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 24th, 2025 | 07:10 CEST
No high-tech without tungsten – This bottleneck brings returns: Almonty, Siemens Healthineers, Intel
Tungsten is known as a defense metal due to its hardness and heat resistance. But it is also one of the invisible drivers of the high-tech industry. Using examples from medical technology and chip manufacturing, we explain why tungsten is rightly considered a key element in the future of raw material supply. We also venture a long-term outlook on the potential of tungsten producer Almonty Industries' stock.
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Commented by Nico Popp on July 23rd, 2025 | 07:00 CEST
Banking crash ahead? Consultant warns of credit crunch! Bank of America, Deutsche Bank, Sranan Gold
Stress test success does not guarantee safety. Banks in the US are currently scoring well with good quarterly figures, and stress tests, which used to be a hurdle, have long since lost their terror. However, Yerbol Orynbayev, former Deputy Prime Minister of Kazakhstan, warns that if the regulation of large banks is scaled back in the wake of the stress tests passed in June and the positive quarterly figures, this could weaken regional banks and ultimately trigger a credit crunch. Orynbayev works as a consultant in the financial sector and has been living in the US since 2017.
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Commented by Nico Popp on July 22nd, 2025 | 07:05 CEST
Top CEO warns of global economic crisis – Secure your portfolio now: Nel, Evonik, Dryden Gold
These are words that raise concern: Evonik CEO Christian Kullmann believes that the global economy is on the brink of an economic crisis due to constant tariff threats. The CEO is calling for greater economic freedom for companies in Germany, as investment is urgently needed after years of stagnation. Although Kullmann ends the interview on a hopeful note, the situation remains uncertain. We explain how investors can navigate this uncertainty and present stocks with promising prospects.
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Commented by Nico Popp on July 21st, 2025 | 07:15 CEST
A turning point in German healthcare! Are we moving closer to the US model? PanGenomic Health, Bayer, and Nestlé
Are US-style conditions soon coming to Germany? Health economist Jürgen Wasem is calling for greater patient cost-sharing. Certain medications could be made available over the counter, allowing patients to access them more easily at their own expense. This could help reduce costs. This form of self-medication has long been common in the US, where people with certain ailments naturally turn to over-the-counter preparations or potent health foods. How can investors benefit from this trend? We present the shares of Bayer, Nestlé, and PanGenomic Health!
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Commented by Nico Popp on July 18th, 2025 | 07:05 CEST
Subscription-based stock gains: Netflix, Adobe, MiMedia Holdings
Subscriptions pay off – for providers! We have all forgotten to cancel a magazine or streaming service at some point. Many of us also treat ourselves to the luxury of having various subscriptions, even if they do not explicitly pay off. This behaviour generates revenue for providers. A study by Human Digital shows that companies with subscription models grow between five and eight times faster on average. We demonstrate how the major players in their industries are leveraging subscriptions to their advantage and identify which niche providers have the potential to succeed.
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Commented by Nico Popp on July 17th, 2025 | 07:25 CEST
Investing in graphene – Research unlocks opportunities: Argo Graphene Solutions, BASF, Samsung
Innovation often needs a catalyst - an event that accelerates the adoption of new technologies and pushes companies to explore new directions. The past few years have been full of such catalysts: climate change has driven efforts to reduce CO2 emissions, and the US government's rumbling attacks on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have prompted a global rethink of defense spending. Graphene, a material of the future, is at the center of many of these developments – reason enough to explore potential investment options.
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Commented by Nico Popp on July 17th, 2025 | 07:15 CEST
Silver becomes a defense metal: Silver North, Rheinmetall, Siemens Healthineers
US President Donald Trump's ultimatum to Russia is less than four days old, and it is already clear that it will go unanswered. Russia is continuing its attacks on Ukraine and shows no signs of backing down. At the same time, the defense industry is continually striking new deals, expanding capacity, and investing in innovation. Many of these innovations require silver. We explain the surge in demand for this precious and industrial metal and highlight investment opportunities.
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Commented by Nico Popp on July 16th, 2025 | 07:05 CEST
Success through foresight – The secrets of top CEOs: AJN Resources, LVMH, and Amazon
Managers are often portrayed by the public as soulless and interchangeable. But true visionaries still exist. Following in the tradition of Steve Jobs and Elon Musk, they make tough decisions early on, thereby preparing their companies to be future-ready. History shows that it can be well worth swimming against the tide at first in order to ultimately go with the flow. We examine key decisions made by Amazon, LVMH, and AJN Resources and demonstrate how foresight can unlock opportunities for investors.
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Commented by Nico Popp on July 15th, 2025 | 07:10 CEST
A turning point for gold? Where the biggest leverage lies – Barrick Mining, Commerzbank, and Desert Gold
The situation on the capital markets is coming to a head! After Bitcoin surged from one high to the next over the weekend, the price of gold is also stabilizing. Then, early Monday morning, came the bombshell: US President Donald Trump may now supply Ukraine with long-range missiles and offensive weapons. The backdrop to this is Russia's delay tactics in the negotiations. While defense stocks are rising, the air is getting thinner for other sectors. We explain which gold investments can give investors peace of mind - and still deliver returns when it matters most!
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Commented by Nico Popp on July 14th, 2025 | 07:20 CEST
Following in the footsteps of MP Materials: Why Almonty Industries is a potential global market leader
The stock market high-flyer of 2025 is tungsten producer Almonty Industries – with returns of more than 400% this year alone, the figures speak for themselves. But has the market fully grasped the whole story behind this unique tungsten company, which has been battling China's dominance in the complex market for this metal used in defense and high-tech applications for over ten years? We shed light on the background and explain why Almonty Industries is a potential global market leader.
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