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 January 17th, 2023 | 16:30 CET
Blackout warning in the south - here's what's behind it: BASF, Manuka Resources, NEL
Last Sunday, operators of power grids in Baden-Württemberg advised people to refrain from unnecessary power consumption from 5 pm onwards because otherwise, energy would have to be imported from abroad. Plans around the mandatory installation of smart electricity meters had previously been made public. This shows that the energy transition is coming - whatever the cost. We look at three shares with a green future at exciting chart points.
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Commented by Nico Popp on January 11th, 2023 | 13:00 CET
E-mobility - is it all over? BYD, Power Nickel, Varta
"E-cars will disappear just as quickly as they came." Boom! This statement by Georg Brasseur, emeritus professor of Institute of Electrical Measurement and Sensor Systems at Graz University of Technology, is currently making waves. But what drives the retired scientist to make this statement? And what are the consequences for the battery industry and investors? We shed some light on the matter - and even point out opportunities.
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Commented by Nico Popp on January 10th, 2023 | 11:42 CET
A wake-up call for gold - China as an indicator: Deutsche Bank, Alerio Gold, JinkoSolar
For years, gold has not been as exciting as it is today. Why? Central banks, like the Bank of China, have recently been bullish on gold. In addition, many economies will slide into recession in 2023 - traditionally, a good environment for gold. We look at the past, pick up on current facts and explain which stocks have potential.
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Commented by Nico Popp on January 9th, 2023 | 17:42 CET
A look at what the hydrogen deal with Norway means: NEL, Volkswagen, dynaCERT
Those in the import-export business usually know how to cut a deal in business terms. Sometimes entrepreneurs in this industry are also a bit shady - at least, that is the image attached to them. Now Norway wants to get into the import-export business in a big way. In the next three minutes, we explain what is at stake, why the deal is important for the hydrogen sector and how investors can profit from it.
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Commented by Nico Popp on December 27th, 2022 | 06:00 CET
Interview with rare earths company Auxico Resources: "We are solving the problem of dependence on China today."
Auxico Resources has three promising rare earth projects and potential for cash flows across multiple jurisdictions. In the interview, President and CEO Frederick Kozak explains how the Company plans to generate even more revenue as early as 2023, how existing partnerships will help on the road to production, and why Auxico Resources sees itself as a solution provider around the climate and energy transition.
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Commented by Nico Popp on December 19th, 2022 | 13:55 CET
Gold price at USD 3,600? flatexDegiro, Globex Mining, Uniper
Year-end rally? No chance! The central banks have put a spanner in the works of optimists one week before the festive season. The continued tough stance against inflation is again fueling fears of a recession. There are cracks in the woodwork, and some observers even believe that gold could stand at USD 3,600. We shed light on the situation and discuss three stocks.
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Commented by Nico Popp on December 15th, 2022 | 10:48 CET
Gold Rally! Why precious metals offer themselves now: Barrick Gold, Tocvan Ventures, Steinhoff
Especially during uncertain stock market times, it pays to keep an eye on various asset classes. One of them, namely gold, has recently delivered the first rally signals. In this article, we outline what this means for investors and why precious metals are not a question of faith. What are the alternatives to gold, and what stocks offer opportunities now?
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Commented by Nico Popp on December 14th, 2022 | 11:58 CET
Hydrogen: Where things get tight, where opportunities lurk - NEL, First Hydrogen, Amazon
Hydrogen is picking up speed! In northern Germany, the first hydrogen trains recently went into regular service. At the same time, decision-makers from Spain, France and Portugal are working with the EU on a hydrogen pipeline from Barcelona to Marseille. From 2030, green hydrogen should also flow indirectly through this pipeline to Germany. We present companies that could benefit and are already setting the course for tomorrow.
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Commented by Nico Popp on December 12th, 2022 | 11:21 CET
Oil price shock! Money is made here: Shell, Saturn Oil + Gas, Siemens Energy
OPEC+, i.e. the oil cartel plus other oil-producing countries such as Russia, Oman, Kazakhstan and Mexico, cut oil production a few days ago. Viennese economist Franz Wirl believes the measure is too drastic. He and other observers suspect that OPEC+ wants to cash in again, given an impending recession. What role does the OPEC+ decision have for the oil price, and which stocks can profit? We provide answers!
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Commented by Nico Popp on December 9th, 2022 | 14:50 CET
Interview Smartbroker: On new paths to old goals
With the Smartbroker 2.0 project, the Berlin-based company wanted to set the course for a golden future. The plan to develop large parts of the brokerage backend itself has been shelved, and the Company has introduced a new partner - Baader Bank. In this interview, find out what the new direction will mean for customers and shareholders and why Smartbroker CEO André Kolbinger announces "hard work and less talk" for 2023.
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