100% Opportunities Do Not Come Around Every Day! SAP Before a Turnaround, Aspermont Impresses, and Alphabet Bets on SpaceX!

SAP: CEO Klein Charges Toward AI

The Walldorf-based software group SAP offers a good example of the situation in the global IT business. And there is good news on the front lines! The stock price has surged back above EUR 150; fans had already been through some serious anxiety at EUR 138. The Walldorf-based company's stock has lost a full 50% since its peak in June 2025 at around EUR 273. Earnings are being reported today, and analysts' expectations are around EUR 1.64 per share in quarterly profit. The strategy could now pay off for new investors, as SAP is consistently driving its transformation toward artificial intelligence and is focusing on the deep integration of AI into its cloud software.

CEO Christian Klein is consciously accepting "short-term pain" to secure the group's long-term competitiveness. The cloud business continues to grow dynamically, while at the same time, significant cost savings are being targeted through efficiency programs and the use of AI. The transition will not be easy, as investors are increasingly questioning the long-term role of traditional enterprise software in the AI era. HSBC analysts have upgraded SAP shares to "Buy" and expect a 12-month price target of EUR 182. That would be something!

Data, Subscriptions, and Operational Leverage: Aspermont Unleashes Its Strengths

The penny stock has now become a full-fledged stock! Aspermont's development can be described as a remarkable transformation, in which a traditional media company founded in 1835 has mastered the leap into the digital age step by step. Today, the company positions itself as a specialized B2B provider of information, data, and market analysis with a clear focus on the global mining and commodities sector. Why mining, specifically? Here, reliable data increasingly determines competitive advantages, as the global race for key resources is based on extensive research, modeling, and data quality.

With approximately 76 employees and headquarters in Perth, Australia, the company operates in a deliberately lean and efficient manner, which, combined with a capital-light business model, creates a solid foundation for sustainable growth. The strategic shift toward a subscription-driven revenue model has noticeably improved the quality of revenue and ensures greater planning certainty as well as stronger customer loyalty. Currently, about two-thirds of revenue comes from recurring subscriptions, an indicator of the business's stability and, at the same time, a sign of increasing visibility on the earnings side. Building on this, the company is continuously expanding its service portfolio to include data- and AI-driven intelligence solutions via the Mining IQ platform, which is increasingly seen as the centerpiece of the next growth phase. Major industry clients, including the mining group Rio Tinto, have already demonstrated the economic relevance of these data offerings and allocated significant budgets for exclusive analyses. Such reference clients serve as a seal of quality while simultaneously raising barriers to entry for competitors, as proprietary data sets and long-standing industry contacts are difficult to replicate. In addition to digital products, industry-specific events and marketing services provided by the subsidiary Nexus generate additional revenue streams and open up valuable cross-selling opportunities across the entire value chain.

From an analytical perspective, the appeal of the business model lies primarily in its operational leverage. If revenues rise via the largely technology-driven platform, margins can improve disproportionately without requiring massive additional investments. For the current fiscal year, market observers expect revenues in the range of approximately AUD 17 million, while an increase to over AUD 21 million is forecast by 2028. Aspermont is banking on moderate but steady growth based on a solid customer base. In parallel, EBITDA is expected to rise from its currently low levels to just under AUD 3 million in 2028, underscoring the transition from the build-up phase to a phase of increasing profitability; the company is projected to become cash-flow positive as early as 2026. This path is supported by a comparatively robust balance sheet with manageable debt and sufficient liquidity, ensuring that strategic initiatives do not have to be implemented under short-term financing pressure.

Overall, the picture that emerges is of a company that has calmly transformed itself from a traditional media provider into a data-driven information service provider and is now focused on scaling up. The entire service portfolio is currently valued at only around AUD 23 million. In Germany, there is a liquid marketplace where the stock trades at approximately EUR 1.30—an ultra-low price. Get in now!

IIF host Lyndsay Malchuk interviewed the company's founder and CEO, Alex Kent, to discuss the future outlook of the company.

Alphabet: Preparations For SpaceX In Full Swing

The example of Alphabet shows how data collection can be used to create a viable business model. This is reflected above all in its market value, which has already surpassed the four trillion USD mark. The company continues to grow steadily, but its momentum is increasingly limited by its enormous size and its proximity to global economic trends. As a result, it is seeking good investment opportunities with billions in cash reserves. As early as 2015, there were already decision-makers who had their eyes on the right deal. At that time, the company invested USD 900 million to acquire approximately 7% of Elon Musk's space startup SpaceX. At the time, no one could have known that 11 years later, Starlink and the entire AI sector would be incorporated into the group. What a knack!

SpaceX is considered to be the largest IPO of all time. Elon Musk estimates the value of his holding at around USD 1.8 to 2.0 billion. However, only about 5 to 10% of the outstanding capital is expected to be allocated to interested investors. ETF managers criticize that it will not be possible to accurately replicate the stock in the first few weeks. Elon Musk has even recently increased his stake once again, remaining the largest shareholder with a good 40%. Thanks to its unique structure and ambitious future projects, SpaceX could lead the capital market into a new dimension of technology valuation. In any case, the stock has been part of the "Mag7" club from the start, so we will call it MAG8. Alphabet's ongoing appreciation argues for a medium-term long position, as this would allow risk-conscious investors to gain a proportional stake in SpaceX as well.

The stock markets are currently walking a volatile tightrope, but strong sector trends and compelling investment narratives are capturing everyone's attention. Aspermont sits like a spider in its web, perfectly positioned for the next move. At Alphabet, the market is eagerly awaiting the SpaceX IPO, which is guaranteed to be the highlight of the year. After massive price declines, SAP has radically improved its risk-reward profile, and much of the negative sentiment has already been priced out. Quarterly results are expected today.