At home in Southern Germany, the passionate stock exchange expert has been accompanying the capital markets for about twenty years. With a soft spot for smaller companies, he is constantly on the lookout for exciting investment stories. That it depends thereby less on large names, but on the future potential and whether the market also recognizes these perspectives, was one of its first learnings at the stock exchange.
On these pages, Nico examines current events at listed companies and takes a closer look at companies that are traded under the radar of the market, in addition to well-known securities.
In order to be able to take advantage of speculative opportunities on the stock exchange, Nico not only focuses on a balanced asset allocation of defensive and opportunity-oriented securities, but also on an intact risk management. "In addition to position size and entry in several tranches, investors should also develop a sense of timing and get to know a stock better before investing," says the columnist.
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Commented by Nico Popp on July 5th, 2023 | 07:25 CEST
Hydrogen - the best is yet to come: Siemens Energy, Plug Power, RegenX Tech
Hydrogen is considered the energy carrier of the future. But the gas, which can be produced in a climate-neutral manner, is not a panacea. Only recently, experts described heating with hydrogen as a "dead end" in an article for Focus magazine. At the same time, the substance is gaining importance in industry. In Germany, a "hydrogen capital" is even emerging. This article explores the current trends in hydrogen and identifies the precious metal that could particularly benefit in the future.
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Commented by Nico Popp on July 3rd, 2023 | 08:15 CEST
Norway plans rare earths coup - but at what cost? Rheinmetall, Mercedes-Benz, Defense Metals
Tanks are rolling through Europe once again. Since February 24, 2022, the Ukraine war has kept the world on edge. But even on Germany's roads, vehicles weighing several tons are rolling around in the form of SUVs. While in China, a 700 kg city runabout is winning the hearts of customers, in Germany, even the lower middle class like to show off. Today we look at what this means for the hunger for critical raw materials, why Norway now wants to mine rare earths at the bottom of the sea, and what promising land alternatives exist.
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Commented by Nico Popp on June 29th, 2023 | 07:50 CEST
Hydrogen abc - Everything about opportunities and risks: ThyssenKrupp, Daimler Truck, First Hydrogen
Hydrogen is experiencing a boom. The upcoming IPO of ThyssenKrupp subsidiary Nucera has a signal effect. At the beginning of the subscription period, the demand for the shares of the hydrogen specialist exceeded the supply. The shares are to be traded for the first time on July 5. Here we will discuss what Nucera's IPO means for the industry and where risks and opportunities lurk.
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Commented by Nico Popp on June 28th, 2023 | 07:00 CEST
Bank shock and gold trickery: Deutsche Bank, Commerzbank, Globex Mining
Stress can be positive. That is when it sharpens our senses and is part of a constructive process. To be prepared for stress, banks undergo so-called stress tests. As the European banking supervisory authority has now reported, institutions must be prepared for negative surprises - the consequences for shareholders and customers are likely to be noticeable. We explain the situation and present alternatives.
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Commented by Nico Popp on June 26th, 2023 | 08:30 CEST
Energy chaos? Not at all! Siemens Energy, ThyssenKrupp, Saturn Oil + Gas
The world is changing - and German companies are at the forefront. Siemens Energy could partner with the world's largest solar company, Longi, in its planned plant in Germany. ThyssenKrupp wants to take off with its hydrogen subsidiary Nucera and has high hopes of an IPO before the summer break. But there are also problems: Siemens Energy's share price crashed recently due to issues at the wind energy subsidiary. We look at how investors can best navigate the green revolution.
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Commented by Nico Popp on June 22nd, 2023 | 09:05 CEST
Isolation and e-car crash - A new China shock for markets? BASF, NIO, Power Nickel
It was a profit warning with a signal effect: Lanxess shares plunged on Tuesday after a gloomy outlook. The BASF share also came under pressure as a result. Once again, developments around China are causing concern. While the major economies are increasingly isolating themselves and relying on autarky and protectionism, the collateral damage is increasing. But there are also profiteers. We shed light on the opportunities and risks.
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Commented by Nico Popp on June 20th, 2023 | 07:00 CEST
Real estate - A golden future: Vonovia, BYD, Grid Metals
The numbers are shocking. The number of building permits in Germany plummeted by 32% in April compared to the same month last year - the sharpest drop since 2007. What is the reason behind this sudden halt in construction? What makes real estate future-proof today? And which stocks can profit? We take a look at the current trends for you.
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Commented by Nico Popp on June 15th, 2023 | 08:55 CEST
Breakthrough for the e-truck? Daimler Truck, Siemens Healthineers, Almonty Industries
For a long time, hydrogen was considered the energy carrier for heavy machinery. Now Daimler Truck has high hopes for a battery-powered model of its Actros. We explain the background, shed light on what lies behind Siemens Healthineers' share buyback program and also introduce a company that could benefit equally from advances in medical technology and the run on modern batteries.
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Commented by Nico Popp on June 14th, 2023 | 08:10 CEST
Hydrogen picks up - Where profits lurk: ThyssenKrupp, JinkoSolar, Manuka Resources
The hydrogen business is picking up speed worldwide. ThyssenKrupp plans to float its hydrogen subsidiary Nucera on the stock market before the summer break. This announcement is positive for the entire industry, as it indicates that ThyssenKrupp and the banks involved think the market is stable enough to get a reasonable price for shares in Nucera. We look at what is behind the IPO, which Greentech stocks are still interesting and which niche investors can profit disproportionately.
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Commented by Nico Popp on June 13th, 2023 | 07:30 CEST
AI reaches the old economy - Here is where it is happening now: Airbus, Star Navigation Group, BMW
Companies like Tesla and BYD have an advantage over BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and others thanks to their software. However, German industrial companies are increasingly hopeful they can catch up with the competition. The solution is Artificial Intelligence (AI). BMW and other companies aim to use software developers more efficiently and shift into high gear despite the shortage of skilled workers. There are also signs of an AI revolution in aviation. The mission: to reduce costs and increase safety. We look at what is at stake and how private investors can profit.
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