speed up approval procedures. With 95 nuclear power plants, the US is an ideal consumer of the valuable raw material. Hydrogen expert Plug Power, on the other hand, has already seen its share price fall on the stock market. Just two days before Trump's inauguration, the Company secured a multi-billion-dollar loan guarantee under former President Biden for the expansion of its hydrogen facilities. The German energy company RWE appears largely unfazed by the change of government. Analysts at Deutsche Bank remain optimistic about the stock's growth potential, noting that existing wind farm projects seem unaffected by the energy emergency. We look at what the current developments mean for investors.
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Commented by Juliane Zielonka on January 20th, 2025 | 15:50 CET
D-Wave, European Lithium, BYD – Silicon Valley, the Alps, China: The tech axis of the future
The digital revolution is advancing in quantum leaps: the Silicon Valley company D-Wave is accelerating conventional computing processes by a factor of 2,000 with its groundbreaking quantum computing technology. Analysts predict that its share price will double this year. The Austrian company European Lithium is profiting from the unbroken demand for the same raw material. With its property in beautiful Carinthia, the exploration and mining company has the potential to take the lead among European lithium producers. Automaker BMW is already on board, having invested millions. Analysts predict a growth of 500% for European Lithium shares. In this phase of transformation, shifts in power are also becoming apparent: BYD, originally a battery manufacturer and now China's largest electric vehicle producer, plans to take over two German Volkswagen plants – a symbolic turning point in European industrial history. Where are the best opportunities for investors?
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Commented by Juliane Zielonka on January 16th, 2025 | 07:10 CET
BASF, Globex Mining, BP – Industrial giants in transition: Billion-dollar lawsuits, the lithium boom, and the turbulence of the energy transition
The global raw materials and energy industry is undergoing a profound transformation: established oil companies like BP are struggling with profit warnings and feeling the pain of the transformation that the energy transition and changing demand are forcing upon them. The goal is to include more renewable energy sources in the portfolio. The existing shareholders are not particularly enthusiastic about this. Meanwhile, the increasing demand for electric mobility is opening up new opportunities in the raw materials sector – the Canadian company Globex Mining is scoring points here with a clever business model and promising lithium discoveries. Investors benefit from the mining company's numerous properties and extensive raw materials portfolio. In contrast, BASF has filed a lawsuit against competitors in the amount of EUR 1.4 billion at the Munich District Court. Four companies are said to have made unfair price agreements; BASF wants fair competition. Read more about the strategies of the three global players.
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Commented by Juliane Zielonka on January 10th, 2025 | 07:00 CET
Gold and security: Barrick, Desert Gold and Rheinmetall are profiting from geopolitical change
The global security landscape is changing rapidly, whether in the Middle East, on NATO borders, or in Asia. Savvy investors recognize the links between demand for commodities such as gold, technology and defense. One of the major gold producers, Barrick Gold, is receiving positive analyst evaluations and appears to be on a growth trajectory for 2025. The same is true for Desert Gold. The exploration and resource development company has discovered promising new gold deposits in Mali, West Africa, and has also raised the necessary capital for the next development phase. Meanwhile, Rheinmetall is strengthening the medical capabilities of the German armed forces. With state-of-the-art mobile rescue stations, soldiers will have access to care and support anytime. While gold producers and explorers are tapping into valuable precious metal resources, Rheinmetall provides the technology for a secure future. There is enormous investment potential for investors.
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Commented by Juliane Zielonka on January 9th, 2025 | 07:05 CET
ARI Motors, Volkswagen, BYD – E-mobility between urban niche, China strategy, and ethical boundaries
Electromobility is changing the automotive industry at all levels – from agile small vans for city centre operations to vehicles used on the factory premises of large corporations: cost-efficient solutions are in demand. The German manufacturer ARI Motors is conquering the niche of inner-city deliveries and artisan businesses with its small and nimble electric vehicles. Meanwhile, the industry's big players are fighting for market share in China. Volkswagen is expanding its strategic partnership with Chinese EV pioneer Xpeng to develop new EV models for the Asian market and roll out a nationwide network of 20,000 fast-charging stations. Chinese automaker BYD, however, is making headlines in Brazil – not for its innovations but for a scandal involving questionable working conditions during the construction of a new factory.
