Building on a traditional banking apprenticeship, Matthias Schomber qualified as a certified stockbroker and Eurex trader. In the years that followed, he deepened his expertise in proprietary trading at renowned banks and financial services firms, where he specialized in the dynamic trading of stocks, options, and futures. This solid practical knowledge gained from real-world market conditions forms the foundation of his current work.
For many years, he shared this extensive experience with investors as an active trader and author of various stock market services. In addition to his writing work, he advised financial firms on portfolio management and established himself as an expert in modern market analysis.
His technical understanding extends far beyond traditional chart analysis: He develops fully automated trading systems as well as customized stock screeners that systematically identify market opportunities based on quantitative criteria. These algorithmic tools cover a broad spectrum ranging from stocks to futures and foreign exchange (FX) trading. They exemplify his holistic, technology-driven approach, which he now incorporates into his market reports as a business journalist and analyst.
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Commented by Matthias Schomber on October 14th, 2026 | 05:28 CEST
Data and AI Giant, Server Boom and Gold Wild Card! A Look at Palantir, Super Micro and Desert Gold
Investors looking for the forces driving prices in today's stock market cannot ignore the megatrends of AI and securing strategic raw materials. That is why we are taking a closer look at Palantir, an AI powerhouse, and Super Micro Computer, whose servers and cooling solutions help meet the demands of the AI boom. On the commodities side, we turn to Desert Gold. Each of these three stocks offers investors distinct risk-reward profiles. A close look at the balance sheets, price targets and operational milestones of Palantir, Super Micro Computer and Desert Gold reveals where genuine or still-hidden potential may lie and which risks investors should be aware of now. Things are getting exciting! Read on!
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Commented by Matthias Schomber on October 12th, 2026 | 05:37 CEST
Infineon Slides, Chinese Anchor Investor at Puma, and a Potential Chart Breakout at HPQ Silicon! Where Are the Opportunities for Your Portfolio?
Nervousness is rising across the markets. Share prices are being driven by major investors taking stakes, the AI boom, political statements, and the latest developments in the war. While chip giant Infineon is benefiting from a massive AI boost despite market turbulence, China's Anta is gaining influence at Puma and could give the sporting goods manufacturer exactly the fresh momentum it needs. Meanwhile, Canadian technology company HPQ Silicon is approaching a critical technical resistance level. A breakout could open the door to significant upside potential. What opportunities do these three very different stocks offer, and where might an entry point be worthwhile?
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Commented by Matthias Schomber on October 12th, 2026 | 05:24 CEST
Every Crisis Creates an Opportunity: Nordex Stumbles, Jungheinrich Struggles, and RE Royalties Looks to Have Found a Bottom
When market participants suddenly lose their nerve, and industrial heavyweights like Jungheinrich plunge to new multi-year lows despite bulging order books, a key question for private investors, among others, is whether this is a dangerous crisis with further downside ahead or an attractive entry opportunity. Nordex, too, has recently struggled to build on its successes from earlier this year. The share is trapped in a consolidation phase and has now returned to its level from late February, when it broke out upwards on high volume and with a long green weekly candlestick. Is this an attractive entry point for investors desperately seeking stable, high-yield alternatives in the future-oriented renewable energy market? Find out why scepticism could prevail regarding well-known German names and why a pioneer in royalty financing could be on the verge of the next major share price surge following a technical “textbook pattern”.
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Commented by Matthias Schomber on October 9th, 2026 | 07:15 CEST
Defense and Auto Stocks Stumble: Mercedes-Benz and Renk Seek Support as Lahontan Gold Sparks Imagination!
Should investors be seriously concerned about the performance of the flagship industries right now? The share price action of recent weeks certainly speaks volumes. As dark clouds gather over Stuttgart's automotive industry and even Hollywood stars can barely slow the decline, the once-booming defense sector is suddenly facing unexpected headwinds as well. Yet every volatile market also creates opportunities, often away from the mainstream. Today, we take a closer look at three companies that could be interesting now, or in the future, each in their own way. We start by examining the crisis-stricken automotive assembly lines at Mercedes-Benz, then turn to Renk, where defense margins could become a decisive factor. Finally, we head to usually sunny Nevada to examine a promising resource company that could make waves in the future. Read on! This stock analysis provides interesting facts and highlights potential investment opportunities that could be worth considering for your portfolio.
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Commented by Matthias Schomber on October 8th, 2026 | 07:20 CEST
Three Hot Stocks in Focus: Insurance giant Allianz, EV and electronics specialist Xiaomi and drone expert Volatus Aerospace
We kick off today's report with Munich-based insurance giant Allianz, which is shining with its billion-dollar share buybacks and strong financial results, yet is still grappling with investors' concerns about AI. Next, we head to China to look at tech specialist Xiaomi, which is looking to hit the gas with its new auto division and is shaking up the established smartphone market—though margin issues are weighing on its share price. We wrap up with the Canadian drone expert Volatus Aerospace. After a major contract and an attempted technical breakout, something big may be on the horizon. Read on to find out which of these stocks could offer the greatest potential for your portfolio.
