A native of the Eichsfeld region in the heart of Germany, he has more than 30 years of experience in the capital markets, with broad expertise spanning financial markets, history, and geopolitics. He founded his own business more than 20 years ago while still a student and today advises clients, foundations, and asset managers across four continents.
His passion lies in Elliott Wave chart analysis, identifying investments with attractive risk-reward profiles, and building diversified portfolios across multiple asset classes and monetary systems. He views this approach as a way to enhance portfolio resilience amid an increasingly interventionist political and regulatory environment, particularly in Europe.
In addition to traditional investments such as equities, stock indices, and currencies, his primary areas of focus include commodities, mining and resource companies, as well as alternative investments such as cattle ranches in South America.
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Commented by Stefan Bode on September 30th, 2026 | 07:45 CEST
Growth Plans Meet Reality: Gerresheimer, Redcare Pharmacy and Volatus Aerospace
On the stock market, a news item's value is not determined by its headline, but by whether it ultimately translates into sustainable revenue and earnings growth. Three very different business models are therefore facing critical phases over the coming quarters. One industrial company must stabilize margins and investor confidence, a drone specialist needs to scale its order book, and an online retailer must convert growth into profits. The following company updates show where opportunities lie, and which risks the market may already be pricing in.
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Commented by Stefan Bode on September 29th, 2026 | 07:55 CEST
Stock Markets Between Speculation, Progress and Falling Prices: HelloFresh, Net Digital and HPQ Silicon
Three completely different stories are currently drawing attention to these companies. While a technology conglomerate is taking off with surprisingly strong growth and defence-related speculation, a Canadian materials specialist is banking on a breakthrough in batteries. Meanwhile, an established online retailer is struggling with declining customer acquisition, a reduced marketing budget, and a new record low on the stock market. This report examines the opportunities, risks, and unanswered questions behind the price movements.
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Commented by Stefan Bode on September 28th, 2026 | 07:25 CEST
Strategic Acquisitions, Niche Markets and Supply Chains: Logitech, Shelly, Schneider Electric and Zefiro Methane
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Multi-billion-dollar acquisition offers, government-subsidised niche markets, and unexpected operational headwinds are shaping current market activity. While strategic bidders pursue high-margin software growth with substantial valuation premiums, specialized infrastructure service providers benefit from regulatory tailwinds, insulated from cyclical commodity prices. At the same time, the recent share price pressure at an established technology provider highlights how sensitively the stock market reacts to supply chain risks, despite solid balance sheets. We take a look at the opportunities and risks facing the three companies.
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Commented by Stefan Bode on September 25th, 2026 | 07:45 CEST
Breakthroughs, Production Launches and Billion-Dollar Contracts – Almonty Industries, Secunet Security Networks, Viking Therapeutics
Strong clinical trial data, the launch of a strategically important raw-materials production facility, and a potential billion-dollar contract are driving market activity. The three companies presented today could benefit from long-term megatrends such as obesity therapies, secure supply chains, and rising defense spending. However, high growth opportunities are offset by clinical risks, operational challenges, and ambitious valuations.
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Commented by Stefan Bode on September 22nd, 2026 | 07:30 CEST
Between Change and Undervaluation – Berkshire Hathaway, Porsche, RE Royalties, Volkswagen and Warren Buffett
The most interesting opportunities in the stock market often emerge where perceived certainties and market consensus begin to erode. Especially when leadership changes are announced, and valuation discounts and operational cutbacks redefine a company's outlook, investors should take a closer look. Today's commentary examines such situations, highlighting how capital allocation, the market environment and strategic management decisions can shape expectations, risks and potential revaluations. In uncertain phases, a deeper look can offer important insights into the factors that may drive gains and losses in the coming quarters.
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Commented by Stefan Bode on September 21st, 2026 | 07:55 CEST
Excitement In The Air: Amazon, Bilfinger, Generac and Power Metallic Mines
On the stock market, it is not just financial metrics that matter, but also expectations and potential turning points in a company's story. A billion-dollar AI-related contract, a milestone in the commodities sector and a dramatic collapse in earnings show how quickly opportunities and risks can be reshuffled within days. It is precisely this mix of euphoria, hope and sharp setbacks that makes these three very different stocks so compelling right now – and provides investors with valuable clues as to where potential lies and where caution may be warranted.
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Commented by Stefan Bode on September 18th, 2026 | 07:55 CEST
Rising Pressure, Avoiding Bankruptcy and a Turning Point—BayWa, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, Lahontan Gold, Realty Income
Rising global central bank interest rates, operational progress, and tough restructuring efforts are currently reshaping the outlook for companies and entire industries. It is precisely during such phases that the stock market distinguishes between genuine value with opportunity and mere hope accompanied by excessive risk. The following commentary shows how monetary policy pressures, strategic shifts, and the need for balance-sheet restructuring are reshaping the valuations of individual stocks. Investors who want to understand where further strain is looming and where revaluations are becoming possible should read on.
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Commented by Stefan Bode on September 17th, 2026 | 07:35 CEST
A Nervous Market + Six Stock Market Stories—Apple, Circle, Coinbase, Qorvo, Skyworks Solutions and Volatus Aerospace
Amid political headwinds, future markets worth billions, and fresh takeover speculation, it is clear just how quickly investment themes can shift on the stock market in a matter of days. Sometimes regulation triggers price declines; sometimes a government contract opens up new avenues for growth; and sometimes a merger drives valuations higher. Anyone looking to understand the signals behind the latest moves in these six stocks will find the opportunities and risks currently shaping each of them.
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Commented by Stefan Bode on September 16th, 2026 | 07:00 CEST
Look Closely, Make Money: Aixtron, ASML, Bayer, Infineon, Nvidia and Zefiro Methane
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Amid abrupt share price declines, legacy burdens worth billions and new growth opportunities, the stock market is currently showing just how quickly investor sentiment and market expectations can shift. In these phases, significant opportunities can emerge when short-term nervousness discounts companies with attractive structural prospects. Investors who want to distinguish stock-market noise from real opportunities should look more closely at the background behind the latest headlines. After all, the most compelling opportunities often emerge precisely when the broader market is still reacting turbulently.
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Commented by Stefan Bode on September 15th, 2026 | 07:30 CEST
Three Turning Points with an Acceleration Factor - dynaCERT, flatexDEGIRO and Porsche
On the stock market, it is often not the big political buzzwords but the critical turning points that determine opportunities and risks. Three very different stocks are currently being shaped by precisely such phases: a leadership dispute, a push toward commercialization, and a strategic shift are unfolding against the backdrop of nervous markets, high expectations and sensitive chart levels. Investors looking to understand where share-price potential is emerging and where further setbacks could threaten at key chart levels should closely monitor the ongoing developments.
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