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Commented by Juliane Zielonka on January 3rd, 2025 | 07:05 CET
Automotive revolution: BYD leads the way in electric power, First Hydrogen focuses on hydrogen, and Porsche loses market share
The mobility revolution is in full swing. Whether in the automotive or energy production sectors, innovative CEOs and daring engineers worldwide are working on environmentally friendly drives and energy sources. The Chinese automaker BYD impressively demonstrates the success of its aggressive pricing strategy and a broad model range from hybrid to electric vehicles. It is only a few sales figures away from the top dog Tesla, then BYD is number 1 worldwide. The innovative company First Hydrogen is even going one step further in its planning. In addition to its hydrogen-powered commercial vehicles, it plans to build several mini-reactors to produce hydrogen. These mini-reactors will be used by tech giants like Google in the future. While it used to be ahead of everyone else, Porsche is currently driving with the handbrake on. Last year's sharp drop in share prices is forcing the Company to change its strategy. Even its largest market to date, China, is collapsing. Find out here what the Stuttgart-based company is banking on this year.
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Commented by Juliane Zielonka on January 2nd, 2025 | 07:00 CET
Saturn Oil + Gas, Nel ASA, RWE - How three energy giants are redefining the future of global energy supply
Only a few days remain until January 20, 2025. The day the new US president will be sworn in and can push ahead with another energy turnaround. In North America, energy companies like Saturn Oil & Gas are expanding, and their products are driving the economy. With its blueprint strategy, Saturn ensures continuous value creation and is investing around CAD 320 million in further oil drilling projects for 2025. The clear financial strategy also provides more flexibility for the coming year. In Europe, the shift toward renewable energies continues. Nel ASA boasts full order books thanks to demand from Asia, but analysts remain cautious given the lack of hydrogen supply infrastructure in Europe. However, the new EU supply chain law could reshape the market conditions in favour of Nel ASA, as initial threats from Qatar indicate. As a global player, RWE continues to do business where it is most lucrative. The Company has achieved a milestone in the US, and in Italy, RWE is bringing a fresh breeze to the energy sector. Where investors should act now.
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Commented by Juliane Zielonka on December 30th, 2024 | 07:00 CET
dynaCERT, Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen: Three strategies for the mobility transition
The automotive industry is undergoing a unique transformation: innovative technologies are creating new markets, while established European manufacturers are struggling with tighter environmental regulations. The Canadian company dynaCERT offers an applicable interim solution with its HydraGEN™ technology: the switchable retrofitting of conventional diesel engines with hydrogen technology enables significantly lower CO₂ emissions. Ideal for logistics, shipping and mining. dynaCERT is enjoying profitable new business in the Mexican mining industry. For Mercedes-Benz, Mexico is also the mobility country of the future. The Company is setting new records there with its bus business and dominating the sector, achieving a market share of 45%. In contrast, the German carmaker Volkswagen is suffering from a lack of demand for electric mobility at its home base. It plans to avert the impending crisis by cutting 35,000 jobs. Where should investors be looking now?
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Commented by Juliane Zielonka on December 23rd, 2024 | 11:55 CET
Pharma stocks in focus: Setback for Novo Nordisk, spot-on performance for Vidac Pharma and Bayer
Updates from the pharmaceutical and biotech sector for investors: The Danish company Novo Nordisk is experiencing a setback in the development of its new weight loss drug, CagriSema. Vidac Pharma and Bayer, on the other hand, have positive news to report. The biotech company has received an extension of patent protection for its innovative cancer drugs from the US Patent Office, presenting a unique opportunity for investors. Bayer is also celebrating a success: the higher-dose version of the eye drug Eylea has delivered convincing results in the latest study. This means that in the future, patients will require less frequent injections into the eye. We take a closer look at the developments.
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