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 May 15th, 2023 | 07:20 CEST
Thanks to Macron: Special boom for fuel cells? Plug Power, First Hydrogen, Volkswagen
It is a bombshell announcement that is expected to be made by the French Cabinet in Paris this week. As reported by Handelsblatt, in the future, emissions generated during the production of electric vehicles will be taken into account when promoting these vehicles. Until now, France, similar to Germany, has provided incentives for each electric vehicle priced below EUR 47,000. With the new law, Chinese manufacturers could be left out. We look at what this means and why hydrogen could be heading towards a special boom.
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Commented by Nico Popp on May 10th, 2023 | 09:50 CEST
These cost-cutters make you rich: BMW, Star Navigation Systems Group, Lufthansa
When the economic situation becomes more challenging, companies tighten their costs. That has always been the case. Solution providers that offer corporate customers measurable cost advantages are then in high demand. We look at three listed companies currently adjusting their cost structure and assess the prospects for their shares.
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Commented by Nico Popp on May 9th, 2023 | 09:40 CEST
Security of supply? More and more commodity deals are wobbling: Lynas Rare Earths, Power Nickel, Volkswagen
Critical raw materials, such as lithium, rare earths and nickel, are indispensable for the desired mobility and heat transition. But which companies can secure the raw materials now in demand? And which mining regions are suitable? Recently, producing countries have become more and more self-confident - reason enough for investors to turn to safe mining regions.
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Commented by Nico Popp on May 8th, 2023 | 07:10 CEST
This battery technology is conquering the West: Mercedes-Benz, BYD, First Phosphate
The days when Chinese companies imitated German products and even copied them brazenly are long gone. At best, Chinese companies are still borrowing from German products in terms of design. When it comes to the technology itself, the Chinese have long been leaders - especially when it comes to batteries for electric cars. BYD, for example, has been producing lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries for a long time and uses them in its cars. Now the technology is spilling over into the West. We show what opportunities could arise from this.
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Commented by Nico Popp on May 5th, 2023 | 09:20 CEST
Bank comeback in a fortnight? Commerzbank, Barrick Gold, Desert Gold
Banks are shaking in the US - and in Germany? After the SVB had its back to the wall in the US, the market also bet against Commerzbank and Deutsche Bank. In the meantime, however, calm has returned. We will examine whether banks have comeback potential, what alternatives there are for investors in the current market environment, and let professional investors have their say.
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Commented by Nico Popp on May 4th, 2023 | 05:54 CEST
Bank quake and crack-up boom: Deutsche Bank, First Republic Bank, Tocvan Ventures
The banking tremors continue: With First Republic Bank and its distress sale to JP Morgan, it becomes clear once again that rising interest rates have the potential to plunge the economy into a deep crisis. Why? If the interbank business comes to a standstill, numerous zombie companies, of which there are still some, could also be in trouble. We explain in three minutes what threatens banks and the economy and why in the end, some shares could rise particularly sharply.
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Commented by Nico Popp on May 3rd, 2023 | 07:45 CEST
Lose the German goggles and profit? Plug Power, Myriad Uranium, RWE
Drought in southern Spain, gloomy weather in Germany - that climate change will also make itself felt in 2023 is already apparent now, at the beginning of May. In view of climate change, some authors are already calling for an end to the pursuit of growth. But is that worth striving for, and can it even be implemented in liberal democracies? We shed light on the limits of cuts and where technology could make climate protection possible without cuts.
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Commented by Nico Popp on May 2nd, 2023 | 09:10 CEST
Electricity for 2 cents? Here's how! Vonovia, JinkoSolar, Manuka Resources
The heat transition is in full swing. But where is this development leading? The uncertainty of many potential property buyers can currently be seen in the collapsing financing volume. Whether real estate has had its day as an asset class, what alternatives there are and where investors should watch out - here is a review of the real estate market and the energy transition.
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Commented by Nico Popp on April 27th, 2023 | 08:50 CEST
The batteries of the future: Varta, Altech Advanced Materials, Volkswagen
Affordable e-cars that offer all the comforts and safety - even though many car industry commercials already sound like this, the reality is quite different. E-cars are still expensive, and the charging process forces travellers to take a mandatory break that is more or less relaxing, depending on their schedule. But technology is advancing. Batteries will soon be able to do much more than they do today. We introduce three companies that want to drive innovation.
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Commented by Nico Popp on April 26th, 2023 | 08:40 CEST
Copper is becoming more and more interesting: Mercedes-Benz, Orestone Mining, Plug Power
The price of copper is also known among investors as "Dr Copper". The reason: the price of copper predicts economic crises more reliably than an economist and can be considered an indicator of economic activity. Currently, the demand for copper is exceptionally high because of its role as a jack-of-all-trades among metals. We explain which companies are dependent on copper and who can provide supplies.
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