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Commented by Matthias Schomber on October 7th, 2026 | 09:05 CEST
Banking Power Struggles, Takeover Battles & Tungsten Boom: Time For Bold Moves in Commerzbank, Deutsche Bank and Almonty Industries
Financial markets are currently on edge! Yields on 10-year bonds are climbing to extreme levels in several European countries as well as in the US, creating turbulence across a wide range of asset classes. Ongoing geopolitical conflicts are adding to the uncertainty. While Germany's banking sector is caught between takeover battles and significant interest-rate risks, investors are looking for fresh catalysts. At Commerzbank, Italian major shareholder UniCredit is shaking up the status quo, while Deutsche Bank is grappling with pressured bond portfolios despite completing its share buyback program. Meanwhile, the commodities sector is presenting a very different, but equally compelling, setup. Here, Almonty Industries' stock has undergone a sharp, rapid consolidation following a spectacular rally and is now hovering near a critical chart level. In this analysis, we examine the potential risks involved and where attractive opportunities are now opening up for savvy investors.
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Commented by Matthias Schomber on October 6th, 2026 | 07:30 CEST
From Legacy Issues to Growth Opportunities: Why BASF, Bayer and Zefiro Methane Are Worth Watching
Created and Published on Behalf of Zefiro Methane Corp.
BASF is working its way through a cost-cutting program and continues to attract investors with a strong dividend. In addition, the chemical giant plans to acquire its competitor Evonik. This strategic acquisition is intended to significantly expand its market power during challenging times. Whether it succeeds, however, remains to be seen. Bayer, too, is undergoing a painful restructuring to address its legacy issues and reduce debt, but offers bold investors attractive turnaround potential—provided much of this effort succeeds. The dynamics across the Atlantic are quite different. There, Zefiro Methane is turning the remediation of abandoned oil and gas wells in North America into a profitable growth business, with strong sales and a promising chart pattern.
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Commented by Matthias Schomber on October 5th, 2026 | 07:15 CEST
Portfolio Booster Wanted? Deutz, TKMS and DRC Gold – Three Stocks With Potential
The stock markets are buzzing, and many investors are already fearing early signs of a crash—but we are not there yet, because investors are always looking for new opportunities. Sometimes the best opportunities are hiding in plain sight; sometimes, you have to dig deeper. Today, we have done exactly that and identified three stocks worth a closer look. First up is Deutz, which is reinventing itself and pushing into alternative drive technologies. Next, we dive into TKMS, where defence-sector spending is fueling fresh market interest and driving sharp share price moves. Finally, DRC Gold offers exposure to a gold exploration story that could be developing into something much bigger beneath the radar of the major mining companies. Three very different companies, three distinct market stories — and potentially three ways to give a portfolio fresh momentum. The key, as always, is timing.
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Commented by Matthias Schomber on October 1st, 2026 | 07:55 CEST
Evotec, DroneShield and Power Metallic Mines: Turnaround Opportunities, Defence Boom and Commodities Hidden Gem
The stock market can be a madhouse at the best of times—and right now, some developments seem to defy all logic. Yet markets are rarely driven by fundamentals alone. Greed, fear and shifting investor sentiment can send stocks in directions that appear difficult to explain from a purely rational perspective. While the cards are being reshuffled at Evotec's modern laboratories following a management shakeup, DroneShield is looking to benefit from the new defence boom in the skies. In Canada, Power Metallic Mines sits on a vast polymetallic deposit. Each of the three stocks has its own technical chart setup. We examine the hard facts, look at margins and balance sheets, and assess the real opportunities. Which of these three stocks offers significant turnaround potential, and where do risks still loom? Read on to find out.
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Commented by Matthias Schomber on September 30th, 2026 | 10:00 CEST
Billion-Dollar Poker, Margins & Cash Machine: Siemens Energy, Evonik and RE Royalties Could Be the Real Winners!
Evonik is at the centre of a billion-euro takeover bid that the target has rejected, leaving some investors wondering what comes next. Could a higher offer still emerge? Meanwhile, an industrial company that fought its way out of a deep crisis and saw its share price multiply is now facing renewed pressure. Can the tide turn once more? And then there is a relatively overlooked niche player offering high dividend yields. This is the mix of three companies featured in our latest article. We look at Siemens Energy's comeback after the dark years of the crisis and assess its outlook. We examine the background to BASF's rejected takeover approach for Evonik. Finally, we take a closer look at RE Royalties, which has paid out substantial dividends in the past and is approaching important technical chart levels. Read on as we examine the latest developments at all three companies and the opportunities and risks shaping their stories.
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