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 December 13th, 2024 | 07:00 CET
Medical milestones from Novo Nordisk, BioNxt and Bayer: New hope for millions of patients
Medical research is currently making remarkable progress in the treatment of serious diseases. Three companies in this field are reporting important developments that could improve the lives of many people: the Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk is consolidating its leading position in the fight against obesity with a market share of over 30% in GLP-1 drugs and is driving global expansion. At the same time, the Canadian company BioNxt Solutions is developing a groundbreaking MS therapy: an innovative and simple administration could significantly ease the daily medication routine for MS patients. Bayer, in turn, is starting an important study for a novel cancer drug that is expected to be particularly effective against aggressive tumour types due to its unique mechanism of action. The specific benefits offered by the new therapies and how they change patients' lives are factors that investors should consider when making their next investment decisions.
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Commented by Juliane Zielonka on December 12th, 2024 | 07:00 CET
F3 Uranium, Palantir and Alphabet: How the AI boom is driving demand for nuclear energy and benefiting tech giants
The increasing energy demand for AI applications and data centers is driving the demand for reliable, low-carbon base load supply from nuclear power. This is putting explorers like F3 Uranium in the spotlight of investors. With its PLN project and uranium holdings of up to 30.9% U3O8, the Company is positioning itself as an important raw materials supplier for this development. As an AI specialist, Palantir is benefiting from the current growth in several ways: On the one hand, through new contracts in the defense sector, such as the recent collaboration with Anduril Industries and the contract extension with the US Special Operations Command. On the other hand, the growing demand for a stable energy supply for its computationally intensive applications. Alphabet is investing heavily in its AI infrastructure, with planned spending of USD 50 billion. These investments in data centers and cloud computing require a reliable power supply, which is increasingly to be provided by nuclear power.
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Commented by Juliane Zielonka on December 5th, 2024 | 07:20 CET
Technological change and raw materials: Rheinmetall expands virtual training, Almonty plans breakthrough, Intel stumbles
The technology sector is going through turbulent times: the German defense contractor Rheinmetall is setting new standards in military training with virtual reality technology. The simulator, developed in collaboration with Hologate, can generate acceleration forces corresponding to twice the force of gravity. This makes training for military drivers feel incredibly realistic. Away from the tech giants, Canadian mining company Almonty Industries is preparing a strategic coup in South Korea: its Sangdong mine, equipped with state-of-the-art grinding equipment from Finnish company Metso, could soon break China's 80% dominance of the global tungsten market and become an important alternative source for the high-tech and defense industries. Chip giant Intel, on the other hand, is struggling to find its place in the AI boom after the surprising resignation of its CEO. In the third quarter of 2024 alone, the Company recorded a loss of USD 16.6 billion.
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Commented by Juliane Zielonka on November 29th, 2024 | 07:00 CET
RWE, Globex Mining, Plug Power - Energy transition: Euphoria, disillusionment, and investment opportunities
The path to a sustainable energy supply is not linear but is characterized by successes, setbacks and surprising developments. Despite possible supply risks, the German energy giant RWE is posting record earnings of EUR 4 billion (EBITDA) and is a thorn in the side of the Federal Cartel Office due to its market dominance. With its "mineral bank" model, mining specialist Globex Mining proves how traditional commodity businesses can also develop sustainably. The mining sector faces a double challenge: on the one hand, the industry contributes massively to the increased carbon footprint, while on the other hand, it is indispensable for the energy transition, as the demand for metals for batteries and renewable energies is increasing dramatically. With over 252 projects and smart royalty rights, Globex Mining is growing continuously, and its enterprise value is increasing. Hydrogen pioneer Plug Power, on the other hand, is struggling with a significant 20% revenue drop despite ambitious growth targets. "Hope dies last," one thinks when considering the perseverance of Plug Power's management. Where do investment opportunities lie?
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Commented by Juliane Zielonka on November 28th, 2024 | 07:15 CET
Barrick Gold, Desert Gold, Novo Nordisk - How political decisions and market opportunities drive prices
The capital markets are again demonstrating how closely intertwined political decisions, external market factors, and entrepreneurial skills are. The planned expansion of Medicare and Medicaid coverage of obesity drugs could open up new growth prospects for the Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk in the US. However, the wind of change is blowing in the direction of a new administration with a strong reputation in the US healthcare sector. Industry giant Barrick Gold shines with impressive numbers, with operating cash flow alone at USD 23 billion. Meanwhile, explorer Desert Gold is securing fresh capital through clever financing for its promising SMSZ gold project in Mali, Africa. Here is what investors should be looking out for now.
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Commented by Juliane Zielonka on November 28th, 2024 | 07:00 CET
Thunder Gold Corp., Amazon, Rheinmetall - Record values for gold, AI and armaments
The technology landscape and the commodities sector are currently showing their most dynamic side. Thunder Gold Corporation is delivering exceptional exploration results in Ontario, Canada. The reported gold grades of 9.12 g/t Au over 12.66 m are not only the strongest in the project's history, but they also indicate a potentially large gold deposit. The project's strategic location, with direct access to important infrastructure, further enhances the potential of this area. Amazon is making a technological breakthrough in the highly competitive AI chip market. With its new Trainium 2 processor, the tech giant is taking a direct shot at market leader Nvidia. The promised fourfold increase in computing power at a significantly lower cost could fundamentally change the balance of power in this billion-dollar market. Rheinmetall is also continuing its growth course. Deutsche Bank is significantly raising its estimate and the target price to EUR 700. The Düsseldorf-based company, which wants to double its sales to EUR 20 billion by 2027, is benefiting from a new major order from Canada worth EUR 215 million.
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Commented by Juliane Zielonka on November 22nd, 2024 | 07:00 CET
BASF, F3 Uranium, Amazon - From geothermal energy to uranium: Three companies shaping the future of energy
The global energy transition is taking concrete shape: chemical giant BASF and Australian geothermal specialist Vulcan Energy are forging a groundbreaking alliance for green heat and lithium production in Ludwigshafen. The momentum in the energy sector is further strengthened by the nuclear power renaissance. F3 Uranium is positioning itself with high-grade uranium discoveries in Canada's Athabasca Basin to capitalize on the upcoming demand boom. The expected doubling of uranium demand by 2030 and the planned strategic uranium reserve in the US from 2025 promise strong growth for the sector. Meanwhile, tech giant Amazon is securing its future power supply in the European market by investing billions in Greek wind farms. These developments highlight how large corporations are driving the transformation of energy supply systems.
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Commented by Juliane Zielonka on November 21st, 2024 | 07:15 CET
Bayer, BioNxt Solutions, BioNTech – Patents and acquisitions for market penetration
Three companies in the pharmaceutical industry are pursuing different strategies to strengthen their market position: Bayer is making targeted investments in the Japanese heart medication market and acquiring the rights to a promising active ingredient for treating heart muscle diseases for up to EUR 560 million. BioNxt Solutions is developing an innovative form of medication delivery for drugs to treat the incurable disease of multiple sclerosis - with an absolute focus on patients. The biotech company is thus securing patent protection in key international markets. BioNTech, in turn, is massively expanding into the Asian oncology market with the USD 800 million acquisition of the Chinese company Biotheus. All three companies are expanding their positions in lucrative future markets. Which strategy will be successful?
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Commented by Juliane Zielonka on November 15th, 2024 | 07:00 CET
First Hydrogen, BYD, Porsche - Two newcomers challenge the old guard
Germany is establishing itself as a pioneer in hydrogen mobility with an ambitious 9,700 km hydrogen network and 17 specialized hydrogen centers. The Company First Hydrogen is taking advantage of this momentum and is positioning itself in the German market with its field-tested commercial vehicles at exactly the right time. With an impressive range of 630 km per tank fill and successful fleet trials in the UK, First Hydrogen is making strides. At the same time, Hungary is developing into a strategic hub of European e-mobility. With BYD and BMW setting up operations and the battery manufacturer CATL investing EUR 7.3 billion, a major center for electromobility is emerging here. Once the undisputed star in the automotive sky, Porsche is experiencing a decline in revenue of 5.2% to EUR 28.56 billion and is struggling with a falling operating return. The important Chinese market, particularly, is causing concern for the Stuttgart-based company, where sales figures fell by a third in the first half of the year.
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Commented by Juliane Zielonka on November 14th, 2024 | 07:45 CET
Daimler Truck, dynaCERT, Bayer AG: Contrasts in Q3: Established companies under pressure, newcomers with breakthroughs
Established DAX corporations such as Bayer AG and Daimler Truck, a Mercedes-Benz Group company, are facing a headwind in the third quarter of 2024. However, the Canadian cleantech specialist dynaCERT is on the verge of its commercial breakthrough. The Leverkusen-based Bayer Group has to revise its forecast downwards. The agriculture business, in particular, is a cause for concern, while the pharmaceuticals division is scoring points with new drugs. At Daimler Truck, strong business in North America is stabilizing the balance sheet, while business in Europe is under pressure. dynaCERT, on the other hand, has received the valuable Verra certification for its hydrogen technology for diesel optimization after twenty years of development work. Investors finally have a viable hydrogen use case for logistics.
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